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Fixing, fabricating and manufacturing happen here at the Fab Shops. Here you'll find all the expensive equipment, including a 3D Scanner, 3D printer, CNC machinery and more. | Fixing, fabricating and manufacturing happen here at the Fab Shops. Here you'll find all the expensive equipment, including a 3D Scanner, 3D printer, CNC machinery and more. | ||
One Fab Shop serves many Fab Stores in the same city. This reduces the cost and headcount required to own and operate all this [[The Fab Store# | One Fab Shop serves many Fab Stores in the same city. This reduces the cost and headcount required to own and operate all this [[The Fab Store#Anatomy of Fab Stores and Shops|reasonably expensive equipment]]. | ||
Fab Shops are located in a separate building by necessity. CNC machines are typically not permitted in commercial zones. Light-industrial zoned areas allow them. | Fab Shops are located in a separate building by necessity. CNC machines are typically not permitted in commercial zones. Light-industrial zoned areas allow them. | ||
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Here's a rough estimate of the equipment cost for each Fab Shop: | Here's a rough estimate of the equipment cost for each Fab Shop: | ||
* 3D Scanner: $5,000 | *3D Scanner: $5,000 | ||
* FDM 3D Printer: $15,000 | *FDM 3D Printer: $15,000 | ||
* CNC Mill: $50,000 | *CNC Mill: $50,000 | ||
* CNC Lathe: $50,000 | *CNC Lathe: $50,000 | ||
* Set of Tools: $2,500 | *Set of Tools: $2,500 | ||
* Sewing Equipment: $1,000 | *Sewing Equipment: $1,000 | ||
* Painting tools: $500 | *Painting tools: $500 | ||
* Parts and raw materials: $1,500 | *Parts and raw materials: $1,500 | ||
===Repair Costs=== | ===Repair Costs=== | ||