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 PPM certification is required to use any of our Level 3 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Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.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

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

To help out in the CNC Area contact us on Slack

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	System Software	Manufacturer / Model
computer	Autodesk Fusion, Mach4, Mach3, VCarve Pro - Makerspace Edition 12	Microsoft Windows 10

monitor
wireless keyboard
wired mouse

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.

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