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== Sponsors ==
* Andrew Camardella
== History ==
* Mailing List Announcement:
* Officially Proposed:
* To be Voted on:
== Background ==
The Epilog laser is one of the most used machines at PS1. Long wait times and high usage rates suggest that a second laser would be a welcome addition to the CNC capabilites as PS1. The Epilog laser while accurate, suffers from:
-Low wattage - It's only 35 watts
-Small cutting area - 12"x24"
-High replacement cost - spare parts are expensive
This proposal seeks funding for a new laser cutting/engraving system to accomplish the following:
*bridge the gap between current cnc and laser capabilites at PS1
*improve throughput of laser jobs - less wait time from 2 machines and overall faster cutting
*more wattage - means being able to cut/engrave faster and through thicker materials
*larger cut area
Current options for the laser include:
*FSLaser
*Boss
*Gwieke
*Universal
As a new fundraising method we will be running a crowdfunding campaign to help solicit donations towards the machine. We expect to cover 50% of the machine's cost through this method. Items considered for rewards are here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q36xlIE4CP1IkoupsClIS6KpbWwV2rTeweRk11R2isw/edit
== Language ==
Authorize the Board of Directors to spend up to $7,000 on a laser cutter/engraver and accessories. Also authorize the Board of Directors to start a fundraising campaign to recoup some of the costs of the machine. Authorization expires 6 months after the vote is accepted.
== Results ==
== Receipts ==
[[Category:Votes]]
[[Category:2016 Votes]]