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= Equipment Available =
== Equipment Available ==
* Horizontal Bandsaw* - Replacement blade: 64-1/2" X 1/2" X 14/18tpi
* horizontal bandsaw<sup>*</sup>
* Combination Lathe-Mill* - Enco 109-1000 (K Dries)
* combination lathe-mill<sup>*</sup>
* GTAW (TIG)- Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC<sup>*</sup>
* GTAW (TIG) - Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC* (member D Hamm)
* Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, several wide view static shade helmets
* resistance (spot) welder for thin steel<sup>*</sup>
* Resistance/Spot Welder (thin steel sheet only)* (member D Hamm)
* sheet metal slip roller<sup>*</sup>
* 12" Sheet Metal Slip Roller* (member D Hamm)
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* throatless bench shear - for cutting thin sheet metal
* rod slip roller - for bending & curling metal rod up to 3/8in diameter
* Rod Slip Roller - for bending/curling metal rods up to 3/8" diameter
* jewelry wire bending tool - for making loops and coils in thin wire
* Jewelry Wire Bending Tool - for making loops/coils in thin wire (member D Hamm)
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* Bending Brake - for light gauge sheet metal
* pipe bender
* Pipe Bender (member I Killy)
* hydraulic ram
* Hydraulic Ram (member D Hamm)
* assorted hand tools
* Throatless Bench Shear - thin sheet metal only (member D Hamm)
* autodarkening helmets
* Electric sheet metal shear
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* Angle Grinders (as labeled)
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<sup>*</sup> require orientation and/or certification before use
* Air Compressor
* [[Spray Gun]] (member D Hamm)
* Assorted Hand Tools (as labeled)
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<sup>*</sup>Requires basic usage and safety and/or certification before use.


= Classes & Workshops =
== Classes & Workshops ==


== Metalshop Orientation Class ==
=== Metalshop Orientation ===
* basic tour of equipment
* Basic tour of equipment
* safe power tool operation
* Safe power tool operation
* introduction to advanced tools available
* Introduction to advanced tools available


== Welding with Electricity ==
=== Intro to Electric Welding with TIG (GTAW) ===
Step up your making game by learning to weld! 

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A hands-on introduction to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), commonly called TIG welding (tungsten + inert gas). It isn’t as scary as it sounds. If you can solder, you can weld and braze. Plus tons of resources to continue learning on your own.
No previous welding experience needed.

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A 3+ hour, fast-paced introduction to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), commonly called TIG (tungsten + inert gas). It isn’t as scary as it sounds. If you can solder, you can weld. Plus tons of online resources to continue learning on your own.
This class will include in-person, hands-on practice welding (adhering to COVID-19 social distancing regulations) with live video demonstrations and additional online resources.
See [https://www.meetup.com/fat-cat-fab-lab/ Fat Cat Fab Lab Meetup] for next class.

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In this class you will learn:


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=== In this class you will learn: ===
* Fundamental concepts of welding, cutting, and brazing
* Fundamental concepts of welding, cutting, and brazing
* Different types of welding processes used in industry
* Different types of welding processes used in industry
* Basic metallurgy and material properties
* Proper safety attire and safe working practices
* Proper safety attire and safe working practices
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* Proper equipment set up & maintenance
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* Arc welding carbon steel using the TIG / GTAW process
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Please wear long pants and clothing made of natural fibers, with boots or closed-toe shoes. A long-sleeved shirts and a cap, bandana, or hair covering is also recommended. FCFL can provide welding jackets, helmets, gloves, and other safety equipment as needed.


Fat Cat Fab Lab members receive a free second refresher class and certification test scheduled the following week or by appointment.
In this class you will practice:


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All students will be required to attend a safety orientation and sign a checklist signifying that they have received and understand the safety requirements before participating in welding activities.
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* Arc welding carbon steel using the GTAW process
* Spot welding thin sheet metal using resistance welding
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* Proper equipment set up &amp; maintenance
* Welding safety: prevention &amp; emergency handling


A four-minute video on the basics of TIG welding:
Equipment used:
https://youtu.be/uO5pVLOAmD4?si=zrwvDNjlde6NGmjX


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=== Resources ===
* Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC welder
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* [[Welding Checklist]]
* Miller Model 11 Lectro Spot welder
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* [[Safety and Usage Agreement]]
* Autodarkening helmets
* Argon gas refill supplier:
** [https://www.libertygases.com Liberty Gas]
** 718-596-0060
** Customer Name: Fat Cat Fab Lab, Customer #: 52343
** 2 x 125CF Argon Cylinders


== Metalshop Usage and Maintenance Log ==
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Please wear long sleeves and pants made of natural fibers or leather, with boots or closed-toe leather shoes. Also recommended is a cap, bandana, or hair covering. FCFL will provide welding helmets, welding gloves, safety glasses, face shields, and ear protection when needed.


Please log your time on the machine and argon gas usage. Additional sheets:
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All students will be required to attend a safety orientation and sign a checklist signifying that they have received and understand the safety requirements before participating in welding activities.
[[File:Metalshop_Usage_Maintenance_Log_20231110.pdf|thumb|center|175px|Metalshop Maintenance Log Sheet]]


[[Category:Lab Areas]]
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=== Resources ===
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* [[Welding Checklist]]
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* [[Safety and Usage Agreement]]

Latest revision as of 21:59, 4 March 2024

Equipment Available

  • Horizontal Bandsaw* - Replacement blade: 64-1/2" X 1/2" X 14/18tpi
  • Combination Lathe-Mill* - Enco 109-1000 (K Dries)
  • GTAW (TIG) - Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC* (member D Hamm)
  • Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, several wide view static shade helmets
  • Resistance/Spot Welder (thin steel sheet only)* (member D Hamm)
  • 12" Sheet Metal Slip Roller* (member D Hamm)
  • Rod Slip Roller - for bending/curling metal rods up to 3/8" diameter
  • Jewelry Wire Bending Tool - for making loops/coils in thin wire (member D Hamm)
  • Bending Brake - for light gauge sheet metal
  • Pipe Bender (member I Killy)
  • Hydraulic Ram (member D Hamm)
  • Throatless Bench Shear - thin sheet metal only (member D Hamm)
  • Electric sheet metal shear
  • Angle Grinders (as labeled)
  • Air Compressor
  • Spray Gun (member D Hamm)
  • Assorted Hand Tools (as labeled)

*Requires basic usage and safety and/or certification before use.

Classes & Workshops

Metalshop Orientation

  • Basic tour of equipment
  • Safe power tool operation
  • Introduction to advanced tools available

Intro to Electric Welding with TIG (GTAW)

Step up your making game by learning to weld! 
 No previous welding experience needed. A 3+ hour, fast-paced introduction to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), commonly called TIG (tungsten + inert gas). It isn’t as scary as it sounds. If you can solder, you can weld. Plus tons of online resources to continue learning on your own. See Fat Cat Fab Lab Meetup for next class.

In this class you will learn:

  • Fundamental concepts of welding, cutting, and brazing
  • Different types of welding processes used in industry
  • Proper safety attire and safe working practices
  • Proper equipment set up & maintenance
  • Arc welding carbon steel using the TIG / GTAW process

Please wear long pants and clothing made of natural fibers, with boots or closed-toe shoes. A long-sleeved shirts and a cap, bandana, or hair covering is also recommended. FCFL can provide welding jackets, helmets, gloves, and other safety equipment as needed.

Fat Cat Fab Lab members receive a free second refresher class and certification test scheduled the following week or by appointment.

All students will be required to attend a safety orientation and sign a checklist signifying that they have received and understand the safety requirements before participating in welding activities.

A four-minute video on the basics of TIG welding: https://youtu.be/uO5pVLOAmD4?si=zrwvDNjlde6NGmjX

Resources

Metalshop Usage and Maintenance Log

Please log your time on the machine and argon gas usage. Additional sheets:

Metalshop Maintenance Log Sheet
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