Innovation Studio

Carvey is a desktop 3D CNC carving machine. It features a fully enclosed area to keep the noise and debris inside the space.  We have two Carveys available for use. 

It comes with Easel, a free design software. Users will be able to choose whether they want to cut or engrave designs, and they can control the depth of differents line. 

The Innovation Studio has Plywood and Clear Acrylic pieces available to users, though patrons are always welcome to bring in their own material. 

Materials officially approved for use in Carvey should not exceed dimensions of Width (X-axis): 11.5 inches (30 cm), Depth (Y-axis): 8 inches (20 cm), Height (Z-axis): 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) and are as follows:

 Approved Materials for use with the Carvey:

• ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
• Acrylic / Plexiglas / Lucite / Perspex (Polymethyl methacrylate)
• HDPE (high-density polyethylene)
• Soft-Medium Natural Woods (Alder, Pine, Bassword, etc.)
• MDF
• Corian (Dupont Counter Top Surface)
• Delrin / POM (Polyoxymethylene)
• Wax (Machinable)

Banned Materials for use with the Carvey: 

• PVC (including vinyl)
• Metal (including Aluminum and Circuit Boards)
• Styrofoam / Hobby Foam
• Treated or Glued Wood
• Ceramics

NO PVC (INCLUDING VINYLS), METAL, FOAM, TREATED OR GLUED WOOD, CERAMICS, OR PCB / CIRCUIT BOARDS ARE TO BE USED IN THE CARVEY.