CNC

The CNC Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 3 equipment.

CNC Area hand tools should be marked with blue tape or paint.

Our CNC room is 234 square feet (13'x18'). It is a small but important part of the 5,500 square foot building that we lease.

CNC Area 03/15/22

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

Covid-19 notice

In case of emergency, call 911

Our physical location is:

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance

IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign

PPM Fire Escape Plan

Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.

There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.

PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
PPM Fire Escape
Plan

First Aid

There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.

FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.

FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station

Personal Protective Equipment

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

Personal Protective Equipment

Hazardous Chemicals

All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the vented room.

Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use. SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this link.

Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.

Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the vented room. Please DO NOT paint indoors.

Flammables Cabinet

Classes and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Captain -- Trevor Banks

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Area Captain Duties

To help out in the CNC Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Intro to Roland MDX-15

Events

TOSC tours CNC Area
(2021-11-24)
CNC Area
(2021-11-24)
CNC Class
(November 18, 2017)
Grant check presentation
(July 30, 2016)

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #cnc-machine

Equipment Lists

PPM Equipment List


Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	CNC router parts pro	Avid CNC		$7,000	yes	PPM	working
	shopmaster eldorado bridge mill	shopmaster		$5,000	yes	PPM	working
	Roland CNC	Roland	Modela MDX-15		Roland Technical Support	PPM	?
	handibot	ShopBot			?	PPM (Donated by David Hsu)	?
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

CNC Equipment List


Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	CNC shark	Nextwave Automation		$3,500		Drew Johnson	working
	handibot	ShopBot		$2,000	?	John Norton	working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

CNC Area hand tools should be marked with blue tape or paint.

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Donations Received

Wish List

Benefits and Policies

PPM Member Benefits

(walk in, show proof of membership)


Website	Benefit	Directions to
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs	10% discount	4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
CO Lumber Specialties	10% discount	3636 Stone Avenue
GENERAL AIR	10% discount	3031 N Nevada Ave.
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens	10% discount	1830 W Uintah Street