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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.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
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 (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
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.
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
Past Events
TOSC tours CNC Area
(2021-11-24)
CNC Area
(2021-11-24)
CNC Class
(November 18, 2017)
Grant check presentation
(July 30, 2016)
Training
Links to external sites:
- Glossary — from PreciseBits (Palmer Lake, CO)
- Avid CNC Playlists — on YouTube
- G-Wizard, CNC Speeds and Feeds Calculator
Equipment Lists
PPM Equipment List
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model | Resources | Owner |
| CNC router parts pro |
Avid CNC | 4' x 8' CNC Router Kit | PPM | ||
handibot |
ShopBot Tools, Inc. | handibot | Handibot | PPM | |
| Roland CNC |
Roland | Modela
MDX-15 |
Roland Technical Support | 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.
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.
- Use this form to sign in (No more paper)
- 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
subwoofer box cut on CNC
by Trevor Banks
subwoofer box cut on CNC
by Trevor Banks
Walnut catch all tray
by Henry D.
Monarch CDC sign
by Michael H.
Early CNC project
finished chair
by Bob P.
Early CNC project
by Bob P.
(June 2017)
- 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:
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- TouchTerrain — Easily Create 3D-Printable Terrain Models
- LinuxCNC — "controls CNC machines. It can drive milling machines, lathes, 3D printers..."
- Little Machine Shop — Resource Information
- Frank makes — CNC 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.