Trainings
Most of our equipment requires training for use. 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.
Contents |
|---|
|
3D Printing Training
About
To gain access to TIW's 3D printers, please visit 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!
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- Link to extra PowerPoint for step-by-step guide (some parts may be outdated)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.
Laser Cutter Training
About
To gain access to TIW's laser cutters, please visit the TRAININGS 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.
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
E1 Soldering Training
About
In order to use our soldering irons, please visit the TRAININGS 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
Workshop Training
About
Workshop training covers how to use the bandsaw and drill press. In order to use our machines you must visit 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
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!
In order to be trained on the machine, schedule an in-person session through the TRAININGS page on our portal, where we cover basic operation of the mill.
*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!
In order to be trained on the machine, schedule an in-person session through the TRAININGS page on our portal, where we cover basic operation of the lathe.
*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.
Welcome to the University Wiki Service! Please use your IID (yourEID@eid.utexas.edu) when prompted for your email address during login or click here to enter your EID. If you are experiencing any issues loading content on pages, please try these steps to clear your browser cache.