In this one-hour-and-a-half workshop you will learn how to navigate the Metal Lab and use the machines for metalworking at MotionLab.Berlin. In this session you will go through the operation of a sheet-metal bender, metal band-saw, drilling and milling machine, 5-ton press, and some manual tools. By the end, you will have learned how to safely use the metalworking machinery at the lab.

This workshop does not require you to have any previous knowledge or skills in metal work.

Learning outcome

During the workshop you will learn how to:

• Use basic metalworking machinery
• Operate safely the machines at the lab.

Completing this workshop will grant you the access to use the Metal Lab at MotionLab.Berlin.

Prerequisites for metalworking at our Metal Lab

For this workshop, all necessary materials will be provided to you and are included in the price.

This workshop is held in English.

In order to guarantee the safety at the lab, we ask you to dress in worker-friendly clothing, such as cotton pants or jeans, long-sleeved t-short or shirt, and closed-toe shoes (Metal point shoes are preferred, but not required). Failing to do so will restrict your access to the lab and the workshop.