Shopbot Desktop MAX ATC
If you’ve ever felt limited by the size of our laser cutter, the CNC router may be a good option for you! CNC routers offer much more effective and precise cuts than manual controlled routers, and also offer the advantage of exact repeatability. It controls the motion of tools for shaping, machining, cutting, or subtracting material by following a code developed in its software, which is called V-Carve. This machine has a 2x3 feet material capacity and is able to cut up to 5 inches deep*. We currently have seven different tools (called bits) to achieve a variety of effects and detail for your specifications. See the chart below for more information about the bits we currently offer.
*Maximum depth depends on the bit needed. Some tools have a maximum material thickness of 3 inches.
Materials
| Material | Thickness | Size | Price half sheet | Price full sheet |
| MDF | 1/8 | 12x20 | 1.56 | 3.13 |
| MDF | 1/4 | 12x20 | 1.75 | 3.50 |
| MDF | 1/2 | 12x20 | 3.09 | 6.1875 |
| Plywood | 1/8 | 12x20 | 3.22 | 6.44 |
| Plywood | 1/4 | 12x20 | 3.84 | 7.69 |
| Plywood | 1/2 | 12x20 | 5.09 | 10.1875 |
| Plywood | 3/4 | 12x20 | 6.35 | 12.69 |
| Maple | 1/8 | 12x20 | 5.10 | 10.19 |
| Cherry | 1/8 | 12x20 | 5.10 | 10.19 |
| Walnut | 1/8 | 12x20 | 8.22 | 16.44 |
| MDF | 1/8 | 23x35 | 4.47 | 8.94 |
| MDF | 1/4 | 23x35 | 5.09 | 10.19 |
| MDF | 1/2 | 23x35 | 10.09 | 20.19 |
| Plywood | 1/8 | 23x35 | 11.22 | 22.44 |
| Plywood | 1/4 | 23x35 | 15.09 | 30.19 |
| Plywood | 1/2 | 23x35 | 15.38 | 30.75 |
| Plywood | 3/4 | 23x35 | 18.75 | 37.50 |
Where do I start?
Looking for free, pre-designed files? Check out https://3axis.co/
Here are some more artistic but less functional options: https://www.cnccookbook.com/free-dxf-files/
If you would like to see how other people go through the design and cut process, Instructables is a great resource. Please note that the Makerspace CNC is currently only available for wood.