Turning Ideas Into Reality
The Biological and Agricultural Engineering Shop provides high-quality design and fabrication services customized to meet the unique needs of any UC project.
The BAE shop has the capability to manage fabrication, machining, and welding projects from any department within the UC system and beyond.
When shop services are required, please fill out a Service Request with your UC account number and an authorized signature. Requests from outside the UC system should be emailed to shop staff directly.
BAE faculty, students, and visiting scholars are welcome to use the tools and machines within the shop once they have completed departmental shop and equipment-specific BAE safety training.
Services:
- Custom prototyping
- Complete welding and metal fabrication
- Engineering, design, and CAD (SolidWorks & Fusion 360)
- CNC and manual machining
- Research support
- Basic wiring and electronics development
- Repair of broken parts and equipment
Contact Us:
Phone: (530) 752-2737
Email: baeshop@ucdavis.edu
Shop Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7am–12pm, 1–5pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
*Hours subject to change
Equipment:
- Full welding capabilities: 2 Miller 350LX T.I.G. machines, 1 Miller 350P M.I.G. welding machine, 1 Hobart Handler 120v M.I.G., 1 Miller Spectrum 1250 plasma cutter, 1 Linde VI 253C M.I.G. machine, and several welding turntables.
- Welding Processes: T.I.G., M.I.G., stick, pulse M.I.G., spray arc, flux core, oxy acetylene, silver soldering and brazing.
- Metal fabrication and forming: 100 ton Pittsburg Ironworker, Ellis belt sander, Ellis 1600 mitre cutting band saw, Marvel vertical band saw, 6 foot power sheet metal shear, 25 ton arbor press, various sheet metal box and pan brakes and other metal working machines.
- Full service machine shop: 4 Bridgeport milling machines: one 2 axis CNC 9 x 48 bed, one 3 axis CNC 9 x 48 bed, and two manual 9 x 42 bed with DRO'S. A Milltronics 3 axis CNC mill with a 16 x 54 bed and a Haas TL-1 CNC lathe. Various other lathes, manual mills, and drill presses.
- Sand blaster and glass bead blaster
- Forklift
- Electronics lab: soldering irons, multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and wiring supplies.
Rates:
Our shop offers competitive labor rates tailored to each project's specific requirements. Please email us directly at baeshop@ucdavis.edu for a customized estimate that best suits your needs.
Interested in becoming an authorized user of the BAE Shop?
The BAE shop, located at 1329 Bainer Hall, is a versatile and inclusive workspace on campus at UC Davis. It welcomes students, faculty, and staff interested in fabrication or manufacturing projects. Once individuals complete the required safety training, they can gain access to a variety of tools and equipment, enabling them to work on their projects. The shop is designed to support a collaborative environment where creativity and hands-on learning thrive, making it an invaluable resource for those who want to bring their ideas to life.
- Initial BAE Shop Training - $180 (additional training required for powered equipment, please ask during initial training)