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| * Andrew Camardella | | * Andrew Camardella |
| * Ray Doeksen | | * Ray Doeksen |
| + | * Burton Kent |
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| == History == | | == History == |
| * Mailing List Announcement: | | * Mailing List Announcement: |
− | * Officially Proposed: | + | * Officially Proposed: |
− | * To be Voted on: | + | * To be Voted on: 8/2/2016 |
| + | * Passes |
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| == Background == | | == Background == |
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| *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 |
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− | 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. |
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| 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. |
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| *fan cooled water chiller | | *fan cooled water chiller |
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− | 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. |
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| + | Should any budget remain, spare parts and/or rotary attachments may be purchased. |
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| == Language == | | == Language == |
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− | 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. |
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| == Results == | | == Results == |
| + | Vote passes on August 2, 2016, 46 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstaining |
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| == Receipts == | | == Receipts == |