List of equipment available at CT Hackerspace (in addition to general hand tools and work surfaces...)
Lulzbot Mini
CNC Wood Router - has a 4x8 ft cutting area.
CNC Engraver -
- This gem has a 4x4in cutting area and primarily used to cut circuit boards and stamps.
Electronics Workbench
- All set up with soldering stations, oscilloscopes, multimeters and powers supplies.
Arduino Station
- This workstation has a dedicated computer and arduino set up and ready to go.
- In addition, there are a bunch of motors, potentiometers, servos, switches and the such waiting so there is no reason why you shouldn't work on your arduino project.
Bridgeport Milling Machine with Digital Readout
Drill Press, drill bit station and hardware bins
Large Metal Lathe
Metal Shaper
Large Air Compressor
Deburring Wheel
- looks a little hokey because we made it but it works awesome and will be your best friend when it removes the sharp burrs from your part!
Grinding Wheels
Hole Tapping Machine
keeps your tapped holes perpendicular to the part face
Small Arbor Press
Power Hacksaw
Media Blast Cabinet
Small Lathe (primarily used for pen making)
Radial Arm Saw
Table Saw - this thing is a super high-quality beast.
Band Saw
Belt Sanders
Spindle Sander
Scroll Saw
Kitchenette
Laser Cutter
Info:
- Brand: Universal Laser Systems
- Model: M300 Electrical
- Power: Single Phase 100/220V AC, 10/5 Amp, 50/60 Hz Grounded (earthed) and stable (surge and spike protected)
- Outside Ventilated Exhaust System: High-pressure vacuum blower capable of 250 CFM (cubic feet per minute) @ 6 inches static pressure (425m3/hr at 1.5kPa) example
- Laser Safety: CO2 Laser, Interlocked Safety Enclosure = Class I , Red Diode Pointer = Class IIIa
Specs:
- Laser Source: 50 watt CO2 Laser Cartridge
- Work Area: 24” x 12” (609.6 x 304.8 mm)
- Available Options:
- Rotary Fixture
- Air Assist (standard or computer controlled)
- Air Compressor (desiccant or refrigerated dryer options)
- Honeycomb Cutting Table
- Dual Head
- Assorted Focal Length Lens Kits
Our Todo list for the Lazer Cutter:
- Setup computer system. Software available here
- Fix Z Axis Install Ventilation System
- Determine Z Axis Motor Belt size
- Buy Z Axis Motor Belt
- Buy Vent Blower
- Buy Fire-Proof Gloves
- Future: Build material rack
- Add air assist
- Build Rotary attachment