Section 1 - Manufacturing
These events are designed for students manufacturing unique work using a varity of modern techniques. All projects must include the required documentation and they must physically be present at the conference to be judged.
Unique to Texas Projects (UTE-Projects) are events that are unique to the state of Texas and can be competed at the regional and state level.
Projects can be completed either individually or as a team. When registering the project for the Regional Competition, the project will be registered to one student of a team.
Regions may enter up to 7 projects for each UTE-Project event.
If students only have events in this category, they may register as a virtual competitor and attendance is not required.
Students are responsible for reviewing and following the general rules and guidelines established in the:
General Rules and Regulations
- Copyright Policy
- Student Uniqueness of Work Policy
- Required Documentation
These rules and requirements may be modified at the regional levels to accommodate for space and time constraints, check with your region for more details.
Important: Ignorance of the rules and/or misunderstanding of the rules as run at the state conference is not an excuse for a protest or additional consideration.
Section 1.0 - CNC/CAM and 3D Printing
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) or Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) devices are used by students to create project entries in this section. Any projects in which CNC mills, lathes, routers, laser engravers, or similar devices were not used to produce all major components should not be entered in this category. Students are responsible for the design, material selection, and any assembly necessary to complete the project. Components such as hardware can be purchased but must be included in the documentation form.
Mill/Router/Lathe
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| CNC/CAM Mill/Router/Lathe - Wood Single Piece | MP10000 |
| CNC/CAM Mill/Router/Lathe - Wood 2 or More Parts | MP10001 |
| CNC/CAM Mill/Router/Lathe - Wood a Pen, a Pencil or a Set | MP10002 |
| CNC/CAM Mill/Router/Lathe - Any Material Other Than Wood Single Piece | MP10003 |
| CNC/CAM Mill/Router/Lathe - Any Material Other Than Wood 2 or More Parts | MP10004 |
| CNC/CAM Mill/Router/Lathe - Any Material Other Than Wood Pen, a Pencil, or a Set | MP10005 |
Laser Engraver
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| CNC/CAM Laser Engraver - Wood Single Piece | MP10100 |
| CNC/CAM Laser Engraver - Wood 2 or More Parts | MP10101 |
| CNC/CAM Laser Engraver - Any Material Other Than Wood Single Piece | MP10102 |
| CNC/CAM Laser Engraver - Any Material Other Than Wood 2 or More Parts | MP10103 |
Plasma Cutter
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| CNC/CAM Plasma Cutter - Metal Single Piece | MP10200 |
| CNC/CAM Plasma Cutter - Metal 2 or More Parts | MP10201 |
Other CNC/CAM
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| CNC/CAM Other - Embroidery | MP10300 |
| CNC/CAM Other - Vinyl Cutter | MP10301 |
3D Printing
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| CNC/CAM 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - Engineering Single Part | MP10400 |
| CNC/CAM 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - Architectural Single Part | MP10401 |
| CNC/CAM 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - Biomedical Single Part | MP10402 |
| CNC/CAM 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - Any Other Subject Single Part | MP10403 |
Section 1.1 - Wood
Items in this section involve student created projects in which students used traditional and modern woodworking tools, methods, and techniques to create projects. Projects may contain minimal use of CNC mills, lathes, computer-controlled lasers, etc. Projects that used CNC mills, lathes, computer-controlled lasers, etc. for more than 80% of fabrication of the total project should not be entered in this category. Purchased materials such as glass, mirrors, and hardware must be listed in documentation and do not count as an additional construction material. Students are responsible for the design, material selection, and any assembly necessary to complete the project.
Manual Turning
Projects in this category are crafted using traditional lathe and turning tools. Example projects include but not limited to lamps, candlesticks, walking canes, and bowls.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Wood Manually Turned Pen, a Pencil or a Set | MP11000 |
| Manufacturing Wood Manually Turned Single or Multiple Parts Any Length | MP11001 |
Indoor
Projects in this category are entirely made of wood for the primary use to be indoors. Example projects include but not limited to bookshelves, tables, dressers, display cabinets, and bed headboards.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Wood Indoor No Side Dimension to Exceed 6 x 36 x 36 inches | MP11100 |
| Manufacturing Wood Indoor No Side Dimension to Exceed 24 x 24 x 96 inches | MP11101 |
| Manufacturing Wood Indoor No Side Dimension to Exceed 36 x 36 x 96 inches | MP11102 |
| Manufacturing Wood Indoor No Side Dimension to Exceed 48 x 48 x 96 inches | MP11103 |
| Manufacturing Wood Indoor Exceeds Other Sizes 49+ x 49+ x 49+ inches | MP11104 |
Outdoor
Projects in this category are entirely made of wood for the primary use to be outdoors. Example projects include but not limited to Projects in this category are entirely made of wood for the primary use to be outdoors. Example projects include but not limited to picnic tables, outdoor furniture, tiki stands, and swings.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Wood Outdoor No Side Dimension to Exceed 6 x 36 x 36 inches | MP11200 |
| Manufacturing Wood Outdoor No Side Dimension to Exceed 24 x 24 x 96 inches | MP11201 |
| Manufacturing Wood Outdoor No Side Dimension to Exceed 36 x 36 x 96 inches | MP11202 |
| Manufacturing Wood Outdoor No Side Dimension to Exceed 48 x 48 x 96 inches | MP11203 |
| Manufacturing Wood Outdoor Exceeds 49+ x 49+ x 49+ inches | MP11204 |
Section 1.2 - Metal
Items in this section involve student created projects in which students used traditional and modern metal trade tools, methods, and techniques to create projects. Projects may contain minimal use of CNC mills, lathes, computer-controlled lasers, plasma cutters, etc. Projects that used CNC mills, lathes, computer-controlled lasers, plasma cutters, etc. for more than 80% of fabrication of the total project should not be entered in this category. Purchased materials such as glass, mirrors, and hardware must be listed in documentation and do not count as an additional construction material. Students are responsible for the design, material selection, and any assembly necessary to complete the project.
Decorative
Projects in this category are entirely made of metal for the primary use to be for decoration. Example projects include but not limited to signs, yard art, table inlays, and name plates.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Metals Decorative Not to Exceed 6 x 36 x 36 inches | MP12000 |
| Manufacturing Metals Decorative Not to Exceed 24 x 24 x 120 inches | MP12001 |
| Manufacturing Metals Decorative Not to Exceed 36 x 36 x 120 inches | MP12002 |
| Manufacturing Metals Decorative Not to Exceed 48 x 48 x 120 inches | MP12003 |
| Manufacturing Metals Decorative Not to Exceed 60 x 60 x 120 inches | MP12004 |
| Manufacturing Metals Decorative Not to Exceed 72 x 72 x 120 inches | MP12005 |
| Manufacturing Metals Decorative Exceeds 72+ x 72+ x 120+ inches | MP12006 |
Functional
Projects in this category are entirely made of metal for the primary use to perform a function. Example projects include but not limited to bumpers, fire pits, grills/smokers, and farm equipment.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Metals Functional Not to Exceed 6 x 36 x 36 inches | MP12100 |
| Manufacturing Metals Functional Not to Exceed 24 x 24 x 120 inches | MP12101 |
| Manufacturing Metals Functional Not to Exceed 36 x 36 x 120 inches | MP12102 |
| Manufacturing Metals Functional Not to Exceed 48 x 48 x 120 inches | MP12103 |
| Manufacturing Metals Functional Not to Exceed 60 x 60 x 120 inches | MP12104 |
| Manufacturing Metals Functional Not to Exceed 72 x 72 x 120 inches | MP12105 |
| Manufacturing Metals Functional Exceeds 72+ x 72+ x 120+ inches | MP12106 |
Section 1.3 - Other Materials
Projects in this section are entirely made of one material other than wood or metal. Example projects include but not limited to RC car body, walking cane, artistic statue, PVC catapult, and drinking glass.
PVC
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Other Materials PVC Not to Exceed 6 x 36 x 36 inches | MP13000 |
| Other Materials PVC Not to Exceed 36 x 36 x 36 inches | MP13001 |
| Other Materials PVC Exceeds 36+ x 36+ x 36+ inches | MP13002 |
Material Turning
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Other Materials Manual Turned Any Material Other Than Wood Pen, a Pencil, or a Set | MP13100 |
| Other Materials Manual Turned Any Material Other Than Wood Single or Multiple Parts of Any Length | MP13101 |
Other Materials
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Other Materials Injection Molding | MP13200 |
| Other Materials Vacuum Forming | MP13201 |
| Other Materials Casting | MP13202 |
| Other Materials Reinforced Resins | MP13203 |
| Other Materials Non-Acrylic | MP13204 |
| Other Materials Composite | MP13205 |
| Other Materials Acrylics | MP13206 |
| Other Materials Fabric | MP13207 |
| Other Materials Glass | MP13208 |
| Other Materials Leather | MP13209 |
| Other Materials Paper | MP13210 |
| Other Materials Combination of 2 or More Materials (No Wood or Metal) | MP13211 |
Wood/Metal Mixed Materials
Combination Material projects in this section are made of 2 or more materials including wood and metal. Example projects include but not limited to wood and resin table tops, wood and metal furniture, and stained glass and metal yard art.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Wood/Metal Mixed Materials Not to Exceed 6 x 36 x 36 inches | MP13300 |
| Wood/Metal Mixed Materials Not to Exceed 24 x 24 x 96 inches | MP13301 |
| Wood/Metal Mixed Materials Not to Exceed 36 x 36 x 96 inches | MP13302 |
| Wood/Metal Mixed Materials Not to Exceed 48 x 48 x 96 inches | MP13303 |
| Wood/Metal Mixed Materials Size Exceed 48+ x 48+ x 96+ inches | MP13304 |
Restoration
Restoration items that were originally commercially manufactured and have been restored to their original state. A work history must accompany the entry showing the condition of the item before the restoration. All parts not reconditioned by the student must be identified. Photos documenting the restoration process must be included in the required documentation for projects in these categories.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Restoration Furniture | MP13400 |
| Restoration Mechanical/Machine Devices | MP13401 |
| Restoration Electrical/Appliances | MP13402 |
| Restoration Toys | MP13403 |
Recycled
Recycled projects must be made out of a minimum of 50% recycled materials. A recycled material is defined by using a component or material in a way that it was not originally designed for. An example would be using bathroom tissue rolls to create the inner structure of a foot stool, using license plates to create the outline of Texas, or using painted plastic spoons to create a decorative mirror. A work history must accompany the entry showing the recycled item before construction. Photos documenting the construction process must be included in the required documentation for projects in these categories.
| Event | Event # |
|---|---|
| Recycled Materials Wood | MP13500 |
| Recycled Materials Metal | MP13501 |
| Recycled Materials Electrical/Electronics | MP13502 |
| Recycled Materials Plastic | MP13503 |
| Recycled Materials Combination of 2 or More Recycled Materials | MP13504 |