# Fab Lab

## Fab Lab

- [Fab Lab](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/master.md): Welcome to the Digital Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab) within the Melbourne School of Design.
- [Contact](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/our-contact-details.md): Fab Lab contact details and operational information.
- [Access](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/fab-lab-access.md): Fab Lab open access times.
- [Book a Consultation](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/book-a-consultation.md): For all questions and queries regarding the services offered at the Fab Lab.
- [Alternative Bureau Services](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/covid-19-shutdown-alternative-bureau-services.md): Alternative bureau services offering digital fabrication during COVID-19 shutdown
- [Job Submission](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform.md)
- [Creating a Job](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform/creating-a-job.md): The first step is to create a job in the Fab Lab bureau via Power Apps. This secures your place in the queue.
- [Uploading Your Files](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform/uploading-your-files.md)
- [Tracking a job](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform/tracking-a-job.md): How long will you have to wait to get your work back?
- [Paying For A Job](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform/paying-for-a-job.md)
- [Collecting Your Job](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform/collecting-your-job.md)
- [File Naming Conventions](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/file-naming-conventions.md)
- [Submission Template Files](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/useful-submission-links-and-files.md)
- [Fab Lab Materials](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/fab-lab-materials.md)
- [Fab Lab Materials](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/fab-lab-materials/fab-lab-materials.md)
- [Own Materials](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/job-submission/fab-lab-materials/own-materials.md)
- [Digital Tools](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/software.md)
- [Modelling](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/software/modelling.md)
- [Post Processing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/software/post-processing.md)
- [Digital Tips & Tools](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/software/digital-tips-and-tools.md)
- [File Types](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/software/file-types.md)
- [Fabrication Methods](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/choosing-the-best-fabrication-method.md): A summary of fabrication methods and supporting tools available through the Fab Lab.
- [Additive](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/choosing-the-best-fabrication-method/additive.md)
- [Subtractive](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/choosing-the-best-fabrication-method/subtractive.md)
- [Formative](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/choosing-the-best-fabrication-method/formative.md)
- [Joining](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/choosing-the-best-fabrication-method/joining.md)
- [Design and Assembly](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/designing-and-planning-an-architectural-model.md): A reference guide for managing the design and fabrication of an Architectural model.
- [Choosing a Fabrication Method](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/designing-and-planning-an-architectural-model/choosing-a-fabrication-method.md)
- [Simplifying you model](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/designing-and-planning-an-architectural-model/simplifying-you-model.md)
- [Materials & Tolerance](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/designing-and-planning-an-architectural-model/materials-and-tolerance.md)
- [Assembly & Finishing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/designing-and-planning-an-architectural-model/assembly-and-finishing.md)
- [Adhesives Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/designing-and-planning-an-architectural-model/adhesives-guide.md)
- [Materials and Safety](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/working-with-alternative-materials.md): How to safely investigate new materials within the context of the Fab Lab.
- [Tech Sessions](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/software-and-hardware/tech-sessions.md): Fab Lab Tech Sessions are online webinars that run each semester. You can view recordings of previous webinars below.
- [Introduction to 3D Printing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/3d-print-submission-checklist.md): Find the right 3D printer for your job.
- [Design for 3D Printing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/3d-print-submission-checklist/general-file-set-up.md)
- [FDM](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm.md)
- [Open Access FDM](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm/open-access-fdm.md)
- [Bureau FDM](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm/bureau-fdm.md)
- [Modelling for FDM](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm/modelling-for-fdm.md): This article covers the elements of a 3D printed model that must be considered along with the design approaches.
- [Bambu Studio Quick Start](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm/bambu-studio-quick-start.md): Bambu studio is a free slicing software which Fab Lab uses to prepare models for FDM 3D Printing on the Bambu X1 Carbon and H2S printers.
- [General Slicing Settings](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm/general-slicing-settings.md)
- [Bambu Studio Advanced](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm/bambu-studio-advanced.md): Bambu Studio Advanced
- [3DPrinterOS Quick Start](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm/3dprinteros-quick-start.md)
- [SLA](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1.md)
- [SLA 3D Print Farm](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/sla-3d-print-farm.md)
- [Modelling for SLA](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/modelling-for-sla.md)
- [Preform Quick Start](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/preform-quick-start.md)
- [Preform Advanced](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/preform-advanced.md)
- [Model orientation best practices](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/preform-advanced/model-orientation-best-practices.md)
- [Editing supports](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/preform-advanced/editing-supports.md)
- [Hollowing Geometry](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/preform-advanced/hollowing-geometry.md)
- [Adding Holes](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/preform-advanced/adding-holes.md)
- [Adding Texture](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/preform-advanced/adding-texture.md)
- [Adding Text](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction-1/preform-advanced/adding-text.md)
- [HP Jet Fusion Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/3d-printing/introduction.md)
- [Laser Cutting Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/laser-cutting/laser-cutting.md): The Fab Lab is home to 3x Epilog Laser Fusion M2 40 and 1x Epilog Laser Fusion Pro laser cutters.
- [Quick Start Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/laser-cutting/laser-cutting/introduction.md): A brief guide introducing the basics of laser cutting and the Fab Lab to start you off in digital fabrication and help you level up your design.
- [Materials](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/laser-cutting/laser-cutting/material-options.md)
- [Advanced Techniques](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/laser-cutting/laser-cutting/advanced-techniques.md)
- [Creating a Contour Model](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/laser-cutting/laser-cutting/creating-a-montage-model.md)
- [Post-Processing Timber & MDF](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/laser-cutting/laser-cutting/finishing-timber-laser-cut-objects.md)
- [Metal Laser Cutting Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/metal-laser-cutting/metal-laser-cutting.md): An Introduction to Metal Laser Cutting at FabLab
- [Quick Start Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/metal-laser-cutting/metal-laser-cutting/untitled.md): Introduction, Overview of Content and Quick Links.
- [Machine](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/metal-laser-cutting/metal-laser-cutting/machine-and-materials.md): Capabilities of the Metal Laser Cutting machine and a summary of sheet and rotary cutting.
- [Materials](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/metal-laser-cutting/metal-laser-cutting/materials.md)
- [Troubleshooting](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/metal-laser-cutting/metal-laser-cutting/extra-tips-and-tricks.md): This section provides tips on how to save money and get the best quality out of your Metal Laser Cutting project, while also discusses common errors to look out for when setting up your file.
- [Post-Processing Metal](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/metal-laser-cutting/metal-laser-cutting/post-processing-metal.md): Metal has a vast array of post processing techniques available to take your metal laser job further. This section aims to provide some pathways to spark ideas or proceed with your project.
- [CNC Routing](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/untitled.md): The Fab Lab is home to a full-bed Multicam CNC Machine, providing CNC routing services in a range of materials.
- [Quick Start Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/untitled/introduction.md)
- [Machine](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/untitled/machine-and-materials.md)
- [Materials](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/untitled/materials.md)
- [Troubleshooting](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/untitled/troubleshooting.md)
- [2-Axis Milling](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/untitled/2-axis-milling.md)
- [3-Axis Milling](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/untitled/3-axis-milling.md): 3 Axis Machining creates Toolpaths that follow 3d surfaces to carve objects. Cuts are determined by the X,Y and Z coordinates for each point along the surface of your 3D Model.
- [4-Axis Milling](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/untitled/4-axis-cnc-router.md)
- [Creating a Timber Site Model](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/untitled/creating-a-timber-site-model.md)
- [Incremental Sheet Forming(ISF)](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/3d-print-submission-checklist.md)
- [ISF Guide](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/the-fablab/cnc-machining/3d-print-submission-checklist/introduction.md)