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Welcome to the College of Engineering's Mustang '60 and Aero Hangar Machine Shops!

Announcements

ALL SHOPS CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

All Shops will open the week of January 12th, 2026. See below for details

Red Tag Tours

The Red Tag grants initial access to the shops and covers almost everything aside from lathes, mills and welders

Second Level Trainings + ECNC

These are the trainings beyond the initial Red Tag level. Includes Welding , Mill and Lathe 101 trainings as well as the Entry-Level CNC (ECNC) Mill Training

Waterjet Status

Working! Request parts through link in heading

Shop Reservations and services

Red Tags, Trainings, Waterjet, CNC Fee for Service Work

Mustang ’60 Shop: Eric Pulse and Allian Roman work on new Haas VF3 milling machine.
Mechanical engineering student Bodhi Edwards works on the frame of the Cal Poly Baja Car

Hours and Locations

Winter 2026 Hours: Weeks 2-10

Beginning January 12th, 2026:

Mustang ’60 (197-114) MWF 10-6

The Mustang Makerspace (197-110) M-F 10-7, Sat 9-6

Beginning January 13th, 2026:

The Aero Hangar (04A-100)- TR 10-6, Sat 9-5

Last week of Tours and Trainings: Week 8

Last Day Open: Friday March 13th, Week 10

Red Tags, Lathe, Mill and Composites Trainings are at the Hangar, all others at Mustang ’60 or the Mustang Makerspace

Mustang ’60: 805-756-5634            Hangar: 805-756-2266

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