Ramatec Shaping Machine

From note layout to controlled shell shaping

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Ramatec
Shaping
Machine

From note layout to controlled shell shaping

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A closer look

Precision,
in motion.

Follow the marking process as the layout takes shape on the shell. A small glimpse into the Ramatec workflow.

Ramatec shaping a handpan shell, from note borders to surface passes — Ramatec marking & shaping process

One considered workflow

Build your layout.
Follow the shape.

Arrange your notes in Ramatec Studio, choose your shell and spacer setup, and preview each path before exporting your CNC program.

01 / Layout

Place every note

Set note dimensions, rotation and spacing for top or bottom shells. Save your layout and project settings together.

Ramatec Studio note layout showing E Amara 13, note rotations, spacing and rim boundary

02 / Prepare

Prepare the shell

Choose a flat-centred or pre-shaped shell and the desired spacer depth. Generate the shaping program for your setup.

Ramatec Studio shell preparation preview showing note dimensions and paths around protected note areas on a 530 mm shell

03 / Shape

Preview each pass

Review note-border and interstitial paths in 3D Preview, then export the program for your Ramatec machine.

Ramatec Studio 3D shaping preview with note areas, shell paths and tool position

Ramatec Studio for Mac

Plan, preview and export your machine programs

The companion software

Ramatec Studio
for Mac

Plan, preview and export your machine programs.

Download for Mac

Version 0.4.156 · macOS 13 or later
Apple silicon and Intel

Developer ID signed and notarized by Apple. A valid full-version Ramatec Studio license is required to activate the app.

New installations start with Empty shell and no bundled layouts. Create your own layouts or import a project. Existing users keep their saved layouts when updating.

Open the DMG and choose Install & Open. Your saved layouts, settings and activation are kept.

Machine availability & licensing ↗