Permit Upgrades

Overview

The Woodworking 1 upgrade is an additional amount of training individuals can take to learn the proper use of a variety of woodworking saws (table saw, panel saw, circular saw, track saw, and miter saw). Individuals will not be allowed to use these saws until they have obtained the Woodworking 1 upgrade.

Privileges

• Use table saws (both traditional and SawStop)
• Use panel saws
• Use circular saws
• Use track saws
• Use miter saws

Time Frame

• Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete Woodworking 1

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a red or green permit
2. Apply for the Woodworking 1 upgrade*
3. Enroll in and attend the Woodworking 1 seminar

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

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Woodworking 1 Seminar

This seminar will familiarize students with the safe operation of panel, miter, track, circular, and table saws (both conventional and SawStop) as well as simple glues and fasteners.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

~2 hours

Before you arrive

• Enroll in a woodworking 1 seminar*
• Wear appropriate clothing as defined by the safety policy
• Arrive on time. Individuals who show up more than five minutes late will be marked as absent. Individuals who are marked as absent will be unable to register for another seminar for one week.

*Individuals will only be able to sign up for seminars in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

How to Enroll

Seminar dates, times, and locations are posted in EMU under the “My Status” page. If no seminars are currently available you may add yourself to the waiting list. When a seminar becomes available you will receive an email notifying you that you can now enroll (the wait list does not automatically enroll you). At this time it is not possible to be both enrolled in a seminar and on a wait list for the same seminar. You will also only be able to see seminars for which you have completed the prerequisites.

Overview

The woodworking 2 upgrade is an additional amount of training individuals can take to learn how to safely use a variety of woodworking equipment (Jointer, Thickness planer, biscuit joiner, and router). Individuals will not be allowed to use this woodworking equipment until they have obtained the woodworking 2 upgrade.

Privileges

• Use jointers
• Use thickness planers
• Use biscuit joiners
• Use routers (non-CNC)

Time Frame

• Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete Woodworking 2

1. Have a red or green permit
2. Have a woodworking 1 upgrade.
3. Apply for the Woodworking 2 upgrade*
4. Enroll in and attend the Woodworking 2 seminar

*Individuals will only be able to see upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

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Woodworking 2 Seminar

This seminar will familiarize students with the safe operation of jointers, planers, routers, biscuit jointers, and dado blades as well as cover some basic joinery.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

~3 hours

Before you arrive

• Enroll in a woodworking 2 seminar*
• Wear appropriate clothing as defined by the safety policy
• Arrive on time. Individuals who show up more than five minutes late will be marked as absent. Individuals who are marked as absent will be unable to register for another seminar for one week.

*Individuals will only be able to sign up for seminars in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

How to Enroll

Seminar dates, times, and locations are posted in EMU under the “My Status” page. If no seminars are currently available you may add yourself to the waiting list. When a seminar becomes available you will receive an email notifying you that you can now enroll (the wait list does not automatically enroll you). At this time it is not possible to be both enrolled in a seminar and on a wait list for the same seminar. You will also only be able to see seminars for which you have completed the prerequisites.

Overview

The CNC Router 1 upgrade is not yet available. Please contact the Makerspace for more information.

Overview

The Laser 1 upgrade is an additional amount of training individuals can take to learn how to use a ULS laser cutter. Individuals will not be allowed to use the laser until they have obtained the Laser 1 upgrade.

Privileges

• Use a ULS laser cutter

Time Frame

• Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Prerequisites

• Blue, red, or green permit

Steps to complete Laser 1

1. Have a blue, red, or green permit
2. Apply for the Laser 1 upgrade*
3. Complete the Laser 1 quiz
4. Enroll in and attend a Laser 1 seminar (see below for more information)

*Individuals will only be able to see upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

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Laser 1 Seminar

This seminar will familiarize individuals with the safe operation of a ULS laser cutter.

Location

Makerspace

Before you arrive

• Enroll in a Laser 1 seminar*
• Wear appropriate clothing as defined by the safety policy
• Arrive on time. Individuals who show up more than five minutes late will be marked as absent. Individuals who are marked as absent will be unable to register for another seminar for one week.

*Individuals will only be able to sign up for seminars in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

How to Enroll

Seminar dates, times, and locations are posted in EMU under the “My Status” page. If no seminars are currently available you may add yourself to the waiting list. When a seminar becomes available you will receive an email notifying you that you can now enroll (the wait list does not automatically enroll you). At this time it is not possible to be both enrolled in a seminar and on a wait list for the same seminar. You will also only be able to see seminars for which you have completed the prerequisites.

Overview

The Ironworker 1 upgrade is an additional amount of training individuals can take to learn how to safely setup and use an ironworker. Individuals will not be allowed to use the ironworker until they have obtained the Ironworker 1 upgrade.

Privileges

• Use an ironworker

Time Frame

• Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete Ironworker 1

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a red or green permit
2. Apply for the Ironworker 1 upgrade*
3. Complete the Ironworker 1 quiz
4. Contact the TEAM Lab to schedule a training time

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

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Ironworker 1 Seminar

This seminar will familiarize students with the safe operation of an ironworker

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

~2 hours

Before you arrive

• Wear appropriate clothing as defined by the safety policy
• Arrive on time. Individuals who show up more than five minutes late will be marked as absent. Individuals who are marked as absent will be unable to register for another seminar for one week.

Overview

The Cold Saw 1 upgrade is an additional amount of training individuals can take to learn how to use a cold saw. Individuals will not be allowed to use a cold saw until they have obtained the Cold Saw 1 upgrade.

Privileges

• Use a cold saw

Time Frame

• Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete Cold Saw 1

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a red or green permit
2. Apply for the Cold Saw 1 upgrade*
3. Contact the TEAM Lab to schedule a training time

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

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Cold Saw 1 Seminar

This seminar will familiarize students with the safe operation of a cold saw

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

~1 hour

Before you arrive

• Wear appropriate clothing as defined by the safety policy
• Arrive on time. Individuals who show up more than five minutes late will be marked as absent. Individuals who are marked as absent will be unable to register for another seminar for one week.

Overview

The Welding 1 upgrade is an additional amount of training individuals can take to learn how to safely setup and use plasma torches and MIG welders. Individuals will not be allowed to use plasma torches or MIG welders until they have obtained a Welding 1 upgrade.

Privileges

• Use plasma torches
• Use MIG welders

Time Frame

• Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete Welding 1

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a red or green permit
2. Apply for the Welding 1 upgrade*
3. Complete the Welding 1 quiz
4. Enroll in and attend the Welding 1 seminar

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

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Welding 1 Seminar

This seminar will familiarize students with the safe operation and set-up of a plasma torch and a MIG welder. Students will also practice fillet, lap, and butt joints as well as plasma cutting.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

~2 hours

Before you arrive

• Enroll in a Welding 1 seminar*
• Wear appropriate clothing as defined by the safety policy. Clothing must not melt or easily burn.
• Arrive on time. Individuals who show up more than five minutes late will be marked as absent. Individuals who are marked as absent will be unable to register for another seminar for one week.

*Individuals will only be able to sign up for seminars in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

How to Enroll

Seminar dates, times, and locations are posted in EMU under the “My Status” page. If no seminars are currently available you may add yourself to the waiting list. When a seminar becomes available you will receive an email notifying you that you can now enroll (the wait list does not automatically enroll you). At this time it is not possible to be both enrolled in a seminar and on a wait list for the same seminar. You will also only be able to see seminars for which you have completed the prerequisites.

Overview

The Welding 2 upgrade is an additional amount of training individuals can take to learn how to safely setup and use a TIG welder. Individuals will not be allowed to use TIG welders until they have obtained a welding 2 upgrade.

Privileges

• Use TIG welders

Time Frame

• Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete Welding 2

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a red or green permit
2. Have a Welding 1 upgrade
3. Apply for the Welding 2 upgrade*
4. Complete the Welding 2 quiz
5. Enroll in and attend the Welding 2 seminar

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

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Welding 2 Seminar

This seminar is split into two labs which generally occur on different days.

Lab 1:

Individuals will be taught the basics of TIG welding steel. This will include training in machine set-up, use of filler rod, and fusion welding beads, butt joints, lap joints, and T-welds.

Lab 2:

Individuals will be taught the basics of TIG welding aluminum. This will include training on machine set-up, use of filler rod and welding beads, butt joints, lap joints, and T-welds.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

Lab 1: ~3 hours

Lab 2: ~3 hours

Before you arrive

• Enroll in a Welding 2 seminar*
• Wear appropriate clothing as defined by the safety policy. Clothing must not melt or easily burn.
• Arrive on time. Individuals who show up more than five minutes late will be marked as absent. Individuals who are marked as absent will be unable to register for another seminar for one week.

*Individuals will only be able to sign up for seminars in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

How to Enroll

Seminar dates, times, and locations are posted in EMU under the “My Status” page. If no seminars are currently available you may add yourself to the waiting list. When a seminar becomes available you will receive an email notifying you that you can now enroll (the wait list does not automatically enroll you). At this time it is not possible to be both enrolled in a seminar and on a wait list for the same seminar. You will also only be able to see seminars for which you have completed the prerequisites.

Overview

The Welding 3 upgrade is an additional amount of training individuals can take to learn how to safely setup and use a MIG spool gun to weld aluminum. Individuals will not be allowed to MIG weld aluminum until they have obtained a Welding 3 upgrade.

Privileges

• Use a MIG spool gun to weld aluminum

Time Frame

• Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete Welding 3

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a red or green permit
2. Have a Welding 1 upgrade
3. Apply for the Welding 3 upgrade*
4. Enroll in and attend the Welding 3 seminar

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

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Welding 3 Seminar

This seminar will familiarize individuals with the safe operation and set-up of a MIG spool gun. Individuals will also practice fillet, lap, and butt joints with the spool gun.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

~2 hours

Before you arrive

• Enroll in a Welding 3 seminar*
• Wear appropriate clothing as defined by the safety policy. Clothing must not melt or easily burn.
• Arrive on time. Individuals who show up more than five minutes late will be marked as absent. Individuals who are marked as absent will be unable to register for another seminar for one week.

*Individuals will only be able to sign up for seminars in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

How to Enroll

Seminar dates, times, and locations are posted in EMU under the “My Status” page. If no seminars are currently available you may add yourself to the waiting list. When a seminar becomes available you will receive an email notifying you that you can now enroll (the wait list does not automatically enroll you). At this time it is not possible to be both enrolled in a seminar and on a wait list for the same seminar. You will also only be able to see seminars for which you have completed the prerequisites.

Overview

This upgrade is self-taught and will cover basic conversational programming along with the standard canned programs (circular, rectangular pockets, rectangular frames, and bolt hole patterns) on the ProtoTRAK EMX controllers (staff will be available to answer any questions). Training at the machine will entail working through the ProtoTrak EMX Self-Training Manual** to complete part 1 and then, from a print alone (i.e. without the manual), completing part 2. Individuals will not be allowed to program or use advanced controller features on a CNC mill until they have obtained a CNC Mill 1 upgrade.

Note: All of the programming is done at the machine. CAD/CAM software is not used.

**A physical copy of the manual is available in the shop.

Privileges

• Use conversational CNC machining on  ProtoTRAK EMX equipped milling machines.

Time Frame

Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete CNC Mill 1

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a green permit
2. Apply for the CNC Mill 1 upgrade*
3. Complete the CNC Mill 1 quiz
4. Reserve any available mill
5. Program and machine part 1 & part 2.

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

On average, individuals are able to machine the CNC Mill 1 parts within 2 hours. If you’ve found your previous machining experiences to be challenging, consider reserving more time.

Overview

This upgrade will introduce individuals to 2 axis machining using CAM software generated G-code on a 2 axis CNC mill of their choice. Individuals will not be allowed to program or run a 2 axis CNC mill until they have obtained a CNC Mill 2 upgrade.

Privileges

• CNC Mill 2 – Eisen:
  CAM programmed two axis CNC machining on an Eisen mill.
• CNC Mill 2 – Trak DPM:
  CAM programmed two axis CNC machining on a Trak DPM mill.
• CNC Mill 2 – Tormach:
  CAM programmed two axis CNC machining on a Tormach mill.

Note: This only gives access to the machine chosen. To use one of the other machines you would need to go through this process again for that machine.

Time Frame

Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete CNC Mill 2

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a green permit
2. Have a CNC Mill 1 upgrade
3. Apply for the CNC Mill 2 upgrade*
4. Reserve a mill that corresponds to your chosen upgrade (i.e. reserve a Trak DPM mill if you applied for CNC Mill 2 – Trak DPM)
5. Machine part 1 & part 2

Note: Staff will provide the G-code you need to machine the parts when you arrive.

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

On average, individuals are able to machine the CNC Mill 2 parts within 4 hours. If you’ve found your previous machining experiences to be challenging, consider reserving more time.

CAM Software

The College of Engineering currently supports MasterCAM which is the CAM software used to generate the G-code for this upgrade. While not required to complete this upgrade, it is recommend that individuals go through the “Learning MasterCAM” tutorial available for free through DoIT online training. Throughout the year the TEAM Lab also offers MasterCAM workshops.

MasterCAM is available on all CAE lab computers. MasterCAM HLE is available for individuals to download to their personal computers. It has identical functionality to the version of MasterCAM found on CAE lab computers with the exception that it can not generate G-code. Work can be saved and transferred to CAE computers to generate G-code (commonly done working with TEAM Lab staff at the machine).

Overview

This upgrade will introduce individuals to 3 axis machining using CAM software generated G-code on a 3 axis CNC mill of their choice. Individuals will not be allowed to program or run a three axis CNC mill until they have obtained a CNC Mill 3 upgrade.

Privileges

• CNC Mill 3 – Trak DPM:
  CAM programmed three axis CNC machining on a Trak DPM mill.
• CNC Mill 3 – Tormach:
  CAM programmed three axis CNC machining on a Tormach mill.

Note: This only gives access to the machine chosen. To use one of the other machines you would need to go through this process again for that machine.

Time Frame

Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete CNC Mill 3

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a green permit
2. Have a CNC Mill 1 upgrade
3. Have a CNC Mill 2 upgrade that matches the machine you wish to use for CNC Mill 3
4. Apply for the CNC Mill 3 upgrade*
5. Reserve a mill that corresponds to your chosen upgrade (i.e. reserve a Trak DPM mill if you applied for CNC Mill 3 – Trak DPM)
6. Machine part 1 & part 2

Note: Staff will provide the G-code you need to machine the parts when you arrive.

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

On average, individuals are able to machine the CNC Mill 3 parts within 4 hours. If you’ve found your previous machining experiences to be challenging, consider reserving more time.

CAM Software

The College of Engineering currently supports MasterCAM which is the CAM software used to generate the G-code for this upgrade. While not required to complete this upgrade, it is recommend that individuals go through the “Learning MasterCAM” tutorial available for free through DoIT online training. Throughout the year the TEAM Lab also offers MasterCAM workshops.

MasterCAM is available on all CAE lab computers. MasterCAM HLE is available for individuals to download to their personal computers. It has identical functionality to the version of MasterCAM found on CAE lab computers with the exception that it can not generate G-code. Work can be saved and transferred to CAE computers to generate G-code (commonly done working with TEAM Lab staff at the machine).

Overview

This upgrade will introduce individuals to 3 axis machining using CAM software generated G-code on a 4 axis CNC mill of their choice. Individuals will not be allowed to program or run a four axis CNC mill until they have obtained a CNC Mill 4 upgrade.

Privileges

• CNC Mill 4 – Tormach:
  CAM programmed four axis CNC machining on a Tormach mill.

Note: This only gives access to the machine chosen. To use one of the other machines you would need to go through this process again for that machine.

Time Frame

Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete CNC Mill 4

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a green permit
2. Have a CNC Mill 1 upgrade
3. Have a CNC Mill 2 upgrade that matches the machine you wish to use for CNC Mill 4
4. Have a CNC Mill 3 upgrade that matches the machine you wish to use for CNC Mill 4
5. Apply for the CNC Mill 4 upgrade*
6. Contact TEAM Lab staff to arrange training

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

On average, individuals are able to machine the CNC Mill 4 parts within 4 hours. If you’ve found your previous machining experiences to be challenging, consider reserving more time.

CAM Software

The College of Engineering currently supports MasterCAM which is the CAM software used to generate the G-code for this upgrade. While not required to complete this upgrade, it is recommend that individuals go through the “Learning MasterCAM” tutorial available for free through DoIT online training. Throughout the year the TEAM Lab also offers MasterCAM workshops.

MasterCAM is available on all CAE lab computers. MasterCAM HLE is available for individuals to download to their personal computers. It has identical functionality to the version of MasterCAM found on CAE lab computers with the exception that it can not generate G-code. Work can be saved and transferred to CAE computers to generate G-code (commonly done working with TEAM Lab staff at the machine).

Overview

The HAAS 1 upgrade is an additional amount of training individuals can take to learn how to safely setup and run a HAAS VM2 CNC machining center (in both two and three axis). Individuals will not be allowed to use a HAAS VM2 CNC machining center until they have obtained a HAAS 1 upgrade.

Privileges

• Use a HAAS VM2 CNC mill

Time Frame

Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete HAAS 1

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a green permit
2. Have a CNC Mill 1 upgrade
3. Have a CNC Mill 2 – Trak DPM upgrade
4. Have a CNC Mill 3 – Trak DPM upgrade
5. Apply for the HAAS 1 upgrade*
6. Contact the TEAM Lab to arrange training

*Individuals will only be able to see upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

Training typically consists of six, four hour sessions of one on one instruction working with a professional staff member however some individuals require more time.

CAM Software

The College of Engineering currently supports MasterCAM which is the CAM software used to generate the G-code for this upgrade. While not required to complete this upgrade, it is recommend that individuals go through the “Learning MasterCAM” tutorial available for free through DoIT online training. Throughout the year the TEAM Lab also offers MasterCAM workshops.

MasterCAM is available on all CAE lab computers. MasterCAM HLE is available for individuals to download to their personal computers. It has identical functionality to the version of MasterCAM found on CAE lab computers with the exception that it can not generate G-code. Work can be saved and transferred to CAE computers to generate G-code (commonly done working with TEAM Lab staff at the machine).

Overview

This upgrade will introduce individuals to basic conversational programming along with the standard canned programs (e.g. taper, radius, fillet, drill, bore, arc, thread, groove) on the CNC lathe of their choice.

Privileges

• CNC Lathe 1 – Southwest:
  Conversational two axis CNC machining on a Southwest Lathe.
• CNC Lathe 1 – Bridgeport*:
  Conversational two axis CNC machining on a Bridgeport lathe.

*The Bridgeport lathe is restricted to members of one of the Engineering auto groups (these include Formula SAE, Formula SAE Electric, SAE Baja, Hybrid Vehicle, and SAE Clean Snowmobile). If you are a member of one of these groups and require this upgrade please contact the TEAM Lab to be allowed to apply for it.

Time Frame

Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete CNC Lathe 1

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a green permit
2. Apply for the CNC Lathe 1 upgrade*
3. Reserve a lathe that corresponds to your chosen upgrade (i.e. reserve a Southwest lathe if you applied for CNC Lathe 1 – Southwest)
4. Program and machine part 1, part 2, & part 3.

Note: All of the programming is done at the machine. CAD/CAM software is not used.

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

On average, individuals are able to machine the CNC Lathe 1 parts within 2 hours. If you’ve found your previous machining experiences to be challenging, consider reserving more time.

Overview

This upgrade will introduce individuals to 2 axis machining using CAM software generated G-code on a 2 axis CNC lathe of their choice. Individuals will not be allowed to program or run a 2 axis CNC lathe until they have obtained a CNC Lathe 2 upgrade.

Privileges

• CNC Lathe 1 – Southwest:
  CAM programmed two axis CNC machining on a Southwest Lathe.
• CNC Lathe 1 – Bridgeport*:
  CAM programmed two axis CNC machining on a Bridgeport lathe.

*The Bridgeport lathe is restricted to members of one of the Engineering auto groups (these include Formula SAE, Formula SAE Electric, SAE Baja, Hybrid Vehicle, and SAE Clean Snowmobile). If you are a member of one of these groups and require this upgrade please contact the TEAM Lab to be allowed to apply for it.

Time Frame

Upgrades must be completed within 45 days of applying. Failure to meet the 45 day deadline will result in all progress towards the upgrade being removed

Steps to complete CNC Lathe 2

(must be completed in order)

1. Have a green permit
2. Have a CNC Lathe 1 upgrade that matches the machine you wish to use for CNC Lathe 2
3. Apply for the CNC Lathe 2 upgrade*
4. Reserve a lathe that corresponds to your chosen upgrade (i.e. reserve a Southwest lathe if you applied for CNC Lathe 1 – Southwest)
5. Machine part 1 & part 2

*Individuals will only be able to apply for upgrades in EMU for which they have completed the prerequisites.

Location

TEAM Lab

Duration

On average, individuals are able to machine the CNC Lathe 2 parts within 3 hours. If you’ve found your previous machining experiences to be challenging, consider reserving more time.