

MasterCAM 2020 Reference > Managing Operations Plastics (Acrylic, HDPE, Corian, Pattern Board).Non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper).The GSD FabLab does not currently provide templates for less frequently machined materials, though we do maintain tooling to work with the following:

Wood Flat Stock 2D Milling Template - With Sample Geometry (2020) Wood Context Model Milling Template - With Sample Geometry (2020) Wood Context Model Milling Template - Without Sample Geometry (2020) A special template is provided for milling flat stock materials, such as single sheets of plywood or MDF.

It is necessary to separate the two, because the material qualities and behaviors vary greatly and require different tooling and parameters for successful milling. The GSD FabLab provides MasterCAM templates with and without example geometry, for both Foam and Wood projects.

This page will enumerate the steps required to have an approvable MasterCAM files. CNC TA's are available during regular daily hours throughout the semester to answer questions, review submitted files, and run approved files on the mill. In order to use the large bed CNC routers at the GSD, students must submit a MasterCAM file to the online queue with geometry imported and operations assigned. Please use this page in conjunction with the MasterCAM 2020 Reference.
