CNC

At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM), our CNC room is 234 square feet (13'x18').

The CNC Area at PPM consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.

Additional PPM training and then certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.

Additional PPM training (only) is required to use any of our Level 2 equipment.

Our trainers are passionate about sharing their knowledge and ensuring a positive learning experience for all.

We are grateful for their commitment and dedication to our community.

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

CNC Check-in and Reservation

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

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

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  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.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf

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  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.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet

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  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.

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  Emergency
  Eye & Face Wash
  Station

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

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  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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 spreadsheet.

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.

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  Flammables Cabinet
  in the Vented Room

Impairment

The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.

Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

 

Classes

New Member Orientation

Area Leader — Rodney Roy, Additional CNC Leaders wanted

To help out in the CNC Area contact the Area Leader on Slack

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

☐ Check, and empty, the dust collection barrel before and after each use.

Links to external sites:

Mach4 Documentation — (6) PDF files

Glossary — from PreciseBits (Palmer Lake, Colorado)

Avid CNC Playlists — on YouTube

G-Wizard, CNC Speeds and Feeds Calculator

Equipment Lists

PPM Equipment List

Item	Manufacturer	Model	Resources	Owner
CNC router parts pro	Avid CNC		4' x 8' CNC Router Kit	PPM
handibot	ShopBot Tools, Inc.	handibot	Handibot Training Material	PPM
Roland CNC	Roland	Modela MDX-15	Roland Technical Support Intro to Roland MDX-15	PPM

CNC Room Computer

Item	Application Software	Manufacturer	Model	Network Speed, Wired	System Software
computer	Autodesk Fusion, Mach4, Mach 3, VCarve (old version)				Windows 10
monitor
wired mouse
wireless keyboard

CNC Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model	Resources	Owner
	handibot	ShopBot Tools, Inc.	handibot	Training Material	John Norton

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.

Equipment Reservations

• Reserve 24 Hours in Advance to Guarantee Equipment.
• Unreserved equipment is first come first serve.
• Reservations are given up after 15 minute no show.
• Use this form to sign in (No more paper)

If you don't have a reservation:

• Be sure your job does not run longer than an upcoming reservation or you are expected to stop your job.

Donations Received

Wish List

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:

(bring proof of membership)

Company	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

Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts

Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers

At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.

The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.

Policies

Materials

Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues

This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Member Showcase

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  subwoofer box cut on CNC
  by Trevor Banks

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  subwoofer box cut on CNC
  by Trevor Banks

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  Walnut catch all tray
  by Henry D.

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  Early CNC project
  finished chair
  by Bob P.

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  Early CNC project
  by Bob P.
  (June 2017)

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  DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS
  grant check presentation
  (July 30, 2016)

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Wood Shop  

  Metal Shop  

  Shed  

  Vented Room   - make a reservation

Mach4 Tips

Autodesk Fusion Tips

VCarve Tips

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

PreciseBits — "emphasis on precision and reliability"

TouchTerrain — Easily Create 3D-Printable Terrain Models

LinuxCNC — control CNC machines, milling machines, lathes, 3D printers...

Little Machine Shop — Resource Information

Frank makes — CNC Router Parts build on YouTube

For Additional Help

For additional help, use the PPM Slack channel #cnc-machine

List of all PPM Slack channels

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.