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BYU Prototyping Lab

Opening hours

  • Sunday

    Day off

  • Monday

    8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Tuesday

    8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Wednesday

    8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Thursday

    8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Friday

    8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Saturday

    Day off

About the company

Welcome to the BYU Prototyping Lab, where we help you turn your ideas into a reality. Please book services in our lab ahead of time. This lab is open to all current BYU students/faculty/staff.You will be asked to create an account. By doing so, you will be able to make bookings faster and see/cancel past bookings. Other things to be aware of before coming to the lab:Bring eye protection (regular prescription glasses/sunglasses do not work)Wear pants and close-toed shoes (No shorts allowed)PLEASE NOTICE: You are not allowed to book multiple things for the same time! If you do this, all but one appointment for that time will be cancelled! (This is not for making multiple bookings at once for different times, that is still okay.)We look forward to seeing you!

Our team

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ME 191 Lab Tours

ME 191 Lab Tours

Michael Keyes

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ME 191 Lab Tours

60 min

Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes when you come in for the tour. Also please bring a mask. We look forward to seeing you here!

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ME 191 Lab Tours

60 min

For CURRENT ME 191 students only! Please wear long pants and close-toed shoes when you come in for the tour. We look forward to seeing you here! (EB 117) (Please note: These are only available during Fall/Winter semesters.)

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CNC Mill Toolpath Programming

60 min

This includes ONLY PROGRAMMING for the Haas DM1 and VF4 CNC milling machines.If your part is complex, please plan for the possibility of needing more than one session to program.*NOTES*  Wood/biodegradable materials can ONLY

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CNC Router Toolpath Programming

60 min

Please Note: Given the high demand, the Prototyping Lab is now unable to do your personal "art" projects.  For questions please ask Nick.This includes ONLY PROGRAMMING for the ShopSabre ISM 408 CNC router machine. If you're p

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CNC Lathe Toolpath Programming

60 min

This includes ONLY PROGRAMMING for the Haas ST-25Y CNC lathe machine.If your part is complex, please plan for the possibility of needing more than one session to program.*NOTES*  Wood/biodegradable materials can ONLY be cut i

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Media Blaster

15 min

Steel media blaster with variable pressure for variety of materials.NOTE: No greasy/oily parts, please.

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Basic Manual Mill Training

30 min

Select this option for a short one-on-one tutorial on how to operate the Manual Mills. We will walk you through the basics of how to run the machine and adapt how we teach to your personal skill level. Questions are always welcome!Here are some

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Basic Manual Lathe Training

30 min

Select this option for a short one-on-one tutorial on how to operate the Manual Lathes. We will walk you through the basics of how to run the machine and adapt how we teach to your personal skill level. Questions are always welcome!Here are some

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Welding Room

30 min

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BOOKING FOR THE LAB ASSISTANT TO WELD YOUR PROJECT! WE ALSO DO NOT TEACH WELDING HERE! Oxy-fuel use must be approved by Nick Hawkins.  When welding, all other processes are not allowed.  This means students mus

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3D Print Consultation

30 min

This booking is for a short one-on-one consultation with one of our LAs. We are open for 3D Print consultations in person only! Emailed files will NOT get printed without a 3D Print Consultation.NOTE:*File types needed* .STL1) Parts will be

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ME 382 Flywheel Printing

15 min

Set up a time to have a print consultation for your ME 382 flywheel. Please refer to the 3D Print Consultation page for more information on how our 3D Printing Lab works. Use the checklist provided on Learning Suite to ensure your model is printable.

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Laser Engraver

60 min

BYU provides access to the Laser Engraver for your education prototyping needs.  Work area: 40” X 28”Please note that: Due to the fact that the Laser Engraver is the most used machine in our shop, we ask that you don't plan to use it for lo

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No-Assistance Needed Laser Engraver

60 min

This is only for if you do not need help with the laser engraver!BYU provides access to the Laser Engraver for your education prototyping needs.  Work area: 40” X 28”Please note that: Due to the fact that the Laser Engraver is the most used

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Vinyl Cutter

60 min

BYU provides access to the Vinyl Cutter for your education prototyping needs.  Please note that: Due to the fact that the Vinyl Cutter shares the same computer as the Laser Engraver, which is the most used machine in our shop, we ask that y

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No-Assistance Needed Vinyl Cutter

60 min

This is only for if you do not need help with the vinyl cutter!BYU provides access to the Vinyl Cutter for your education prototyping needs.  Please note that: Due to the fact that the Vinyl Cutter shares the same computer as the Laser Engr

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General Project Consultation

30 min

Come in and get general design and manufacturing feedback on a project, problem, brainstorming, or idea that you are working with and want help moving to the next step! We have so many resources to help you with your projects and if we don't, we can

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Manual Mill Usage

60 min

Select this option if you already know how to use the Manual Mill and just need to reserve time on the machine. If you sign up for this, we will assume you don't need any assistance in the basics of Mill usage.

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Small (Collet) Manual Lathe Usage

60 min

1 1/8" stock or smaller!!! Select this option if you already know how to use the Manual Lathe and just need to reserve time on the machine. If you sign up for this, we will assume you don't need any assistance in the basics of Lathe usage. (THIS IS N

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LARGE (chuck) Manual Lathe Usage

60 min

Stock larger than 1 1/8"!!! Select this option if you already know how to use the Manual Lathe and just need to reserve time on the machine. If you sign up for this, we will assume you don't need any assistance in the basics of Lathe usage.

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Four Jaw Chuck (LARGE) Manual Lathe Usage

60 min

Stock larger than 1 1/8"!!! Select this option if you already know how to use the Manual Lathe and just need to reserve time on the machine. If you sign up for this, we will assume you don't need any assistance in the basics of Lathe usage.

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Composites CNC Router Toolpathing

60 min

Please Note: Given the high demand, the Prototyping Lab is now unable to do your personal "art" projects.  For questions please ask Nick.This includes ONLY PROGRAMMING for the ShopSabre Pro 404 CNC router machine. A

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General Lab Tour

30 min

NOT FOR CURRENT ME 191 STUDENTS! If you have been curious about what exists at the Prototyping Lab, schedule a tour to come in and see! Please bring safety glasses (regular glasses/sunglasses are not safety glasses) and wear long pants and close-toed

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