CNC Tutorials

Photo of C.R. Onsrud CNC Router at the GSD, with control console in the foreground.

Announcements

  • Fall 2025 Reopening
    Information related to fall access to Fabrication Lab resources.
  • Policy on Dichloromethane
    Products and materials containing methylene chloride (DCM) will be prohibited on the GSD campus, effective June 1, 2025.
  • Reserving Machine Time
    Reserve Machine Time using the FabJob App. Use a TMP folder for short-term file storage for walk-up use and consultations.

Installing MasterCAM

Preparing MasterCAM File

Other Tutorials

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CNC Machine Hours

Machine use must be booked in advance by submitting files for review; consultation is available on a walk-up basis.

Check the Calendar to determine when Technical Assistants are on-duty or whether the space is closed.

Need Help?

Contact a CNC Technical Assistant by email at [email protected] or visit us in Gund L32 during the office hours listed on the Calendar.

CNC Router Room Cameras

View the Router Room Camera, Gund L32

(Must be connected to the Harvard network by being on-campus, or connected via VPN to view remotely.)

Reserve CNC Time

Please use the FabJob App to reserve CNC machine time.

The Fabrication Lab is intended for the use of the faculty, staff, and students enrolled in courses at the Graduate School of Design pursuing academic work. Please see our Policies page for more information.