Rapid Prototyping: CNC Router
Computerized carving for 2d and 3d projects
Summer 2024: NO ACCESS
*Sunday, May 5th 2024, will be the last day to work or store items in any of our existing fabrication studios, or return items to the Tool Center. We will reopen in the Fall at our new location in Double Ground*
*During the last 30 minutes of shop hours, only clean up is permitted.
CNC Router
Main Building
Current Students, Faculty, and Staff may reserve and use the CNC Router after completing a CNC orientation.
Users will first book a "file prep" appointment to have their file inspected by studio staff and assist in the creation of tool paths. Once that has been accomplished, and your file has been approved by a staff member. Both reservations may be booked 1 week in advance, so allow up to 2 weeks for your manufacturing timeline during high use time periods.
Due to academic program needs and the large volume of students that this space supports, the CNC Router is not available to for alumni access.
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About the Rapid Prototyping: CNC Router
The CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) Router is a 3 axis tool is capable of cutting and carving materials up to 3 x 48 x 96 inches in size.
The CNC Router can accept files designed in a variety of 2D and 3D modeling platforms. The primary CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software that we use to drive the machine is RhinoCam.
Specializing in These Materials
- Acrylic
- Cardboard
- Foam
- Insulation Foam
- Masonite
- Plastic
- Plywood
- Wood
Tools and Equipment
- Multicam 3000 CNC Router with 6 bay automatic tool changer
Resources
- How to reserve Rapid Prototyping Studio Equipment
- Multicam CNC Router Orientation and Guide
- Rhino Cam Tool Library for Student Use (updated Mar 2018)
- File Setup
- CCA Shops Safety and Conduct Rules_AY23
- Patron Portal - Tool Reservation System
- Getting Started with RhinoCAM (PDF):
- RhinoCAM 2.5- 3 operation set up video:
- CNC handbook
- CNC basics Guide
- Payment and Fines
ORIENTATION DATES
Users must attend an orientation to be allowed access to any of the equipment in the Rapid Prototyping Studio including the CNC Router. A full list of currently scheduled orientations will be listed on the calendar posted to this page. Orientations will not be scheduled during the final 4 weeks of the semester to accommodate student use of the equipment. There are 2 types of orientations:
Open Orientations: Any user (student, staff, and faculty) may attend an "open" orientation, which are scheduled frequently throughout the semester. Sign ups for Rapid Prototyping Studio orientations are NOT required. To attend, please be on time and sign in on the attendance sheet; users who are more than 5 minutes late will not be allowed to attend.
Class Orientations: A class orientation is a private or closed orientation organized by a faculty member for their students in a specific class. The RPStudio requires a minimum of 1 weeks notice to attempt to schedule your classes orientation. Faculty may request to schedule a "class" orientation by submitting this Rapid Prototyping Studio Orientation Request Form