The Factory has two CNC machines which have been really busy this semester, from stamp creation workshops to PCB boards these machines have been hard at work!
Below is information about each machine:
Shapeoko Machine: The CNC Shapeoko Machine is a milling tool available to mill common materials such as wood, plastics, soft/ non-ferrous metals, and a plethora of other materials. CNC, meaning Computer Numerically Controlled, together with a series of motors and drive components to move and control the machine axes, executing the programmed motions.
OtherMill Pro: The OtherMill Pro is a personal milling machine used to create PCB’s (Printed Circuit Boards) without the hassle of waiting for the board to be printed from an outside source. It also works with various materials such as wood and plastics, on a much smaller scale. The Othermill Pro is the fastest way to prototype high-precision PCBs in-house. Milling directly from Gerber files, the Othermill Pro handles double-sided PCBs with a variation of milling bits and can create your projects within minutes.
If you have a CNC project , you can submit a work request through The Factory website. Then an appointment will be scheduled with a Maker to train you on how to use the equipment to complete your project. Also, The Factory offers workshops on the topic.
The next CNC Easel Workshop For the Shapoko is schedule at 1pm on March 1, 2017. Registration is recommended to to limited sitting but not required.
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