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Makerspace

Makerspace Facility

Location: Sustainability, Research, and Engineering (SRE) - 101

We open August 28, 2024 for the Fall 2024 semester! 

 Book a Training Time to Access Our 3D Printers 

Stop by to check out what you can learn: The facility is open to all UC Merced students, faculty, and staff. We have provided our services to courses, research, and campus clubs.

Bring your own material - or - find out how you can use the resources that we have on hand!

Stop by our lab during open hours or contact soeinstructional@ucmerced.edu for more information.

Makerspace Hours (excludes holidays)

 Day  Open Close
Monday 11:30 AM 5:30 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM 5:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM 6:30 PM
Friday 10:30 AM 4:30 PM
Saturday/Sunday Closed Closed
Services Provided by Makerspace
  • Basic CAD training (Fusion 360)
  • 3DPrinting Consultation
  • 3DPrinterOS training
    • Tier 1 - Single/Dual Extrusion
    • Tier 2 - SLA Resin
  • Laser Engraver Training (Cutting, Engraving, Etching)
  • Electronic Workbenches
  • Access to basic tools to work on projects

 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Equipment

    Specifications

    MakerGear M2
    • FFF Single Extrusion
    • 200 x 250 x 200 mm
    • 0.1 mm - 0.2 mm layer height
    • Heated Bed
    • 1.75mm (PLA, ABS, PET, HDPE, TPU, Polycarbonate, other composites)

    Ultimaker S5
    • FDM Dual Extrusion
    • 330 x 240 x 300 mm
    • 0.06 mm - 0.2 mm layer height
    • Heated Bed
    • 2.85mm (PLA, Tough PLA, PETG, ABS, CPE/CPE+, Nylon, PC, TPU 95A, PP)

    Creality Ender 3S
    • FDM Single Extrusion
    • 220 x 220 x 270 mm
    • 0.1 mm layer height
    • 1.75mm (PLA, ABS)

    MakerBot Replicator+
    • FDM Single Extrusion
    • 295 x 195 x 165 mm
    • 0.1 mm layer height
    • 1.75mm (Makerbot PLA, Makerbot Tough, other Makerbot composites)

    X-Tool Diode Laser Engraver
    • 20W Diode Laser
    • Max Cut - 15 mm
    • Speed - 400 mm/s
    • Spot Size - 0.1 x 0.15 mm 
    • Soft materials