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designing an RFP for an entry-level loadout (crossposted to VirtualMachine Shop forums)
Howdy folks
I am the secretary of the Robotics Club at Passaic County Community College in Paterson, NJ. Due to federal largesse we will shortly be coming into some cash. It has fallen to me to specify a preliminary loadout for machine shop tools as follows; Drill Press - max. price $2.5k Lathe - max. price $2.5k CNC cutter - max. price $1.5k Additional considerations; Are these tools a good basic start? given the fact that no machinist classes are offered at the school I'd like to build toward something that is likely to be encountered in a professional environment. Are my prices realistic? I have never bought anything remotely like this, but I can easily imagine buying barely-tolerable stuff for this budget and later learning I could have had the good stuff for an additional $500. What structural considerations are at play in the operation of machine tools? Is special ventilation required or can we set up a fan with a hose to a window? Are there such things as deployable units? What specs should I use to determine quality/suitability? What manufacturers, if any, should I reject on sight? Many thanks in advance for any help Sincerely Joseph Stavitsky Secretary DaVinci Robotics club Passaic County Community College |
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