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[[File:The Fab Store.jpeg|thumb|While nothing lasts forever, the Fab Store can make your things last much longer.]] | [[File:The Fab Store.jpeg|thumb|While nothing lasts forever, the Fab Store can make your things last much longer.]] | ||
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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#ROI for Equipment|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=== | ||