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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 ==
Additional costs/savings:
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.
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.
== 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 ==
