---- ---- ---- ---- ======= Status: ======= Laser cutter has been purchased and delivered. **The information below is for archive purposes** ---- ---- ---- ---- ======= New Laser Cutter Working Group ======= ==== Mission: ==== To research and recommend an additional laser cutter to be purchased by LMN. ---- === Working Group Members: === * [[user:zimmer62:start|Joe Zimmerman]] * [[user:zik:start|Ed Symanzik]] * [[user:wreality:start|Brian Adams]] ---- === How YOU can help: === == Please feel free to edit this wiki page, or send a message to members@lansingmakersnetwork.org == * Help answer some of the questions below. * Tell us your needs or concerns. * Join this working group! * To do that, edit this wiki page add your name, and send a message to members@lansingmakersnetwork.org. ---- === Considerations: === * The new laser cutter should be able to be shipped to LMN within a reasonable time frame * Fibre lasers do not cut wood: http://www.engraversjournal.com/article.php/2743/index.html ---- === Questions that need to be addressed: === (Educated guesses are okay here) - What kind of materials and how thick can we cut with: * 60 Watt cutter * 80 Watt cutter - What kind of infrastructure improvements will this need? * Power * Venting - What can we expect for support? * Will it be supported by an ebay distributor? * Will we need a Chinese speaker? - What software will we need? * Some of these cutters list several supported graphics formats but not gcode. * How do we mix cutting and engraving? * Will we also need to purchase AutoCAD or the like? - Keep in mind the weight and door size if we get a larger laser. ---- === Items to research: === * Ebay Laser Cutters * Do any of these have forum followings such as the K40 does? ---- === Budget: === * $2500, of which 50% needs to be raised in new donations. * Any funds raised in excess of the 50% match will increase the Equipment Purchase line item, for the purpose of purchasing the laser. ---- === Fund Raising: === * FIXME Ideas are needed here ---- === Links: === * http://www.ebay.com/itm/110V-60W-USB-Laser-Engraving-Cutting-Machine-Laser-Engraver-Cutter-CE-FDA-/161688742870?hash=item25a5666bd6 ---- === To Do: === * Create a Grid on this wiki with links, prices, wattage, cutting size, and additional notes.