Large Format CNC Router Proposal: Difference between revisions
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== Sponsor == | == Sponsor == | ||
Bart Dring | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
* 2014-02-25 - discussion open on member list | * 2014-02-25 - discussion open on member list | ||
* 2014-03-20 - open meeting held at PS1 to discuss the purchase | * 2014-03-20 - open meeting held at PS1 to discuss the purchase | ||
* 2014-04-01 - Announced | |||
* 2014-04-08 - Vote passes | |||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
The proposal is to buy a large format CNC router. | The proposal is to buy a large format CNC router. The current CNC has work area and cutting power limitations that limit it to very small parts and slow speeds. | ||
At an open meeting we discussed (3) possible options. | At an open meeting we discussed (3) possible options. | ||
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* Buy a Shopbot | * Buy a Shopbot | ||
The consensus was buying a Shopbot was the most likely option to achieve our goal with minimal risk. A Shopbot is a turnkey solution with a 2 year warranty and has a smaller footprint than industrial machines with similar work areas. | The consensus was buying a Shopbot was the most likely option to achieve our goal with minimal risk. A Shopbot is a turnkey solution with a 2 year warranty and has a smaller footprint than industrial machines with similar work areas. The included Shopbot CAM software is basically the same as the smaller machine so certifications will be easier. | ||
Extra stuff: | Extra stuff: | ||
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* $400 Electrical | * $400 Electrical | ||
* 10% Buffer for additional shipping and install costs. | * 10% Buffer for additional shipping and install costs. | ||
Quote: [[File:PdfFF76.pdf]] | |||
== Potential Locations == | == Potential Locations == | ||
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* 220VAC 20Amp (single or 3 phase optional) | * 220VAC 20Amp (single or 3 phase optional) | ||
== Shopbot PRS== | == Shopbot PRS == | ||
[[File:Products-PRS.jpg]] | [[File:Products-PRS.jpg]] | ||
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== Language == | == Language == | ||
Authorize the board to spend $20,200 on a large format CNC router and related expenses. | Authorize the board to spend $20,200 on a large format CNC router and related expenses. Authorization expires in 90 days. | ||
PS:1, at the board's discretion, may take out a loan to cover up to the entirety of the purchase. The loan will be through Chase Bank or from a more competitive provider. | |||
== Receipts == | == Receipts == | ||
* ShopBot purchase (from wire transfer; RT ticket forthcoming) - $ 16,591.00 | |||
Grand total (in progress): $17,407.55 | |||
=== Additional Purchases === | |||
* [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=295] - $42.91 | |||
* [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=343] - $75.67 | |||
* [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=344] - $30.90 | |||
* [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=351] - $10.64 | |||
* [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=352] - $10.64 | |||
* [https://rt.pumpingstationone.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=385] - $44.79 | |||
* Dust collection system - $600 | |||
Additionals total: $216.55 | |||
[[Category:Votes]] | |||
[[Category:2014 Votes]] | |||
