CAP Fab Labs · Design-Build Lab

Design-Build Lab

Training Required · Design-Build Lab & Madjax · Industrial Hub

The Design-Build Lab is CAP’s industrial fabrication hub — CNC routing, metal shop, plasma cutter, and waterjet. Each machine requires training with Makercorps or approved faculty before independent use.

Draft page — this is a placeholder. The CNC router training policy is below; general info for the metal shop, plasma cutter, and waterjet is still to come.

Requirements · CNC Router

Training Is Required

Any student planning to use the CNC routers at CAP must complete required training with Makercorps staff or approved faculty.

The full training process typically takes about three weeks to complete.
Using the CNC router for a class project? Begin training at least three weeks before any deadlines.
Basic CNC training requires a minimum of six hours.

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How We Train

Training Philosophy

Makercorps training is designed to help students become independent, capable machine operators. Our goal is to teach you how to safely prepare files, set up materials, operate the CNC routers, and troubleshoot basic issues yourself.

Staff are here to guide, coach, and support learning — but we do not run jobs on behalf of students or complete projects for them. Students are expected to actively participate in every stage of the process, from design through fabrication.

What to Expect

Training Overview

Basic CNC training requires a minimum of six hours.
Training sessions are listed on the Makercorps website.
All sessions take place in the Design-Build Lab or at Madjax.
Training is led by Makercorps team members or approved faculty.
Duration may vary based on trainer availability and the time needed to learn the concepts and workflows.

For questions about the training process, contact Colby Gray. Additional information on procedures, policies, and any potential costs will be provided during your first training session.

Also in the Lab

Metal Shop, Plasma & Waterjet

[Placeholder — general info, requirements, and training details for the metal shop, plasma cutter, and waterjet are coming. Each requires its own training.]