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Kappe Library	Art Supply Store
Fabrication Shop	Computer Resources + Print Center
Robot House

FABRICATION SHOP

The 5,000-square-foot fabrication shop at SCI-Arc plays an integral role in student work, supporting hands-on experimentation with materials and construction. The shop is equipped with state of the art computer controlled (CNC) machines, including laser cutters, 3-axis milling machines, a plasma cutter, powder and plastic 3D printers and a plastics vacuum-former. Additionally, the shop houses a wide array of traditional metal and woodworking machinery and tools, including new multi-use drill presses and table saws with the latest safety features. The facility enables and encourages innovation with materials including wood, metals, plastics and concrete and allows for the creation and assembly of substantial projects. The shop is staffed with experts who instruct and guide students in the use of the equipment so they can bring their projects to life, from model making to full-size construction of furniture and architectural elements. The shop has space for outdoor work year-round as needed. While primarily for student use, it is open to faculty and alumni depending on availability. Useful Documents SCI-Arc Shop Safety Handout Shop Use Request Form Tool/Equipment Checkout Form

Computer-controlled machinery

MultiCam 3-axis router mills

• 4' x 8' tables with 10" of Z-Axis clearance
• 6-station automatic tool changer
• 15 hp vacuum & T-slot hold down systems
• 7.5 hp / 24,000 rpm spindle
• Shop-supplied cutters
• Materials: foams, plastics, woods, and some nonferrous metals

Universal laser cutters (2)

• 18" x 32" beds
• 60W laser
• Air assist
• Red dot alignment
• Materials: paper, fabrics, foams, plastics, woods
• Cuts acrylic up to 3/8", wood up to ¼" thick

Plasma cutter

• 4' x 8' bed
• 2-Axis CNC
• Materials: most metals
• Cuts steel up to 1/16" thick
• Cuts aluminum up to 1/8" thick

Z-Corp Powder 3D printers (3)

• 8" x 10" x 8" build envelope
• Water-hardening powder
• Color printing capability, including gradient color

Dimension 1200es (ABS) 3D printer

• 10" x 10" x 12" build envelope
• Soluble Support Technology
• Solid color printing capability

Thermoformer

• 3.5' x 7.5' x 2' formable envelope
• Can pull up to 3/8" extruded acrylic
• Materials: all thermo-formable plastics

Wood Shop

Saws

• 12" Sliding Table
• 10" Saw-Stop Table
• 20" Vertical Band
• 10" Vertical Band
• 12" Sliding Compound Miter Chop

Drill Presses

• 1hp Radial
• 1.5hp Variable-Speed

Sanders

• 8" Edge
• 20" Disc
• 12" Disc

Joiner/Planer

• 3hp 12"

Wood Lathe

• 2 hp with 8" Swing

Metal Shop

Band Saws

• 12" Vertical Band
• Horizontal Band
• 12" Abrasive Chop

Milling Machines

• 3hp Variable-Speed 9" x 42" Knee Mill w/DRO and X-axis power feed

Lathe

• 2hp with 8" swing

Other metal working tools

• Hydraulic Tube Bender
• 48" Box Brake
• 36" Shear
• Sand Blasting Cabinet
• Pedestal Grinder/Sanders

Welders/Cutters

• Aluminum MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Steel MIG Welders
• Plasma Cutter