Difference between revisions of "Large Format CNC Router Proposal"

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== Background ==
 
== Background ==
  
We would like to see a large format CNC router capable of basic and advanced work brought into PS1.
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We would like to see a large format [http://www.shopbottools.com/ Shopbot] CNC router capable of basic and advanced work brought into PS1.
  
 
* For the purposes of this authorization, the CNC router and associated accesories should be substantially similar to the description here:  
 
* For the purposes of this authorization, the CNC router and associated accesories should be substantially similar to the description here:  
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Receipts will be linked below.
 
Receipts will be linked below.
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== Budget ==
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* $12,895 (#10108) [http://www.shopbottools.com/mProducts/prSstandard.htm PRSstandard]
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** Normal Work Area: 96"x 48"x 6"
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** Movement Limits: 102" x 50" x 8"
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** Floor Foot Print: 120" x 79" x 67"
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** Recommended Clearance: 30" around all sides.
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* $2,619 (#12541) HSD 2.2HP 3 Phase Variable Frequency Spindle; 230v (single or 3-phase options) (includes 4 ER25 collets)
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** Quieter than standard spindle
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** Software controlled speed.
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* $600 Dust collector (may be part of larger area dust collection project)
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* $950 Shipping (ShopBot quote)
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* $900 Computer & Monitor
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* $400 Electrical
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== Proposed Location ==
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Along junk rack at the front of the welding area. This allows easy, non disruptive handling of large material. 
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== Electrical Requirements ==
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* 220VAC 20Amp (single or 3 phase optional)
  
 
== Shopbot PRS==
 
== Shopbot PRS==
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== Language ==
 
== Language ==
  
Authorize the board to spend $22,750 on a large format CNC router and related expenses.  Authorization expires in 90 days.
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Authorize the board to spend $xx,xxx on a large format CNC router and related expenses.  Authorization expires in 90 days.
  
 
== Receipts ==
 
== Receipts ==

Revision as of 21:01, 22 March 2014

History

  • 2014-02-25 - discussion open on member list
  • 2014-03-20 - open meeting held at PS1 to discuss the purchase

Background

We would like to see a large format Shopbot CNC router capable of basic and advanced work brought into PS1.

  • For the purposes of this authorization, the CNC router and associated accesories should be substantially similar to the description here:
    • A CNC router with capacity similar to a PRSstandard, with a work area of aproximately 4' x 8' x 6".
    • A dust collector, a computer capable of running the CNC router, and a high frequency spindle of at least 2HP

Extra stuff:

  • Shipping
  • CNC Router
  • Accessories

Receipts will be linked below.

Budget

  • $12,895 (#10108) PRSstandard
    • Normal Work Area: 96"x 48"x 6"
    • Movement Limits: 102" x 50" x 8"
    • Floor Foot Print: 120" x 79" x 67"
    • Recommended Clearance: 30" around all sides.
  • $2,619 (#12541) HSD 2.2HP 3 Phase Variable Frequency Spindle; 230v (single or 3-phase options) (includes 4 ER25 collets)
    • Quieter than standard spindle
    • Software controlled speed.
  • $600 Dust collector (may be part of larger area dust collection project)
  • $950 Shipping (ShopBot quote)
  • $900 Computer & Monitor
  • $400 Electrical

Proposed Location

Along junk rack at the front of the welding area. This allows easy, non disruptive handling of large material.

Electrical Requirements

  • 220VAC 20Amp (single or 3 phase optional)

Shopbot PRS

Products-PRS.jpg

Language

Authorize the board to spend $xx,xxx on a large format CNC router and related expenses. Authorization expires in 90 days.

Receipts