EQUIPMENT

Universal Laser Cutter (Blue)

Specs:  Bed size: 24" x 18". 60 watts.   Cuts materials up to about 1/4" thick.

Compatible software:    We print from Corel Draw or Illustrator. However, you can import most vector file formats such as .DXF files into Corel Draw  from another CAD software such as  Solidworks, Fusion 360, or Rhino 3D. For engraving, you can import JPG, PDF, PNG or  files into Corel Draw.

Acceptable Materials:  Most materials EXCLUDING vinyl and PVC. Email us to check whether or not your material is acceptable.

Available Materials: 
  • Clear Acrylic: 12" x 24" x 1/4" ($14/sheet)
  • Clear PETG: 16" x 19" x .02" ($3/sheet)
  • Birch Plywood: 15" x 20" x 1/8" ($5/sheet)
  • Birch Plywood: 15" x 20" x 1/4" ($7/sheet)

   Availability:   Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.

Universal Laser Cutter (Red)

Specs:    Bed size: 32" x 18" x 9". 75 watts.   Cuts materials up to about 1/4" thick.

Compatible software:    We print from Corel Draw or Illustrator. However, you can import most vector file formats such as .DXF files into Corel Draw  from another CAD software such as  Solidworks, Fusion 360, or Rhino 3D. For engraving, you can import JPG, PDF,  or PNG files into Corel Draw.

Acceptable Materials:    Most materials EXCLUDING vinyl and PVC. Email us to check whether or not your material is acceptable.

Available Materials: 
  • Clear Acrylic: 12" x 24" x 1/4" ($14/sheet)
  • Clear PETG: 16" x 19" x .02" ($3/sheet)
  • Birch Plywood: 15" x 20" x 1/8" ($5/sheet)
  • Birch Plywood: 15" x 20" x 1/4" ($7/sheet)

Availability:   Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.
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ShopBot CNC Router

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Specs: Bed size: 4x8', Z axis travel height of 3"

Compatible software:    We use PartWorks V2.5, PartWorks 3D, or Aspire to generate toolpath files. However, you can design in any program you feel comfortable with, such as Adobe Illustrator for 2D files, or AutoCad, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino 3D, or a different CAD program for 3D modeling projects such as carving.  Accepted file formats, V2.5: *.crv, *.dxf, *.dwg, *.eps, *.ai, *.pdf. stl file for 3D milling. 

Acceptable Materials:
Hardwood, plywood, MDF, foam.

Availability:   Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab"  and "CNC Applications" courses.

                                                                                                

uPrint Plus FDM 3D Printer

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Specs: Build volume: 8x8x6". Material: ABS plastic. Finest  layer resolution:  0.01" 

​Compatible files:   Only accepts .stl files. 

3D Printing service Availability: First come first served. You may send your .stl file by email to be printed and picked up within 2-4 business days. 

In-person Availability:   Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course. 
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Material Cost: Soluble Support Material: $10/ cubic inch.  Model Material: $6/ cubic inch.

Dimension Elite FDM 3D Printer

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Specs:    Build volume: 8x8x12". Material: ABS plastic.   Finest layer resolution:  0.007" 

Compatible files:   Only accepts .stl files. 

3D Printing service   Availability:   First come first served. You may send your .stl file by email to be printed and picked up within 2-4 business days. ​

In-person Availability:   Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course. ​

Material Cost: ​Soluble Support Material: $10/ cubic inch.  Model Material: $6/ cubic inch.

Form 2 SLA 3D Printer

Specs:   Build volume: 5.7x5.7x6.9". Material: resin.  Finest layer resolution:  0.001" 

Compatible files:   Only accepts .stl files. 

3D Printing service   Availability:   First come first served. You may send your .stl file by email to be printed and picked up within 2-4 business days. 

In-person Availability:   Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course. 

Material Cost:  Standard clear or black resin: $0.70 per mL. 
                               

MakerBot Method X FDM 3D printer

Specs:   Build volume: 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.75".  Layer resolution: 20-400 microns. Max Hotend temp: 260*C/ 500*F. Max Bed temp: 100*C/ 212*F. Nozzle Size: 0.4mm. Filament Diameter: 1.75mm

Acceptable Materials:   ABS, ASA, PLA, Makerbot TOUGH, PETG, Nylon, Nylon Carbon Fiber, other experimental plastics.

Compatible files:   .stl, .obj, .amf, .iges, .step

3D Printing service   Availability:   First come first served. You may send your  files by email to be printed and picked up within 2-4 business days. 

In-person Availability:   Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course. 

Available  Materials and Costs:  ​
  •  ABS: $0.28/ g
  • Nylon Carbon Fiber: $0.30/ g
  • TOUGH PLA: $0.23/ g​
  • SR-30 support material: $0.55/ g
  • PVA support material: $0.45/ g
*Different compatible materials may be purchased through MakerBot. Use of an experimental plastic must be done in-person with a lab technician.

Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer + Fuse Sift

Specs:   Build volume: 6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8". Material: resin.  Finest layer resolution:  0.004" / 110 microns

Compatible files:   Only accepts .stl or .obj files. 

3D Printing service   Availability:   First come first served. You may send your .stl or .obj file by email to be printed and picked up within 2-4 business days. 

In-person Availability:   Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course. 

Material Cost:  Nylon 12: $0.50/ gram

* This printer is best used for production printing of small parts. Because the technology does not require you to have supports, you can stack prints to fill the whole bed chamber.


Roland Versa Print and Cut Vinyl Cutter

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 Specs:    Max roll size: 30" wide
Material: Vinyl  for printing and cutting, paper and various fabrics for printing.

Compatible software:  We use CorelDraw set up cut lines. Please export your files to .ai, .dxf, .pdf, .jpeg to be sent through the CorelDraw software. Can print straight from .eps format if there are no cut lines.

Availability:   Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course. 

Available materials:  
  • Roland Ink: $10/ mL
  • Calendar Vinyl (assorted colors + printable): $2/ ft
  • Removable (printable) Vinyl: $2/ ft
  • Heat Transfer Vinyl- Satin: $5/ ft
  • Canvas- White Satin: $5/ ft
  • Banner- Matte: $2/ ft
  • Window Cling- Clear: $2/ ft
  • Paper- Glossy: $2/ ft​

​Mayku Formbox Vacuum Former
 Specs:    Forming  size: 6x6" wide. It is recommended not to form anything taller than it is wide.  Use 3D prints or other solid  objects as a base form. Object must have no undercuts and must have vent holes in deep recesses. 

Acceptable materials:   Material must be .05" or less in thickness
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
  • Polystyrene 
  • Polycarbonate 
  • Polypropylene 
  • Polyethylene
  • Polyethylene terephthalate glycol   (PETG)
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) 
  • Acrylic 

Available materials:   
  • Clear PETG: 16" x 19" x .02" ($3/sheet)​

Availability:  Reservation  only. User must  have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.