Student Services: Design Lab
The Design Lab is available to students who need to collaborate with peers. You can work on a project for class, study as a group or practice a presentation. A schedule is posted in the lab should you need assistance from one of the student lab workers. All students must receive training before using any of the equipment in the lab, and all equipment must remain in the lab. The lab has equipment available for checkout to help with classroom assignments and projects.
- Small Scale Fabrication Area – ERIC 111
- Large Scale Fabrication Area – ERIC 105
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
The entrance to both spaces is through ERIC 111.
ERIC's James T. and Valeria B. Robertson Foundation Small Scale Fabrication Lab (ERIC 111)
The Small-Scale Fabrication Area is equipped for prototyping, electronics work, and precision fabrication. It houses a variety of 3D printers, a laser engraver, electronics test equipment, hand tools, and work benches for students to use.
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Equipment |
Brand & Model |
Description |
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3D Printer |
Prusa – Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ |
FDM printer with a 250 x 210 x 210mm build volume |
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3D Printer |
Ultimaker – S7 Pro Bundle with Material Station |
FDM dual-extrusion printer with a 330 x 240 x 300mm build volume and automated, humidity-controlled material handling |
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3D Printer |
ELEGOO – Saturn 4 |
Resin (MSLA) printer with a 218 x 123 x 220mm build volume for high-detail prints |
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3D Printer |
Bambu Lab – H2S with AMS |
High-speed FDM printer with a 340 x 320 x 340mm build volume and multi-color/multi-material capability |
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3D Printer |
ELEGOO – Neptune 4 Pro |
FDM printer with a 225 x 225 x 265mm build volume and print speeds up to 500mm/s |
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3D Printer |
BCN3D – Epsilon W50 SC |
Dual-extrusion (IDEX) FDM printer with a 420 x 300 x 400mm build volume and enclosed heated chamber |
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Laser Engraver |
EPILOG – Fusion Edge 36 |
60-watt CO2 laser engraver/cutter with a 36″ x 24″ work area |
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Electronics Equipment |
Various |
Oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, and soldering stations for electronics projects |
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Hand Tools |
Various |
Dremel rotary tools, drills, screwdrivers, and other assorted hand tools |
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Work Benches |
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Work benches available for student use |
Herff's William O. Hagerman Lab Services Welding Wood Shop and Water Jet Lab (ERIC 105)
The Large-Scale Fabrication Area is equipped for woodworking, metalworking, and welding projects, along with hand tools and work benches for students to use.
Woodworking
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Equipment |
Brand & Model |
Description |
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CNC Router |
ShopSabre – RC4 |
Entry-level CNC router for cutting wood, plastics, and soft metals |
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Vertical Bandsaw |
JET – JWBS-15 |
14-1/8″ throat depth vertical bandsaw |
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Drill Press |
JET |
16-1/2″ swing drill press |
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Belt/Disc Sander |
JET – JSG-96CS |
6″ x 48″ belt / 9″ disc sander with closed stand |
Metal Working
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Equipment |
Brand & Model |
Description |
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Milling Machine |
JET – JTM-949EVS |
9″ x 49″ knee mill with DRO and X-axis powerfeed |
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Lathe |
JET – E-1236VS |
12″ x 36″ engine lathe with DRO |
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Drill Press |
JET – GHD-20PFT |
20″ swing geared-head tapping drill press |
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Horizontal Bandsaw |
JET – HVBS-712D |
7″ x 12″ horizontal/vertical combo bandsaw |
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Vertical Bandsaw |
JET – VBS-1610 |
16″ vertical bandsaw |
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Bench Grinder |
JET – JBG-10A |
10″ bench grinder |
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Tube Bender |
Baileigh – RDB-125 |
Industrial rotary draw tube bender |
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Water Jet |
WAZER – Standup |
Desktop waterjet cutting system |
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Iron Worker |
Cleveland Steel Tool – CST-IW55-3PH208-AC500 |
55-ton ironworker |
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CNC Mill |
Tormach – 1100M |
3-axis CNC mill for metals and plastics |
Welding
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Equipment |
Brand & Model |
Description |
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TIG Welder |
Miller – Syncrowave 180SD |
AC/DC TIG/Stick welder for steel, stainless, and aluminum |
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MIG Welder |
Miller – Millermatic 251 |
MIG/flux-cored welder, 30–300A |
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MIG Welder |
Miller – Millermatic 252 |
MIG/flux-cored welder, 30–300A |
Consumables
In most cases, the Design Lab provides the consumables needed to complete class assignments and projects, including PLA and PETG filament for 3D printing. The one exception is personal (non-class) 3D printing projects, students are responsible for supplying their own filament for personal use.
3D Printing Orientation
Each fall and spring semester, the Design Lab holds 3D printing orientation sessions. After completing an orientation, students are cleared to use the 3D printers on their own. Keep an eye on your email for an announcement with sign-up details to reserve a session.
Contact
Have questions about the Design Lab, equipment training, or scheduling? Reach out:
Sri Charan Kakarla
Assistant Professor of Practice
skkarla3@memphis.edu
901-678-3661
ERIC 105A