inductions
To join a scheduled induction, please arrive at the FabShop no later than the start time. Latecomers will be refused. Bookings are not possible.
Inductions start on time, and you can not join an induction after it has started. If there are too many attendees, the last to arrive will be asked to come to the next available induction (but this rarely happens).
FabShop Induction - 15 minutes (20 attendees max.)
The FabShop induction is run regularly for the first 10 weeks of the semester. This induction covers workshop safety basics so that you will understand your safety responsibilities when using the FabShop. This is a compulsory induction if you want to use the FabShop.
Vacuum Former induction - 60 minutes (10 attendees max.)
Vacuum Former inductions are run once a week for the first 10 weeks of the semester. To attend a Vacuum Former induction you must have already attended a FabShop Induction.
Trotec Laser induction - 90 minutes (10 attendees max.)
Trotec laser inductions are run once a week for the first 10 weeks of the semester. To attend a Trotec laser induction you must have already attended a FabShop Induction and have a working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator. Please check the schedule for induction times.
3D Printer induction - Discuss with Technician for Induction
The FabShop has discontinued scheduled Inductions for this equipment - Contact fabshop@rmit.edu.au
If you are interested in producing 3D prints with our UP Box or Stratasys Dimension Elite, please watch this tutorial on Lynda.com, ensure you have a valid error-free STL file, and bring it to a FabShop technician for discussion. If you would like to learn how to produce a file for 3D printing, speak to your teachers and/or complete Lynda course for any of the 3D modelling programs suggested in the introduction. Models brought to the FabShop for printing should be your own work and not a file downloaded from the internet.
CNC milling induction - Discuss with Technician for Induction
The FabShop has discontinued scheduled Inductions for this equipment - Contact fabshop@rmit.edu.au
If you are interested in using our MDX40A CNC mill, please ensure you have a 3D model, preferably an STL file, and bring it to a FabShop technician for discussion. As per the instruction for 3D printing, we do not teach people how to produce 3D files in the FabShop, and files brought to the FabShop for CNC milling should be your own work.
2019 S2 Fabshop Induction Schedule Compact.pdf