Tools List

UTSA Makerspace Machine Shop

The UTSA Makerspace Machine Shop is home to everything needed for fabrication. Training and supervision are required to use all machinery in the Shop. When entering the Machine Shop, safety glasses and closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times. No hanging accessories, loose clothing, or hair is allowed.

Machinery Available

  • Manual Lathes
    • 6 Lathes Available
  • Manual Mills
    • 6 Mills Available
  • CNC Mills and Lathes
    • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) allows for high precision and accuracy
    • 1 CNC Mill
    • 1 CNC Lathe
    • 2 CNC Tabletop Machines
      • 1 Lathe
      • 1 Mill
  • Drill Presses
  • Welding Stations
    • TIG Welder
    • MIG Welder

Additional Equipment

  • Wood Joiner
  • Dry Blast
  • Saws
    • 2 Vertical Saws
    • 2 Horizontal Saws
    • 1 Table Saw
  • Belt Sanders
  • Laser Cutter
    • Full Spectrum Laser PS36
    • 90W CO2 Laser with a working area of 24 x 36
  • Shear Machine
  • Bending Machine
  • Small Hydraulic Press
  • Grinders

3D Printing Tools & Resources

The UTSA Makerspace 3D Printing Laboratory creates new possibilities for rapid prototyping and manufacturing with the latest and greatest printing technologies. Our Makerspace provides many opportunities for active learning and creative thinking in the next generation of students. UTSA members can print with us while learning about the process, as well as interact with experienced and passionate staff members. Our 3D Print Lab offers 2 different types of 3D printing, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA). Below you will find a list of all the printers that our lab offers, as well as the materials that we are able to print in.

FDM 3D Printing

  • Creality Ender 3 Neo
    • Build Volume: 220*220*250 mm
    • Printing Speed: 120 mm/s max
    • Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
  • Creality Ender 5 Plus
    • Build Volume: 350*350*400 mm
    • Printing Speed: 80 mm/s max
    • Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
  • Creality Ender 3 Max Neo
    • Build Volume: 300*300*320 mm
    • Printing Speed: 120 mm/s max
    • Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
  • Creality Raise3D Pro2 Plus
    • Build Volume: 305*305*605 mm
    • Printing Speed: 150 mm/s
    • Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
  • Lulzbot Mini 2
    • Build Volume: 160*160*180 mm
    • Printing Speed: 150 mm/s max
    • Filament Diameter: 2.85 mm
  • Lulzbot Taz Workhorse
    • Build Volume: 280*280*285 mm
    • Printing Speed: 300 mm/s
    • Filament Diameter: 2.85 mm
  • Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
    • Build Volume: 256*256*256 mm
    • Printing Speed: 500 mm/s max
    • Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm

SLA 3D Printing

  • Formlabs Form 3
    • Build Volume: 145*145*185 mm
    • Printing Speed: 80 mm/s max
    • Resin: Standard, Tough, High Temp
  • Formlabs Form 3L
    • Build Volume: 330*200*300 mm
    • Printing Speed: 80 mm/s max
    • Resin: Standard, Tough, High Temp
  • Formlabs Form 3B+
    • Build Volume: 145*145*185 mm
    • Resolution: 25 – 300 microns
    • Biomedical Compatible Resin Printing

Materials

  • Plastics:
    • PLA
    • PETG
    • ABS
    • ASA
    • TPU
    • PEEK
    • Ultem 9085
  • Resins:
    • Black
    • Clear
    • White
    • High Temp
    • Rigid 10k
    • Durable
    • Elastic 50A
    • Flexible 80A
    • Grey Pro
    • Tough 2K
    • Biomed Clear
    • Biomed Amber
    • Draft

Makerspace Tools & Resources

The Makerspace offers a variety of hand tools for UTSA-affiliated projects. Items can be checked out for the day and must be returned by 5:00 PM. All items must remain in the Makerspace, and a valid UTSA ID is required for checkout. Please visit the Front Desk for assistance.

Tools Available

  • Small Angle Grinder
  • Variable Speed Orbital Jigsaw
  • C-Clamps
  • Hammers
  • 3D Printing Tool Kits
  • Soldering Stations
  • Multimeters
  • Rulers
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers

 

  • Wrench Set
  • Socket Wrench
  • 12" Aluminum Wrench
  • Channel Lock 18" Adjustable Wrench
  • Pliers
  • Tap and Die Sets
  • Tap and Reamer Aligner/Holder
  • Drill Sets
  • 0.5" Compact Drill/Driver Kit
  • Tool Carts

Electronics Fabrication Lab

In addition to hand tools, the Electronics Fabrication Lab houses high-end electronics devices such as virtual benches, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and soldering stations. Some preliminary training may be required. Please visit the Front Desk for more information.

  • Virtual Benches
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Soldering Stations

Lockers

The Makerspace offers free locker rentals of various sizes for senior design teams and UTSA-affiliated projects. Please visit the Front Desk to register for a locker for the upcoming semester.

The Makerspace offers 3 rooms for small meetings and studying, and 2 larger rooms for meetings and events. 

For our smaller rooms, click on the “Reserve a Room” button, then select what room you would like, along with the time frame that you would like to reserve the room for. Due to a high demand for reservations, groups are limited to a 2-hour reservation. 

Reserve a Room