Shop Capabilities

CNC

The shop is equipped with a Fadal VMC 4020 CNC milling machine with a 40"x20"x20" process area, 21 tool automatic tool changer, and 10 000 RPM spindle. It can use tools from 0.005" up to 6" and above in diameter. The repeatability on the machine is 0.0001" which makes it accurate enough to write on a human hair. It can cut at feed rates up to 600 inches per minute. For smaller, more precise cuts, we are also equipped with an air turbine spindle running at 65 000 RPM to increase feed rates with small cutters. The machine has been used to cut and shape everything from wood and plastic to steel and aluminum.

CAD/CAM

A full CAD/CAM setup and the skills to use it both to aid in design and programming of your parts, and to ensure the best possible surface finish and machining time.

The Jointer

A general helical carbide insert jointer with an 8” width.  The jointer can run through plastics as well as hard and difficult woods like figured maple, burls, and ebony.  The helical knives ensure that even woods like birdseye can be jointed without tearout.  The most sensitive pieces, like bearclaw spruce, are thicknessed with a face mill in the Fadal to leave a shiny planed surface without tearout.

The Bandsaw

A Laguna 16HD resaw bandsaw with a carbide toothed blade.  The 4.5HP motor and 16” resaw height, along with the 0.040” kerf of the blade ensure maximum yield on resawing.

The Welder

A MIG wire feed welder.