Computer Numerical Controller (CNC) Milling is a machining process that utilizes rotary cutters in order to remove material. Similar to drilling and cutting machines, milling allows the user to achieve many of the same operations. However, the CNC Mill is able to move along multiple axes, thus creating different shapes unable to be obtained readily on conventional drilling and cutting machines.
Use our CNC graphics cutters are for much more than just making stickers! Besides making stickers/labels, and stencils for your projects, they can also be used to make make cutouts or creases for origami or other paper craft projects (cards and scrap booking). They can also cut heat transfer vinyl to help make custom apparel.
Our regular vinyl prices are $1.00/sq foot. Our Heat-Transfer vinyl prices are $2.50/sq foot.
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The Makerspace Textiles room allows makers to make costumes, apparel, curtains, pillows, and much more. Our ounline safety and basic use courses will help you learn the basics prior to use of the equipment. If you are needing further help, our staff would be happy to help you figure out the best way to complete your project!
Sewing
Our wood shop has various hand and power tools to help you get your project done. There are also benches and computer numeric controlled (CNC) routers for more detailed projects! Users have made many different things from shelves for their dorm to guitars to skateboards! If you're willing to try, almost anything can be made!
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Access and Safety
Laser cutters are powerful subtractive manufacturing tools that use a powerful laser beam to cut or engrave designs and patterns into materials.
The Makerspace has two Universal PLS 6.75 CO2 lasers which can cut up to 1/4" thick materials (most commonly wood, acrylic, cardboard, MDF, or fabrics) and engrave on many others (most commonly glass, acrylic, wood). We have a rotary attachment to the PLS for engraving shot glasses, wine glasses, etc.
Whether you are an experienced 3D designer or simply want to learn new technology, the staff at Rutgers Makerspace can assist you. Our 3D printers can create prototypes, mechanical parts, replacement parts, human busts, action figures, toys, wearables, and much more. We have many colors and materials available for printing, each with its own respective properties. If you have a project you are considering, one of the Makerspace staff members can speak to you to create a work plan and talk over any details particular to your project.