Digital Fabrication

Digital Fabrication

Digital fabrication methods can save students time, and also open up new worlds of possibilities for their work and creative processes.

The Department of Art and Art History offers a number of digital fabrication tools including a CNC router, CNC plasma cutter, two laser cutters, 24” vinyl cutter, and a number of 3D printers. In order to access these resources, students must be currently enrolled in an AAH class, working on coursework, and (for laser /CNC router use) make an appointment online. Most of these tools reside in our Digital Fabrication Lab, room 279 on the second floor of the VAC. To see the Digital Fabrication Lab hours, or schedule a laser appointment, click the links below. If time is not available on one laser, be sure to check the other’s availability, but do not book both at the same time or both your appointments will be canceled.

AAH Digital Fabrication Machinery & Equipment include:

  • Baleigh PT-22 2x2’
  • CNC table with Cutmaster A80 Plasma cutter (3/4”)
  • Thermwood Model 40 5x5’
  • CNC router with vacuum table
  • Ultimaker 2 3D printer
  • Epilog Fusion 40 75W laser cutter
  • Graphtec CE6000 48”
  • Vinyl cutter/plotter
  • Structure sensor 3D scanner

CNC Router Sign-up: Contact Evan Blackstock evan.blackstock@colorado.edu to make an appointment.

CNC Plasma Cutter: Located in the Metal shop, this tool is available on a first-come-first-serve basis when the metal shop is open. Please see the metal shop calendar for the most current open hours schedule. If possible, please email Evan.blackstock@colorado.edu before coming in so the machine can be prepared.