How It Works:

  • This piece of machinery cuts, drills, and carves wood, MDF, plastics, foams, vinyl, and aluminum.

A Few Things You Can Make:

  • The possibilities are endless. It’s great for rapid prototyping, and taking your projects all the way to finished products.

Equipment Details 

Color Coding:

  • Red

What We Have:

  • ShopBot Desktop MAX

Supplies Used:

  • We stock: MDF
  • You can cut:
    • Wood, MDF, Plywood, Laminate
    • Plastic/Acrylic & Plexiglass
    • Fiberglass
    • Sign Foam, Sign Board
    • Aluminum, Brass, and Copper

Related Software: 

  • Aspire 11.5
  • VTransfer

File Formats:

  • CRD3D, CRV, DXF, DWG, EPS, AI, PDF, SKP (for design see more here)
  • Shopbot CNC machine needs .sbp file extension to cut

Project Specifications: 

  • Max material size 36” x 24” x 3.5”

Related Equipment:

  • Electric Hand Tools
  • CNC Drill Bits

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Notes of Use:

  • Reservation required.
  • Follow all safety information carefully.
  • Use only approved materials.