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Created page with "== Sponsors == * Andrew Camardella == History == * Mailing List Announcement: * Officially Proposed: * To be Voted on: == Background == The Epilog laser is one of the most..."
== 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. Occasional wait times and high usage rates suggest that a second laser would be a welcome addition to PS1. The Epilog laser while very precise and 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 (up to a
*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.
Boss Laser's support has been very responsive, answering any questions and providing information on their machines and options.
The total machine cost is $14,947 and includes:
*150w laser tube
*ventilation system
*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.
== 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.
== Results ==
== Receipts ==
[[Category:Votes]]
[[Category:2016 Votes]]
* 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. Occasional wait times and high usage rates suggest that a second laser would be a welcome addition to PS1. The Epilog laser while very precise and 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 (up to a
*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.
Boss Laser's support has been very responsive, answering any questions and providing information on their machines and options.
The total machine cost is $14,947 and includes:
*150w laser tube
*ventilation system
*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.
== 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.
== Results ==
== Receipts ==
[[Category:Votes]]
[[Category:2016 Votes]]