The Mechanical Engineering shops provide machining and fabrication services for undergraduate and graduate students that need assistance for class projects or research. These work requests may be submitted to us at: meshops-me@berkeley.edu. When submitting a work request, please be sure to include a dimensioned .pdf drawing of your part and any file type specific to the method of fabrication (e.g. 3D Printing -> .stl file). Additionally, please provide a brief description of the project including the class that it’s for or the research laboratory that you’re working under.
Here is a list of most services we provide:
- Laser Cutting
- 3D Printing
- CNC Machining (Lathe and Mill)
- Water Jet Cutting
- 3D Scanning
- Welding (MIG and TIG)
- Tube Bending
- Compression and Tension testing
- Heat Treating
- Hardness Testing
Once you have submitted a work request, a technician will respond with a quote for the job. If the work is for an undergraduate class project, the work is free. If the work is for a research laboratory, our work rate is $85/hour. Researchers will need to fill out an IOC form and must receive approval from their professor before any work can begin. DocuSign versions of the IOC forms are available on request. Charges associated with 3D printing are independent from our hourly rate and apply to both class based projects and research. Most questions related to our 3D printing prices can be found here.
Once your work request has been approved, you’ll then need to deliver the material to us. We require all students to provide their own material for their projects. The material may be dropped off to us in 1166 Etcheverry Hall.
Once your work has been completed, you’ll receive a confirmation email and can return to the Student Shop to retrieve your parts.
If you have any questions related to design or fabrication, please contact us at meshops-me@berkeley.edu.
-ME Student Access Machine Shop Technical Staff