Summary

The Factory makerspace is a unique training based lab collection offered to currently enrolled UNT students, faculty and staff. As a makerspace we are a collaborative learning center for building ideas, however, we do not offer production services. Some machines/services/training may expose patron to possible dangers and therefore all users must go through a general safety and specific equipment training. A number of machines are available for in-space use only. Although many items in the makerspace collection are circulating, discoverable in the Library catalog and can be checked out, there are special loan periods, booking procedures, renewal rules and fine rates that apply. Every project request is subject to the Factory’s review/approval process.

Makerspace items can be costly and it is the responsibility of the patron to return items in the same or better condition than they were when checked out.

Bookable Equipment

Equipment that is only available through booking requests. Items that fall under bookable have the following circulating rules

• Available to: UNT currently enrolled students (Undergrad, grad, Doctoral, Honors, and TAMS), Faculty (regular UNT Denton faculty), Staff (active UNT Denton staff)
• Loan Period: 4 days
• Renewals Allowed: no
• Check Out Limits: 1 camera, 2 lenses max
• Fines Rate: $10.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine
• Repair/Replacement Cost: Damages incurred while in use may be charged to the patron

Circulating Equipment

Equipment from the makerspace collection that is available through the catalog and available to leave space are circulating items. Items that fall under circulating equipment have the following circulating rules:

• Available to: UNT currently enrolled students (Undergrad, grad, Doctoral, Honors, and TAMS), Faculty (regular UNT Denton faculty), Staff (active UNT Denton staff)
• Loan Period: 7 days
• Renewals Allowed: y, if no holds
• Fines Rate: $10.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine
• Repair/Replacement Cost: Damages incurred while in use may be charged to the patron

In-Space Equipment

Equipment that is for use within the defined area of the makerspace is considered in-space use. Items that fall under in space have the following circulating rules

• Available to: UNT currently enrolled students (Undergrad, grad, Doctoral, Honors, and TAMS), Faculty (regular UNT Denton faculty), Staff (active UNT Denton staff)
• Loan Period: 4 hours
• Renewals Allowed: y, if no one is waiting
• Check Out Limits: 1 item
• Fines Rate: $10.00 per hour, $100.00 maximum fine
• Repair/Replacement Cost: Damages incurred while in use may be charged to the patron
• Exception: Hand tools can leave space but are subject to the 4 hours

Service-based Equipment

Equipment that is for use within the makerspace and requires a trained Maker at every use is the service based equipment. Items that fall under service based equipment require work requests and have the following use rules:

• Available to: UNT currently enrolled students (Undergrad, grad, Doctoral, Honors, and TAMS), Faculty (regular UNT Denton faculty), Staff (active UNT Denton staff)
• USE: Will be subject to review and approval
• Production Limits: 1 item
• Materials: Supplied by the patron and must include a test piece
• Repair/Replacement Cost: Damages incurred while in use may be charged to the patron

Paid Services

3D printing is a paid service. 3D printing in The Factory is a paid service with the following procedure:

• Available to: anyone
• USE: Will be subject to review and approval, submit .stl file here
• Time frame: 7-10 days from date paid
• Materials: ABS or PLA
• Cost: $1/hour
• Files: .stl format*

*If you need assistance with learning how to use design software or potential adjustments to a file, a consultation or training is required. The Factory does not create .stl files for patrons.