SA+P Fabrications Laboratory
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Emerging technologies and fabrication research are vital to architectural research and practice. The University of New Mexico: School of Architecture and Planning is pushing the limitations of fabrication and design through academic exploration and integration in and out of the classroom. The 2400-square-foot fabrications laboratory plays an integral role in student work and faculty research, supporting experimentation with materials and fabrication. The school is equipped with state of the art computer controlled (CNC) machines, including two laser cutters, a 3-axis CNC router, 3-D scanner and an ABS plastic 3D printer.
The lab is equipped with traditional woodworking machinery and tools, including new a drill press, table saw, band saw, and planer. The fabrications laboratory supports students and faculty in the exploration and investigation of material research including wood, metals, plastics and concrete. The lab is overseen by the Director, and is staffed by the Coordinator and Graduate Assistants, who instruct and guide students in the use of the equipment in order for them to take sketches and ideas to physical objects and explorations. The shop has dual glass garage doors that open to an outdoor workspace. While primarily for student use, it is open to faculty and staff depending on scheduling and availability.
FABRICATIONS LABORATORY HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm // Friday 9:00am - 4:00 pm // Saturday + Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00pm
FABRICATIONS LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
- SawStop® Table Saw [SawStop® saws are equipped with a safety system to stop the blade within 5 milliseconds of detecting contact with skin.]
- Powermatic 22" Helical CutterHead Planer
- Powermatic 18" Variable Speed Drill Press
- Agazanni 24" Bandsaw
- Grizzly 14" Bandsaw
- 10" Hitachi Sliding Compound Miter Saw
- Bench Dog Router Lift
- 12" Combination Disk and Belt Sander
- 6" Combination Belt and Disk Sander
- Grizzly Oscillating Spindle Sander
- Dewalt 20" Variable Speed Scroll Saw
- 8" Model Making Band Saw
- Rockwell 8" Joiner
- Lathe
- Portable: Table Saw + Air Compressor
- AC/DC Arc and Tig Welder
- 12" Diamond Tipped Metal Chop + Miter Saw
- Grizzly Sandblaster
- Dimension 3-D Printer
- Lincoln Electric 140c Power Mig Welder
- Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutter
- Pneumatic Pipe Bender
- Jet 40" Shear/Brake/Roll Combo
PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
- All students must attend a safety orientation before they are given access to the Lab equipment.
- Students who have deprived themselves of sleep will not be permitted to use any large equipment.
- All students must wear safety glasses prior to using any machine.
- All students must read and abide by the Fabrications Lab Safety Policy. * STUDENTS MUST PRINT AND SIGN THE LAST PAGE OF THIS FORM *
- Any student not operating under the fab lab safety policy will be removed from the lab.
STAFF SUPERVISOR
Professional Intern/Fabrications Lab Coordinator: Stephen Mora
Emaill: sedmora@unm.edu
FACULTY SUPERVISOR
Fabrications Laboratory Director/Lecturer: Matthew Gines
