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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#ROI for Equipment|reasonably expensive equipment]].
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===