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Our team was recently invited to attend the TechShop's preview party. I don't think you need an actual invitation to attend so anyone can come.
This looks like an awesome resource for FIRST teams. Not only do they have a vast quantity of machines (powder coating station, planishing hammer, injection molding station, mills, lathes, etcetera...) but they also have instructors to teach you how to use them
This is nothing new, I already know of another similar organization, but TechShop's rates are insane! A monthly pass is only $100 per person

Which should give you enough time to build a robot.
Rumor also has it that they are interested in sponsoring a team.