FABLab Equipment
The FABLab at MVCC has high-tech industrial-grade fabrication equipment and electronic tools capable of producing a variety of differently sized projects or products, ranging from small to large. The current FABLab equipment inventory includes many different pieces — from 3D Printers and 3D Scanners to Vacuum Forming CNC Controlled Milling Machines and Laser Engravers.
3D Printers
Stratasys F370
Build size: 14 inch x 10 inch x 14 inch
This printer uses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology to print functional prototypes using PC-ABS thermoplastics that are durable, stable, and accurate. The F370 prints models in layers, at a thickness of 0.010 inch.
Makerbot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer
Build size: 9.9 inch x 7.8 inch x 5.9 inch
This desktop 3D printer uses Polylactic Acid (PLA) thermoplastics to print models and prototypes.
Bambu X1C 3D Printer
Build size: 10 inch x 10 inch x 10 inch
This printer uses Polylactic Acid (PLA) thermoplastics to print models and prototypes using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Technology.
Formlabs 3+ 3D Printer
Build size: 5.7 inch x 5.7 inch x 7.6 inch
This printer uses photopolymer resins to print models and prototypes using Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology.
3D Scanners
Artec Space Spider
This scanner uses Blue Light Technology to reverse engineer medium-sized objects, for design, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, and inspection proposes.
Vacuum Formers
Mayku FormBox
Forming work envelope: 7.87 inch x 7.87 inch x 5.11 inch
The FABLab has one of these vacuum formers, which is used for the reverse engineering of parts, prototyping, and mold making applications.
Laser Engravers
Epilog Helix 24 Laser
Engraving area: 24 inch x 18 inch x 8.5 inch
The FABLab has two of these engravers. Both can also be set up with a Rotary Attachment for Cylindrical Items and are equipped with a 40 Watt CO2 Laser System. Engraving and cutting can be performed on the following types of materials: Woods, acrylics, plastics, and aluminum (in some cases).
CNC Routers
Techno HD Mini CNC Router
Process area: 23 inch x 35 inch x 4.75 inch
T-Slot table is used for easy part fixturing. The following material types can be routed utilizing this machine: woods, plastics, fiberglass, metal, and other routable materials.