2023 META24 Course Catalog-7

22 Shop Bot
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Students will learn the parts and function of the ShopBot Desktop CNC Router. Students will use
V-Carve to cut a small plaque or sign using the ShopBot. What does CNC stand for and what does
it mean for industrial design and manufacturing? How can desktop manufacturing help support local
business and technology?
Students will learn to correctly setup, load and carve out furniture pieces using the ShopBot CNC
Router. What are the common components of modern-day furniture? How can furniture pieces made
in such a small work area connect together to make a sellable item?
Students will learn to efficiently use the ShopBot to create display cases and shelving units for your
products. What are the elements of product display cases? How can the items you design and build
this week have an impact on your store’s bottom line?
MATERIALS
• Safety glasses
• Dust mask
• Plexiglas or colored acrylic
• LED array
• Caliper
• Micrometer
• Allen wrenches/hex keys
• Collet Wrench
• Measuring Tape
• Notebook
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