Changes

* Andrew Camardella

* Andrew Camardella

* Ray Doeksen

* Ray Doeksen

== History ==

== History ==

* Mailing List Announcement:

* Mailing List Announcement:

* Officially Proposed:

* Officially Proposed:  

* To be Voted on:

* To be Voted on: 8/2/2016

== Background ==

== Background ==

*bridge the gap between current cnc and laser capabilites at PS1

*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

*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 (up to a

*more wattage - means being able to cut/engrave faster and through thicker materials  

*larger cut area

*larger cut area

After much research and consideration, the [https://www.bosslaser.com/industrial-co2-lasers-36/boss-ls-4055.html#.V4hkKvkrKUk 150w BOSS LS-3655] is a machine that matches all the above criteria. They have proprietary software that controls the laser called [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-works-v8-detail.html#.V4hnJPkrKUk LaserWorks V8] which has direct output to the machine from AutoCAD and Corel Draw. The machine has a display that show the current job running.

[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Laser_Shopping After much research and consideration], the [https://www.bosslaser.com/industrial-co2-lasers-36/boss-ls-4055.html#.V4hkKvkrKUk 150w BOSS LS-3655] is a machine that matches all the above criteria. They have proprietary software that controls the laser called [https://www.bosslaser.com/laser-works-v8-detail.html#.V4hnJPkrKUk LaserWorks V8] which has direct output to the machine from AutoCAD and Corel Draw. The machine has a display that show the current job running.

Boss Laser's support has been very responsive, answering any questions and providing information on their machines and options.

Boss Laser's support has been very responsive, answering any questions and providing information on their machines and options.

*fan cooled water chiller

*fan cooled water chiller

The additional funds are for infrastructure to run exhaust venting, electricity and air hookups. Should any budget remain, spare parts and/or rotary attachment may be purchased.

The additional funds are for infrastructure

* run exhaust venting up to roof - blower is included in the price of the machine

* electrical supply - outlets and wiring

* compressed air hookups - from the shop

* access panels and materials - we'll have to move the laser through the sliding shop door into lounge 2.0, create access panels through the front vestibule, and move it into the CNC area.

 

Should any budget remain, spare parts and/or rotary attachments may be purchased.

== Language ==

== Language ==

Authorize the Board of Directors to spend up to $17,000 on a laser cutter/engraver and associated accessories and infrastructure. Authorization to finance, buy, or lease expires 6 months after the vote is accepted.

Authorize the Board of Directors to spend up to $17,500 on a laser cutter/engraver and associated accessories and infrastructure. Authorization to buy, or enter into a financing or lease agreement, expires 6 months after the vote is accepted.

== Results ==

== Results ==

== Receipts ==

== Receipts ==