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33 33  ** You can purchase additional credits from our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]**.** **Credits are non-refundable, but do not expire, except upon graduation. Credits can also be transferred to other students upon request. [[**Click here for information on RPS credits and pricing.**>>doc:Main.Credits and Pricing.WebHome]]
34 34  ** On equipment where the reservation includes material charges, you can get a discount by bringing in your own material, provided it meets our quality standards for use in our machines. Please note: If you are bringing in your own material, you will need to have RPS Staff manually return the credits to your account balance, and possibly create the reservation for you.
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36 -//PLEASE NOTE//: Personal reservations may only use a maximum of **2 printers**. If more are needed or a bulk batch is requested, you must come in to the RPS to discuss your project.
36 +//PLEASE NOTE//: Personal reservations may only use a maximum of **2 printers**. If more are needed or a bulk batch is requested, you must come in to the RPS to discuss your project. We can
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38 38  == Research Use ==
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40 40  Researchers can fabricate parts at the RPS through 2 different methods:
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42 42  * Self Use - generally faster and cheaper, but requires training on the equipment to be used
43 -* iLabs Requests - RPS staff will make everything for you, but this method takes much longer and costs more.
43 +* iLabs Requests - RPS staff will make everything for you, but this method costs more, and usually takes much longer due to communication delays.
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45 -Please note, researchers are not allowed to use the MEEN/Physics Joint Machine Shop for self-use at this time. In our current agreement with the Physics department, this equipment can only be used by staff, so these fabrication requests must go through the "iLabs Requests" route.
45 +Please note, researchers are not allowed to access the MEEN/Physics Joint Manual Machine Shop for self-use at this time. In our current agreement with the Physics department, this equipment can only be used by staff, so requests that involve fabrication using manual mills or manual lathes must go through the "iLabs Requests" route.
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53 53  * First, complete training on the equipment you would like to use. **[[Click here for instructions on how to sign up for training and book reservations.>>doc:Main.How to Book Training Sessions.WebHome]]**
54 54  * Research users must have sufficient credits in their account balance to make reservations on equipment. Credits can be purchased from our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]**. Credits are non-refundable, but do not expire, except upon graduation. Credits can also be transferred to other students upon request.[[** Click here for information on RPS credits and pricing.**>>doc:Main.Credits and Pricing.WebHome]]
55 -* Most research labs need to make all purchases using a specific university account assigned to their PI (also known as a FAMIS account). This can be done by purchasing RPS Credits through the department's Purchasing Office in the same way as all other research purchases are made. Simply give them your Account number, and they can purchase the credits for you.
55 +* Most research labs need to make all purchases using a specific university account assigned to their PI (also known as a FAMIS account). This can be done by purchasing RPS Credits through your department's Purchasing Office in the same way as all other research purchases are made. Simply give them your Account number, and they can purchase the credits for you. Once the credits are applied to your account, you can make reservations on the equipment.
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