The CNC Router is housed adjacent to the wood studio in FAB 223. The ShopBot PRS Standard has a cut bed size of 48″ × 96″ and a Z height clearance of 6″.
Individuals looking to use the CNC router should contact the IST to go over the scope of their project, assess their file, and arrange a time for cutting.
IST: Ben Kellogg kelloggb1@newpaltz.edu ext: 3895
Similar to the rest of the machines in the DFL, cut files must be developed by the user. We request that if you are looking to utilize the CNC router that you come in with a file already prepared. Acceptable file formats are: DXF, AI (vector line work), and CDR (vector line work). For 3D routing: STEP.
The run-time cost for the CNC router is $37.50 per hour ($0.625 per min). This fee is for SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff. Pricing for external clients will differ.
It is REQUIRED that the user be present for the loading of material, routing, and unloading of cut parts.
We have bits on hand that can be used for cutting. These are used “shop bits” so there are no guarantees in regards to edge finish. Some sanding of finished parts may be required. If your project requires a specific level of edge finish, or a specialized bit that we do not have, it is asked that the user provide their own bit. A wide variety of cutters can be found through the links below.
Due to storage limitations the DFL is not able to provide materials. Materials should be procured by the user and brought to FAB 223. If you are having materials delivered, please use the address below.*
1 Hawk Drive Fine Arts Building (FAB) SUNY New Paltz New Paltz, NY 12561
*Individuals ordering materials will be in charge of receiving their own deliveries. No one from the DFL will be able to serve as a point of contact for a distributor.
Raw lumber (non-sheet goods) should be brought to the router in dimensional form. Rough edges should be trued and wood should be a uniform thickness. If one does not have access to the wood studio, or the appropriate tools, it would be best to arrange a time with the IST to make these changes to your material.
Lastly, we cannot guarantee perfection. Every project brought through our shop is new to us so inevitably, there is the chance that things may go wrong. We will do everything within our power to ensure the best final product, but again, we cannot guarantee perfection and have no way of promising re-cuts. With this in mind, be willing and open to learn from this process and we will continue to do the same.
