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Large Format CNC Router Proposal (view source)
Revision as of 12:50, 24 March 2014
, 12:50, 24 March 2014→Background
== Background ==
== Background ==
The proposal is to buy a large format CNC router. The current CNC has work area and cutting power limitations that limit it to very small parts and slow speeds.
* For the purposes of this authorization, the CNC router and associated accesories should be substantially similar to the description here:
At an open meeting we discussed (3) possible options.
** A CNC router with capacity similar to a PRSstandard, with a work area of aproximately 4' x 8' x 6".
* Build our own
* Buy a used industrial machine
* Buy a Shopbot
The consensus was buying a Shopbot was the most likely option to achieve our goal with minimal risk. A Shopbot is a turnkey solution with a 2 year warranty and has a smaller footprint than industrial machines with similar work areas. The included Shopbot CAM software is basically the same as the smaller machine so certifications will be easier.
Extra stuff:
Extra stuff:
* Shipping
* Shipping
* CNC Router
* CNC Router
* Accessories
* Dust collection - If a larger, shop wide dust collection system is desired the money would be transferred to that
* Wiring - The power requirements (see below) are simpler that the bridgeport, but there will be expenses to do a proper and robust installation.
Receipts will be linked below.
Receipts will be linked below.