A01_Laser_Cutter_Requirement_Document.docx

Requirements Document

1) Background:

Multiple teams at the NSRDEC require a CO2 laser cutter. We would primarily be working with fabrics, and polymer sheets.

2) Requirements:

· Horizontal Processing size (at least 40in in long, and 24in in deep)

· Vertical Processing Size (at least 12in)

· Laser Configuration: Dual laser configuration, however we will only purchase one laser for now.

· Laser #1: 9.3um CO2 laser

· Laser #2: We should be able to upgrade with a second 10.6um CO2 laser in the future.

· Vector and raster operation

· Air assist

· Vector cutting table

· Include indoor fume extractor.

· Standard lens + a spare for each commonly replaced optic.

· Interface: Ethernet or USB (2 or 3).

· Software: Country of origin should be USA or an allied country.

· Power: 60Hz, either 120VAC or 240VAC.

3) Deliverables:

· Laser Cutter with 9.3um CO2 laser, air assist, and vector cutting table

· Spare optics (1x each)

· Fume extractor

· Software (if it can’t be downloaded)