Materials
Below is a short list of materials that we are able to work with. If you have a project and don't see your material on the list, reach out. Odds are we can machine it but would want to run a test to dial in feeds and speeds.
Wood:
Plywood
Hardwood
MDF
MDO
Partical Board
Plastics:
Acrylic
ABS
HDPE
Foam PVC
PVC
Delrin
ACM
Corian
Foam:
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)-styrofoam
Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)- rigid insulation foam
High Density Urethane (HDU)
Aluminum:
Structural grade aluminum
(softer aluminum for flashing gums up the bits)
General CNC Machining
CNC Machining (Computer Numeric Control) refers to any machining process using software or generative code to fabricate a part. The difference between this and the 3D printers, that are becoming more accessible to DIYers and hobbyists, is that cnc routing is a subtractive fabrication process whereas 3D printing is additive.
This means that cnc routers are typically used as a replacement for traditional fabrication methods. If you have some complex casework and don't want to cut out everything by hand, cnc milling might save you a bunch of time. If you're trying to make signage, milling could save you hours of work with stencils and hand routers.
