Most of our equipment requires training for use. The current training workflow for students includes an online portion found below and then an in-person check. There are also some additional resources for the machines in each section. In order to get training, visit our portal and navigate to the TRAININGS tab.
Many machines have a 2-part training:
1) An online training and quiz, and
2) An in-person practical demonstration
For extra information and resources related to machines, see below.
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3D Printing Training
About
To gain access to TIW's 3D printers, please watch the videos in this Microsoft form, answer the questionsvisit the TRAININGS page on our portal, and complete the online training, and come to Texas Inventionworks to get an in-person training, which we offer every EVEN hour while open. A powerpoint is posted here as an extra resource. Make sure to bring your computer for the in-person training!!
Training
https://forms.office.com/r/V5KkHkEzJc
Resources
- Link to extra PowerPoint for step-by-step guide (some parts may be outdated)
- It is recommended to download our staff developed CraftBot Presets for PLA and PETG.
- A link to a failed print Troubleshooting Guide.
- A link to the Fusion 360 Download. Make an account with your @utexas.edu email.
- We highly recommend viewing the Fusion 360 Video Tutorials to learn and develop your CAD skills.
- Here is a link to a program for designing boxes and then cutting them on a laser (faster and better than using a filament printer) : https://www.festi.info/boxes.py/
Do not print 'boxes' on filament printers - it takes a long time and most often fails. Use the laser cutters for boxes and the nifty application for creating them.
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Laser Cutter Training
About
To gain access to TIW's laser cutters, watch please visit the videos on this Microsoft form, answer the questions, and come in for an in person checkTRAININGS page on our portal, and complete the online training. Then return to the portal and book an in-person laser training. You will only be approved after the in person portion; come into the space and look for a staff member in an apron to give you an in-person Laser training.
Training
https://forms.office.com/r/L5VLavE9dc
Resources
- Here is the laser cutter training powerpoint to be used as a refresher only
- A link to the RetinaEngrave v3.0 manual for more info on how to use the software
- Here is the RetinaEngrave Web Version for playing around with the software without being connected to the laser
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E1 Soldering Training
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In order to use our soldering irons, watch please visit the video on this Microsoft form and answer the corresponding questions. Then you will have to come into the space and ask a staff to supervise while you practice soldering and de-solderingTRAININGS page on our portal, and complete the online training. Then return to the portal and book an in-person laser training. You will only be approved to use our equipment after the in person portion.
Training
https://forms.office.com/r/6qyU9gis9G
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Workshop Training
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Workshop training covers how to use the bandsaw and drill press. In order to use our machines you must finish watching the videos, pass the quiz, and then come into the space to ask a staff to supervise practice cutsvisit the TRAININGS page on our portal, and complete the online training. Then return to the portal and book an in-person workshop training. You will only be approved to use our equipment after the in person portion.
Training
https://forms.office.com/r/5pS5d9Rhxs
Manual Mill Training
About
The TIW Machine Shop is located on the bottom floor at EER 0.612. The shop currently has trainings for two main machines, 2 manual mills and 1 manual lathe.
You must show completion of OH500 Training (Machine Shop Safety) before entering the machine shop! We are not allowed to train you if you have not completed this training!
Access In order to the manual mill is gained by first completing the online training and quiz here: <Training/Quiz Link>Then, after passing the quizbe trained on the machine, schedule an in-person session through the TRAININGS page on our portal, where we cover basic operation of the mill: <Scheduling Link>.
*The manual mill training is standardized ("Machine an aluminum ring holder"). However, if you have a specific milling project in mind, we can accommodate changes to improve the training.
Please follow this link to book manual mill training:
In-person manual mill training takes about 1.5 hours to complete.
Manual Lathe Training
About
The TIW Machine Shop is located on the bottom floor at EER 0.612. The shop currently has trainings for two main machines, 2 manual mills and 1 manual lathe.
You must show completion of OH500 Training (Machine Shop Safety) before entering the machine shop! We are not allowed to train you if you have not completed this training!
Access In order to the manual lathe is gained by first completing the online training and quiz here: <Training/Quiz Link>Then, after passing the quizbe trained on the machine, schedule an in-person session where through the TRAININGS page on our portal, where we cover basic operation of the lathe: <Scheduling Link>.
*The manual lathe training is standardized ("Machine an aluminum ring"). However, if you have a specific lathe project in mind, we can accommodate changes to improve the training.
**The standard lathe training is "Machine an aluminum ring". It is a good idea to know your ring size ahead of time.
Please follow this link to book manual trace training:
In-person manual lathe training takes about 1.5 hours to complete.
Tormach PCNC 1100 Training (Coming soon!)
About
Our Tormach PCNC 1100 is a 3+1 axis mill with an optional rotational 'A' axis.
The standard training for the Tormach CNC is the "aluminum delta-world". However, if you have a specific CNC project in mind, we can accommodate changes to improve the training.
We are not currently offering CNC training at this moment, because the machine is down for maintenance. Please check back at another time.