MIT Center for Bits and Atoms
Hello CBA
Lab machine guides · Micromachining · 5-axis CNC · Casting
Hello CBA is a practical guide to key fabrication machines at the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms — covering setup, operation, and workflows for micromachining, high-speed 5-axis milling, and molding and casting.
Micromachining
Using the Oxford Alpha532 Laser for fine-scale cutting and engraving. CAM toolpaths prepared in Fusion 360.
To start the Oxford laser:
- Laser control — Diode Control: ON · Q-switch Control: ON · Shutter: Open
- Operator — Click “Enable + Home All Axes”
High-Speed 5-Axis Machining
Operations on the Hurco 5-axis CNC for complex geometries and high-speed milling.
Molding & Casting
Resin printing and casting workflows using the Formlabs Form 4.
