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--- equipment:wishlist:laser_cutter [2015/08/05 19:25]
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-New Laser Cutter
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+======= Status: =======
+Laser cutter has been purchased and delivered.  **The information below is for archive purposes**
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+======= New Laser Cutter Working Group =======
+==== Mission: ====
+ To research and recommend an additional laser cutter to be purchased by LMN.
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+=== Working Group Members: ===
+  * [[user:zimmer62:start|Joe Zimmerman]]
+  * [[user:zik:start|Ed Symanzik]]
+  * [[user:wreality:start|Brian Adams]]
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+=== 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.
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+=== 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
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+=== 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.
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+=== Items to research: ===
+  * Ebay Laser Cutters
+      * Do any of these have forum followings such as the K40 does?
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+=== 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.
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+=== Fund Raising: ===
+  * FIXME Ideas are needed here
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+=== Links: ===
+  * http://www.ebay.com/itm/110V-60W-USB-Laser-Engraving-Cutting-Machine-Laser-Engraver-Cutter-CE-FDA-/161688742870?hash=item25a5666bd6
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+=== To Do: ===
+  * Create a Grid on this wiki with links, prices, wattage, cutting size, and additional notes.