Metal Shop

Address: 520 East 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5T 0H2, CA
Telephone: +1 604-844-3800

The Metal Shop (C1282) is a production facility for three-dimensional metal fabrication and non-ferrous metal casting. The shop has dedicated spaces for welding, grinding, cold and hot forming, forging and casting. Facilities include: Metal Shop (C1282), Welding Bay (C1285), Grinding Room (C1286) and Foundry (B1191).

Ian Rhodes
Technician
Office: C1281
irhodes@ecuad.ca

Access

General Access	Priority access for the Metal Shop is given to students enrolled in SCLP and INDD courses.
Orientation	To work in the shop, students are required to complete the Shop Safety Orientation.
Equipment	Most equipment in the shop requires an orientation prior to use. Equipment and/or process demonstrations are instructed during class by either faculty or a technician. Students cannot use equipment or work in processes they have not been trained in.
Booking	When working in the shop outside scheduled class time, students should book work sessions via the online booking system.
Request Support	Students and ECU community members who would like access to Metal Shop facilities can submit a Request for Support form. Capacity to support each request will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Equipment

Metal Shop (C1282)

Welding Bay (C1285)

MIG and TIG welders
Oxy-acetylene gas welders
Plasma cutter