UNSW Making

CNC Routers - Benchtop

CNC milling is a subtractive manufacturing process whereby a computer controlled tool is used to cut away material in 3D based on a computer generated toolpath.

CNC milling is a subtractive manufacturing process whereby a computer controlled tool is used to cut away material in 3D based on a computer generated toolpath.

Suitable Materials

  • Exterior Plywood
  • Interior Plywood
  • Non-Ferrous Metals
  • Plastic
  • Solid Timber
  • XPS Foam

Process

  • Machining
  • Milling
  • Routing

Machine Locations

Makerspace Facility Make Model Work area Number of machines
Design Futures Lab Metal Workshop Bluecarve Turbo Half Sheet 1300x1300x105mm 1
Engineering Makerspaces On Loan Equipment Bluecarve Turbo Half Sheet 1300x1300x105mm 1
Engineering Makerspaces James N. Kirby Makerspace LPKF ProtoMat E-44 229 x 305 x 5 mm 1
Engineering Makerspaces Elec Makerspace LPKF ProtoMat E-44 229 x 305 x 5 mm 1
Engineering Makerspaces James N. Kirby Makerspace Symbiosis 6040 600 x 400 x 150mm 1
MCIC MCIC Makerspace Roland MDX-540 480(X) x 380(Y) x 150(Z)mm 1