Category: Introductions

this category is for all the workshop introductions

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00 Raplab Course: Raplab Introduction

Raplab Introduction

Hello! I’m glad you decided to enroll in this course. I’m Alessandro, the head of the Raplab and your course facilitator.

I will be your guide on this journey. Please email me directly at any point if you have questions or concerns. 

We appreciate feedback, so if you notice anything about this course that could help improve your experience, don’t hesitate to mention it.

This course provides a basic overview of Raplab and the essential things you need to know to work in our workshops. By taking this course, you will start your journey of becoming an empowered model and prototype-making person. 

Who is this course for?

This course is designed explicitly for BA, MA, and Ph.D. students, teaching staff, and employees of the Department of Architecture and other Departments at ETH Zurich.

What will I learn?

  1. You will get an overview of the Raplab and its infrastructure
  2. You will get to know how access, permissions, and introductions work
  3. You will be able to find all vital information on our website
  4. You will understand the potential and the limits of the Raplab

How do I complete the course?

It’s simple – carefully read the learning material and take notes to ask us questions if something is unclear.

Estimated time to complete the course: 20-30min

Learning Material

 

  1. Raplab Concept
  2. User Agreement
  3. Raplab Team
  4. Account
  5. Group Raplab Representatives
  6. Access and Priority
  7. Tools and Material
  8. Opening Hours
  9. HIL Wood Workshop
  10. HIL Casting Workshop
  11. HIL Digital Workshop
  12. HIL CNC Workshop
  13. HIL Paint Workshop
  14. ONA Model Workshop
  15. Tool Lending Library
  16. Mobile Photo Studio
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03 Raplab Course: Casting Workshop

Casting Workshop Introduction

Hello! I am glad you decided to join this course. I’m your course facilitator, Lila.

I will be your guide for this journey. Please contact me at any point if you have questions or concerns by emailing me directly. 

We appreciate feedback, so if you notice anything about this course that could help improve your experience, don’t hesitate to mention it.

Introduction

The course “Raplab: Casting Workshop Introduction” introduces the basic usage of the materials and techniques available in the casting workshop and explains the foundations of safe working procedures that we at Raplab follow to conduct our work.

You can enrol in this course only after completing the Raplab safety introduction. This course is the preparation for the in-person introduction. Both must be completed to get access to the casting workshop.

Who is this course for?

This introduction course is for the BA, MA, MAS, and Ph.D. program students and employees of the Department of Architecture ETH Zurich who need access to the casting workshop of the Raplab.

What will I learn?

You will get an overview of the following topics:

  1. Detailed overview of the Raplab casting workshop (CWS) and its materials and machines.
  2. Introduction to the fundamentals of the materials.
  3. Summary of the casting workshop’s processes and machines involved in creating architectural models.

How do I complete the course?

To complete this course, users must complete the Moodle quiz after studying the learning material.
Reading through the content and completing the quiz will take about one hour. 

Learning Material

  1. CWS Casting Workshop
  2. Material Shop
  3. Simple molds for plaster and concrete
  4. Plaster – General Overview
  5. Plaster – Casting 
Take the Moodle Quiz!
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04 Raplab Course: Digital Workshop

Digital Workshop Introduction

Hello! I am so glad you decided to join this course. I’m your course facilitator, Henry.

I will be your guide for this journey. Please contact me at any point if you have questions or concerns by emailing me directly. 

We appreciate feedback, so if you notice anything about this course that could help improve your experience, don’t hesitate to mention it.

Introduction

This course introduces the basic concepts of each machine available in the digital workshop and explains the foundations of proper working procedures that Raplab follows to conduct its work.

You can enroll in this course only after completing the safety introduction. The course qualifies you to use the digital workshop independently after showing the completed exercise to me.

Who is this course for?

This introduction course is for the BA (3rd semester and above), MA, MAS, and Ph.D. program students and employees of the Department of Architecture ETH Zurich that need access to the digital workshop of the Raplab.

What will I learn?

You will get an overview of the following topics:

  1. Detailed overview of the Raplab digital workshop (DWS) and its machines.
  2. Introduction to the fundamentals of the machinery.
  3. Summary of the materials that can be processed.

How do I complete the course?

To complete this course, users must study all the listed learning material to prepare for the Moodle quiz and independently complete an exercise that demonstrates their proficiency in using the machines.
 
Reading through the content and completing the quiz will take about two hours. An additional hour is required to complete the in-person exercise. 

Learning Material

  1. Digital Workshop Introduction 
  2. Recycling and Waste
  3. 3D Printing Skill Builder
  4. Prusa 3D Printing Tutorial
  5. Digital Cutters Skill Builder
  6. Zund Tutorial
  7. Laser Cutter Tutorial
  8. Laser Cutting Skill builder
  9. Digital Machines – A Practical Overview
Digital Workshop Moodle Quiz
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02 Raplab Course: Wood Workshop

Wood Workshop Introduction

Hello! I’m so glad you decided to enroll in this course. I’m Christian, your course facilitator.

I will be your guide on this journey. Please email me directly at any point if you have questions or concerns. 

We appreciate feedback, so if you notice anything about this course that could help improve your experience, don’t hesitate to mention it.

The Moodle course “Raplab: Wood Workshop Introduction” introduces the basic safety concepts of each machine available in the wood workshop and explains the foundations of safe working procedures that we at Raplab follow to conduct our work.

You can enroll in this course only after completing the safety intro. This Moodle course is the preparation for the in-person introduction. Both must be completed to get access to the wood workshop.

Who is this course for?

This
introduction course is for the BA, MA, MAS, and Ph.D. program students
and employees of the department of architecture ETH Zurich that need
access to the digital workshop of the Raplab.

What will I learn?

You will get an overview of the following topics:

  1. Detailed overview of the Raplab wood workshop (HWS) and its machines.
  2. Introduction to the fundamentals of the machinery.
  3. Summary of the materials that can be processed.
  4. Basic safety rules and best practices related to each machine.

How do I complete the course?

To complete this course, users must complete the Moodle quiz after studying the learning material.
It will take about two hours to read through the content and complete the quiz.

Learning Material

  1. Wood Workshop Introduction 
  2. Bandsaw
  3. Disc Sander
  4. Belt Sander
  5. Drill Press
  6. Scroll Saw
  7. Scroll Band Saw
  8. Tools And Materials
  9. Tool Lending Library
Let's do the Moodle Quiz!
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01 Raplab Course: Work Safety

Raplab Work Safety

Hello! I’m so glad you decided to enroll in this course. I’m Federico, your course facilitator.

I will be your guide on this journey. Please email me directly at any point if you have questions or concerns. 

We appreciate feedback, so if you notice anything about this course that could help improve your experience, don’t hesitate to mention it.

This course provides an overview of the general work safety rules that apply during your studies, research, or work at the department. By taking this course, you acknowledge your active part in upholding safe working procedures by adhering to our work guidelines.

Upon completing the Moodle Introduction and Safety Quiz at the end of this section, you will be eligible to enroll for all other workshop introductions and in-person classes.

Who is this course for?

This course is specifically designed for BA, MA, and Ph.D. Students, teaching staff, and employees of the Department of Architecture ETH Zurich.

What will I learn?

  1. You will receive an overview of the Raplab and its infrastructure
  2. You will get an introduction to work safety
  3. You will get a refresher in first aid
  4. You will understand best practices for a safe work environment

How do I complete the course?

Users must pass the Moodle quiz after studying the learning material below to complete this course.

Estimated time to complete the course: 1h

Learning Material

  1. Workshop Principles
  2. Safety Factors
  3. Dress Code
  4. Personal Protection Equipment
  5. First Aid
Let's do the introduction & safety quiz
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