Digital Fabrication (dFab) Workshop
Digital Fabrication (dFab) Workshop
dFab is a state of the art prototyping facility available to all current students and staff of MADA.
Laser Cutting
dFab's suite of 7 laser cutters can be accessed free of charge by all MADA Staff & Students once laser training has been completed.
For those unable to attend campus/partaking in an online unit, a service bureau is available once appropriate training has been completed
Laser Cutter Knowledge Base Complete Training Submit A Request
FDM Printing
Models can be submitted to the FDM service bureau once training has been completed. These prints will be processed by dFab tech staff and can be collected from the workshop once complete.
Alternatively, dFab's suite of 6 FDM printers can be accessed and operated free of charge by all MADA Staff & Students once appropriate training has been completed
FDM Printing Knowledge Base Complete Training Submit A Request
3D Scanning
dFab's 3D scanners can be accessed after a short practical demonstration. The HP Desktop scanner is located in dFab and can be booked using Skedda.
For large scale remote scanning, the Artec Eva may be checked out via Cheqroom. Submit a consultation to organise a practical demonstration
3D Scanning Knowledge Base Submit A Consultation Request
MSLA
Masked Stereolithography (MSLA) - Resin printing can be accessed via dFab's service bureau.
All MSLA printing is processed on the Peopoly Phenom or dFab's suite of Zortrax Inkspires. Visit the knowledge base to learn more.
Knowledge Base Complete Training Submit A Request
SLS
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) - Nylon Powder Printing can be accessed via dFab's service bureau.
All SLS printing is processed on the Formlabs Fuse 1. Visit the knowledge base to learn more.
Knowledge Base Complete Training Submit A Request
LF FDM & Soluble Supports
Large Format FDM & Soluble Support printing can be accessed via dFab's service bureau.
Complete Training Submit A Request
Ceramic Printing
Ceramic printing can be accessed independently once training has been completed. Alternatively, files can be submitted to the service bureau.
dFab offers Ceramic/Paste 3D printing with the VormVrij Lutum and Potterbot 7XXL.
Complete Training Submit A Consultation Request
Metal Laser Cutting
dFab offers metal laser cutting via the online service bureau. These requests will be processed by dFab tech staff and can be collected from the workshop once complete.
All requests are cut on the Bodor i5 Fibre Laser.
Knowledge Base Submit A Request
CNC
dFab offers CNC machining via the online service bureau. These requests will be processed by dFab tech staff and can be collected from the workshop once complete.
CNC Milling Guide Submit A Consult