Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Early ShopBot tests

I picked up the ShopBot from their factory in North Carolina in January. This unit is capable of cutting 32" wide and 96" in length with a plunge of about 5". On this model the router on the y-axis moves on a gantry with the x-axis movement is achieve by moving the entire bed. This is a smaller machine than your standard 4x8foot version but it needs 16feet of floor space for the bed to travel back and forth.
I have spent a bunch of time experimenting and getting comfortable with the controls. I have some experience with ShopBots from VCU, we bought one the last year I was there.


Islamic pattern with a v-gouge path


The width of the reservoir at any point determines the depth of this type of cut. This path type is usually used for text on signs.



Pocket cut of Fort Peck reservoir in pink foam, could be used for a mold.

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