Machine shop
Heavy-duty machining area with precision and efficiency
About Machine Shop
The machine shop in Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing is only accessible to trained members with approved skills by the technical manager. The facility offers an opportunity for students and researchers to develop their skills in precision manufacturing and fabrication using heavy-duty machines such as CNC machines, lathe machines, and bench saws. The machines are capable of producing high-quality parts and prototypes from a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, and wood. Safety protocols are strictly followed to ensure a safe and controlled environment, and access is limited to trained members to maintain the equipment and ensure proper usage.
Usage arrangement
FOR TRAINED
MEMBERS
Access
permission
permission
BOOKING
REQUIRED
Requirement
before usage
before usage
TECHNICIAN’s
SUPERVISION
Buddy system
requirement
requirement
- [For trained Members] Only students with machine workshop training recognized and endorsed by the InnoWing are allowed to enter and use the Machine shop.
- [Prior reservation] Working in the machine shop requires a prior reservation to ensure a healthy staff-to-student ratio in the work area. Reservation to use a particular machine can be sent to innowing[at]hku.hk, the technical manager will confirm/reject/propose alternative usage timeslot for each request.
- [Operate with technicians] Even a student is a recognized trained-user, he/she MUST work under the supervision of a technician competent in machining, as designated by signage of the Machine Shop.
Safety rules in machine shop
The following rules are recapped from the safety manual of Innovation Wing on Machinery Safety
- All users of machinery must wear safety spectacles. Long hair and loose clothes (including scarves, ties, sleeves) must be carefully tied. Suitable personal protective equipment should be worn.
- Working alone in using/operating any powered machinery with exposed high speed moving/rotating part(s) is prohibited.
- Never put your hands/fingers or any part of your body near the moving parts or in the path of motion of machinery.
- All machine guards must be inspected and maintained periodically to ensure it conforms to the relevant safety standard.
- Only students with machine workshop training recognized and endorsed by the InnoWing are allowed to enter and use the Machine shop. Even a student is a recognized trained-user, he/she MUST work under the supervision of a technician competent in machining, as designated by signage of the Machine Shop.
- Further guidelines on machinery safety can be viewed at http://www.safety.hku.hk/homepage/pdf/MSG.pdf.
Schedule
Equipment in machine shop
- Low-risk hand power tools
- Medium-risk hand power tools
- Staff-operated hand power tools
- CNC milling machine
- Lathe machine
- Waterjet cutting machine
- Spray paint stations
Low-risk hand tools/power tools
FOR TRAINED
MEMBERS
Access
permission
permission
CHECK-IN-OUT
WITH STAFF
Requirement
before usage
before usage
WITH TRAINED
MEMBERS
Buddy system
requirement
requirement
- Trained members can borrow low-risk hand tools/power tools and use in the machine shop/makerspace/special project studios.
- [Seto please give a list of low-risk hand tools/power tools that can be borrow to members (Can borrow outside the machine shop and use in makersapce in Inno Wing)
Medium-risk hand tools/power tools
FOR TRAINED
MEMBERS
Access
permission
permission
CHECK-IN-OUT
WITH STAFF
Requirement
before usage
before usage
WITH
TECHNICIAN
Buddy system
requirement
requirement
Desktop power tools in the machine shop
- Makita Drilling Machine TB131
- Makita Cordless Drill DF333D
- Makita BDA Keyless Cordless Angle drill DDA351
- Makita Cordless Impact Driver TD110DSAE
- Makita Cordless Jig Saw DJV180
- Makita Band Saw LB1200F
- Makita Compound Mitre Saw DLS600
- Makita Slide Compound Saw LS1018L
- Makita Scroll Saw SJ401
- Makita Cordless Combination Hammer DHR202
- Makita Cordless Random Orbit Sander DBO180Z
- WING 137-3165 Metal Band Saw
Staff-operated hand tools/power tools
STAFF
ONLY
For staff with
certificate only
certificate only
CHECK-IN-OUT
WITH STAFF
Requirement
before usage
before usage
WITH
TECHNICIAN
Buddy system
requirement
requirement
- Makita Cordless Trimmer DRT50Z
- Milwaukee C12 RT Cordless Rotary Tool (For staff with abrasive wheel safety certificate use only)
- Makita DGA404 Cordless Angle Grinder (For staff with abrasive wheel safety certificate use only)
- Makita 2414NB Cut-off Saw (For staff with abrasive wheel safety certificate use only)
CNC milling machine
FOR TRAINED
MEMBERS
Access
permission
permission
BOOKING
REQUIRED
Requirement
before usage
before usage
TECHNICIAN’s
SUPERVISION
Buddy system
requirement
requirement
Booking (CNC milling machine)
- Each booking slot spans 2 hours.
- Please make the booking at least 1 hour in advance (available timeslots in the upcoming 2 weeks are listed).
- Note: Innovation Wing is closed on University / public holidays. Please double-check and do not make bookings on those dates.
- Please also check the latest announcement about the opening hours of the Innovation Wing. The machine shop is closed when Innovation Wing is closed. Thank you.
AVEMAX CV-400
- Specification: http://www.milling.com.tw/products-detail.php?Key=22
Lathe machine
FOR TRAINED
MEMBERS
Access
permission
permission
BOOKING
REQUIRED
Requirement
before usage
before usage
TECHNICIAN’s
SUPERVISION
Buddy system
requirement
requirement
Booking (Lathe machine)
- Each booking slot spans 2 hours.
- Please make the booking at least 1 hour in advance (available timeslots in the upcoming 2 weeks are listed).
- Note: Innovation Wing is closed on University / public holidays. Please double-check and do not make bookings on those dates.
- Please also check the latest announcement about the opening hours of the Innovation Wing. The machine shop is closed when Innovation Wing is closed. Thank you.
ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet cutting machine
FOR TRAINED
MEMBERS
Access
permission
permission
BOOKING
REQUIRED
Requirement
before usage
before usage
TECHNICIAN’s
SUPERVISION
Buddy system
requirement
requirement
OMAX ProtoMAX
- Cutting Area: 304 x 304 mm
- Maximum Material Thickness: 25 mm
- Specification: https://www.omax.com/en/us/protomax-waterjet
Spray paint stations
FOR TRAINED
MEMBERS
Access
permission
permission
BOOKING
REQUIRED
Requirement
before usage
before usage
WITH TRAINED
MEMBERS
Buddy system
requirement
requirement
Spray paint station
- Color spray
- Spray paint set
Booking
- Please email the technical team of Innovation Wing: innowing@hku.hk
For Inquiries, Please Contact
Please contact
- CS Seto (csseto[at]hku.hk), the technical manager of the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing, or
- Ryan chan (ryancck[at]hku.hk), the senior technical assistant of the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing