[Lab] Laser Update

[Henri Kuschkowitz]

hey britta,

I have a friend that created a vortex for their cmc machine at industrial design carleton. i am frequently in contact and can ask some questions if you like.

cheers,
Henri


On 2013-05-22, at 3:22 PM, Britta Evans-Fenton <technical at artengine.ca> wrote:

> Hello All,
> 
> I have another laser update for everyone.
> 
> We are currently having filtration problems again, which has lead me securing a space near our space that has an external wall.
> 
> PRO: we can now exhaust outside.
> 
> CON: we now have to build something to vent outside
> 
> CON: we will be limited to only engraving all items after work hours.
> 
> PRO: we will no longer have to worry about someone booking the lab to discourage the use of the laser.
> 
> 
> Also we have brought up the question as to whether we need to filter for the acrylic. 
> Is it better to fill the air with plastic or our landfills with the HEPA filters full of it.  Especially at this rate, we are going through one a month or so.
> 
> Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
> Also is anyone interested in helping the design and build of the exhausted if it goes ahead.
> 
> Please do not use the laser for the time being, I will update you shortly.
> Britta
> 
>  
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