[Design and Technology] destech Digest, Vol 117, Issue 4

Thu Nov 6 12:28:35 EST 2014

Hi Pauls,

We have been using a Fennec Laser FL6090 80 watt lasercutter for about 2 years. We bought it off ebay (new) for around $8000, from Sydney.
It works perfectly for a school environment, easy to maintain and reliable. Bed size approx. 600x900mm with adjustable height from the laser head.

Product design, Systems Engineering, Art and graphics (Vis Comm) subjects all use it (plus the odd "homer" here and there!).

We can cut through acrylic, thin wood, glass and we can also etch pictures/photos/logos into wood, acrylic and other matierials.

We did investigate higher priced models, thinking that "you get what you pay for" but we are totally happy with our system.

Not sure where to find it on Ebay, but if you need to know more, email me and I will get you a contact.

Regards
Brendan D'Arcy
Senior Teacher / Head of Department (Electronics/Engineering)

Kardinia International College
PO Box 17, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
Ph: +61 3 5278 9999          Fax:  +61 3 5278 9529
I b,darcy at kardinia.vic.edu.au I Click to find KIC I www.kardinia.vic.edu.au I

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Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 03:51:13 +0000
From: "Connolly, Paula L" <connolly.paula.l at edumail.vic.gov.au>
Subject: [Design and Technology] Need some advice on laser cutters
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We have been considering upgrading, well actually creating, some new technology in our department. we have decided that a laser cutter could be the best option. The price ranges enormously, we thought our original budget to save to $15000 was realistic but now it seems $ 27,000 plus is the way to go ..... This could take a few years to save for.
What are other people using?
What programmes are you using it for?  Projects, materials.?
What was the cost?
Have you used it a lot to justify the cost? 

Would love some feedback as this is a major investment for us. We have a vacuum former but no other new technology. 
tools for Schools have one at the moment for about 15000 ... Does anyone know about this brand?
any feedback would be gratefully appreciated.

Paula Connolly
Strathmore Secondary College

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Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 05:01:17 +0000
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Hi Paula,
We have been using an Epilog Helix 30 watt laser cutter for 3 years now and it has been in constant use by Art Design, Technology, Maths, Humanities, Library and other areas.
We decided to lease ours which meant we only needed to find $10 K per year over 3 years rather than all up front.
I would be happy to fill you in on details if you wish

Stephen Rogerson | Art, Design and Technology Coordinator

Flinders Christian Community College
155 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Tyabb 3913
P.O. Box 45, Tyabb 3913
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From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Connolly, Paula L
Sent: Wednesday, 5 November 2014 2:51 PM
To: Design and Technology Teachers' Mailing List
Subject: [Design and Technology] Need some advice on laser cutters

We have been considering upgrading, well actually creating, some new technology in our department. we have decided that a laser cutter could be the best option. The price ranges enormously, we thought our original budget to save to $15000 was realistic but now it seems $ 27,000 plus is the way to go ..... This could take a few years to save for.
What are other people using?
What programmes are you using it for?  Projects, materials.?
What was the cost?
Have you used it a lot to justify the cost? 

Would love some feedback as this is a major investment for us. We have a vacuum former but no other new technology. 
tools for Schools have one at the moment for about 15000 ... Does anyone know about this brand?
any feedback would be gratefully appreciated.

Paula Connolly
Strathmore Secondary College

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