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+ | ======Laser cutter plan====== | ||
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+ | =====Background===== | ||
+ | We've hatched a plan to buy a laser cutter to enhance the Hacklab' | ||
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+ | ===== Targeted laser cutter===== | ||
+ | After research, we've selected the [[http:// | ||
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+ | The LS3060 retails for £2,750 + delivery + VAT, total approx £3,300. We expect some sundries will be required, possibly including cooling equipment and fire extinguishers. We guesstimate that £3,600 or so would be a good target to raise to. | ||
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+ | =====Use of the cutter===== | ||
+ | Once trained, members of the Hacklab will be able to use the laser cutter for £3 per hour. The training of members is important to avoid damage to the cutter (or member) and get the best results from the machine. Untrained members (and non-Hacklab members) are prohibited from operating the machine. | ||
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+ | Members may cut any safe material (some materials are bad for laser cutters) however a stock of sheet materials - including acrylic/ | ||
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+ | =====Laser cutter ownership and LASER CLUB===== | ||
+ | The cutter will be bought by a subset of Hacklab members called LASER CLUB and donated to the Hacklab. | ||
+ | LASER CLUB will be formed only of the initial investors. In return for their investment LASER CLUB members will get an allocation of free machine hours to the value of their investment, and 1 (one) limited edition laser-cut unicorn. | ||
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+ | =====Operational costs and income===== | ||
+ | The hourly charge and profits from sale of materials will go towards the maintenance of, and spare parts for, the cutter. | ||
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+ | =====Ownership/ | ||
+ | The cutter will be owned by the Hacklab. | ||
+ | The Hacklab will endeavour to keep the cutter operational and available to members; any decision to dispose of the cutter will require a consensus decision at an EGM, unless an equivalent or upgraded cutter is to be made available. | ||
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+ | Should Hacklab cease to exist, move to a space that makes storing the machine impossible or otherwise wishes the cutter removed from the Hacklab premises, then LASER CLUB members will be permitted to attempt to find an alternative home for the machine. If one can be found that suits the members of LASER CLUB, cutting will continue at the new location with similar arrangements to those described here. If the proposed new location is unsuitable for a LASER CLUB member they may be bought out by the remaining member(s). The buyout value will be calculated from the remaining cutting hours of the member and depreciation over 5 years (i.e., £200 worth of remaining cutting hours after 2.5 years is worth £100). If a buyout is not successful (i.e., no one wants to buy the machine, or the remainder of the group cannot afford the buyout) then the machine shall be sold and the resultant money split between LASER CLUB members according to their remaining cutting hours. | ||
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+ | The situation described above is the only time a LASER CLUB member may recoup any cash from LASER CLUB. | ||
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+ | =====Safety considerations ===== | ||
+ | The proposed type of laser cutter is actually very safe. Goggles are not required as the laser is only engaged when the lid of the box is closed. The lid has a filtered window allowing us to see in but not allowing any stray laserz out. | ||
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+ | Of moderate risk is fire, particularly when experimenting with new materials and speed/power settings. For this reason, the cutter should not be left unattended. Typically these " | ||
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+ | =====Other (possibly) required hardware===== | ||
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+ | ====Water chiller==== | ||
+ | The laser cutter is water cooled. A chiller may be required for long periods of usage. I (AlBennett) have been assured by HPC that a chiller wouldn' | ||
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+ | ====Windows PC==== | ||
+ | The cutter comes with (shitty) Windows only software. A standard Windows XP PC will be required. | ||
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+ | ====Desk/ | ||
+ | Some kind of furniture type arrangement to put it on. | ||
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+ | =====Other issues===== | ||
+ | - Insurance may be required - TBC | ||
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