Large Format CNC Router Proposal: Difference between revisions
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== 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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* 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. | ||
== Receipts == | == Receipts == | ||
