ShopBot CNC Router
5HP Spindle
4’x8′ Bed
6 Tool Changer
Vacuum Hold Down Table
| Machine Title | Shopbot |
| Safety Device | None |
| Machine Purpose | Cutting, Drilling, Carving stock |
| Training necessary | Woodshop Access, Help Session |
| Material Limitations | No Metal |
| Machine Specs | 96″ x 48″ x 6″ |
| Accessories | 6 ATC |
| Software or File Type | .sbp, Shopbot control software, VCarve |
| Tooling | ER32 Collet |
| Schedule | Schedule of Availability |
VCarve Pro tool library for Shopbot
import mHUB standard tools to VCarve Pro
ShopBot CNC Router – Toolpath Software
You can use any CAM software that can post process for a ShopBot PRS Alpha 9648 with tool changer and speed control. We support the two applications listed here.
For 3D drawing and toolpathing, use Fusion 360
Fusion 360 from Autodesk is available for download here. There are many tutorials available to get you up to speed on drawing (CAD) and tool pathing (CAM. I do not offer training for drawing and tool pathing. I can advise users on the software and train in operation of the CNC router, but I cannot work on the entire project.
For 2D work, the software is simpler.
Use Vectric’s VCarvePro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqHy2buN3Oo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZV9qxFTE5Q
This is mHUB’s software page with instructions for installing the maker space edition of VCarvePro.
- Download the tool library package for Fusion 360 from the mHub website (located under Cold Metals General, Software->Fusion 360 lab areas)
- In Fusion 360 preferences make sure Cloud Libraries are enabled
- Navigate to the tool library
- In the tool library right click on cloud and import tool library, selecting the tool library you downloaded from the mHub site
