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== Update ==
On 8/2/2016 it was voted that PS1 purchase the [[BOSS LS-3655 150w Laser Engraver]]
More details can be found at [[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Large_Laser_Cutter_Vote_R2]]
== About ==
A new laser is an obvious choice for our space, considering that the Epilog is the most-used tool in our shop. Let's collect information on our various options here.
A new laser is an obvious choice for our space, considering that the Epilog is the most-used tool in our shop. Let's collect information on our various options here.
== Boss Laser ==
== Boss Laser ==
HP-2436
[https://www.bosslaser.com/boss-hp-2436.html]
Features:
* 150W
* 24 x 36in Cutting Bed
* Cuts metal
Quote: [[Boss_Laser-HP-2436.pdf]] $14,372.15
LS-2436
[https://www.bosslaser.com/boss-ls-2436.html]
Features:
* 150W
* 24 x 36in Cutting Bed
* Does not cut metal. Otherwise nearly the same as above.
Quote: [[Boss_Laser-LS-2436-150.pdf]] $12,424.65
HP-4055
https://www.bosslaser.com/boss-hp-4055.html
Features:
* 150W
* 40 x 55in Cutting Bed
* Cuts Metal
Quote: [[Boss_Laser-HP-4055.pdf]] $18,697.15
LS-4055
https://www.bosslaser.com/boss-ls-4055.html
Features:
* 150W
* 40 x 55in Cutting Bed
* Does not cut metal. Otherwise same as above.
Quote: [[Boss_Laser-LS-4055.pdf]] $16,274.65
All include one year of warranty support. Any problems they'll get on a call with us. If can't be fixed over the phone, they send a technician.
== Full Spectrum Laser ==
== Full Spectrum Laser ==
From [email protected] (to Burton Kent)
Thank you for your interest in Full Spectrum Laser. With our 90w tubes you can cut 1/4" comfortably and a max of up to 1/2" acrylic and wood as well as marking anodized aluminum and Thermark treated metals. Recently, we have had success at directly marking the surface of carbon steel without the use of Thermark with our lasers in 90w and higher. We normally do not recommend cutting thicker than 1/2" with dense material. When cutting thicker than 1/2", you typically lose focus through the material. This usually results in poor edge quality. You will also need the power behind it to be able to travel through the entire thickness.
We have four bed sizes available for our Pro Series lasers in 90w:
Pro Series 24"x18": https://fslaser.com/Cart/Configurator/5 (90W max) - $7,995.00
Pro Series 36"x24": https://fslaser.com/Cart/Configurator/7 (120W max) - $10,995.00
Pro Series 48"x36": https://fslaser.com/Cart/Configurator/8 (150W max) $15,995.00
Additional costs/savings:
* Add ~$500 shipping.
* Comes with a basic water cooler that uses a bucket. We can probably create something to cool the laser ourselves.
* Comes with an air compresser. We can probably have them remove it for additional savings.
* Does not include educational/nonprofit discount (I didn't ask)
All of our Pro Series lasers in 90w or higher will come with all necessary accessories. This includes an air compressor, exhaust fan and a basic water chiller. You may also choose to upgrade to an advanced water chiller with active refrigeration, for which I can offer you a 50% or $600.00 discount. The advanced water chiller will allow you to operate the laser continuously beyond two hours without a "cool down" period.
We now offer a full line of metal cutting lasers, both high power CO2 cutters and fiber laser engravers: https://fslaser.com/Products/Lasers#Master
== Thunder Laser ==
== Thunder Laser ==
== Universal Laser Systems ==
== Universal Laser Systems ==
[https://scientificspectrum.freshbooks.com/showEstimate?estimateid=31395]
[[Universal-Laser-Quote.pdf]]
$59,520.80 for a 150w with a 48 x 24 cutting bed. This is WITH a 20% discount.
== Glowforge Laser ==
http://glowforge.com/tech-specs
$4,000 (until mid October)
== Trotec Laser ==
== Trotec Laser ==
