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Upcoming Events and Trainings
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Thu 3 Apr 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)
Introduction to printing on the Markforged 3D printer
Thu 3 Apr 2025
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (45 minutes)
Safety and basic use of the TCSF Electronics Lab. This class is required for Electronics Lab badge access.
Tue 8 Apr 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (1 hour)
Basic safety training and walk through of the San Francisco technology center. Required for shop access.
Tue 8 Apr 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
An intro to the core machines in the wood shop.
Tue 8 Apr 2025
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM (45 minutes)
Safety and effective use of the fire extinguishers at the Technology Center San Francisco. Required for all workshop users.
Tue 8 Apr 2025
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM (45 minutes)
This safety orientation is required to access the Spray Booth for painting and finishing projects.
Tue 8 Apr 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2 hours)
Introduction to printing on the Bambu Labs x1 Series 3D printer and AMS.
Thu 10 Apr 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (2 hours 30 minutes)
Introduction to printing on the Formlabs Form 3 SLA 3D printer.
Thu 10 Apr 2025
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (45 minutes)
Safety and basic use of the TCSF Electronics Lab. This class is required for Electronics Lab badge access.
Tue 15 Apr 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (1 hour)
Basic safety training and walk through of the San Francisco technology center. Required for shop access.
Tue 15 Apr 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
An intro to the core machines in the wood shop.
Trainings and Events by Subject
Shop Safety and Room Orientations
Learn safe shop practices and guidelines for using specific areas of the workshop. These trainings are required prerequisites for certain classes, and necessary for access to some rooms.
CNC and Precision Machining
Our CNC machine training classes teach safe operation of our CNC equipment, giving users the opportunity to push the limits of our software and hardware through digital fabrication projects.
Wood Shop
Learn to operate the the machines in our Wood Shop where you can practice everything from traditional woodworking to fine finishing, basic carpentry and mixed media projects.
Metal Shop
Trainings that cover the operation of our metal shop tools, allowing you to safely complete projects using steel, aluminum and other metals.
3D Printing
Understand the theory and practice of rapid prototyping by learning to safely operate the tech center's 3D printers.
Laser and Vinyl Cutting
These trainings cover the safe operation of our computer aided cutting machines which can be used on a variety of materials.
Electronics and Robotics
Trainings on the equipment and components available to shop users for the design and development of robotics, and electronics projects.