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Lulzbot Taz3

2018-12-13T02:19:21Z

Jzappa: /* List of Currently Certified Users */

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|owner = PS:One
|certification = yes
|hackable = no
|model = Aleph Objects Taz3
|serial = KT-PR0013-5509
|arrived = January 2014
|doesitwork = yes
|contact = [[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
|where = [[CNC]] 2nd Floor
|value = $2395
|image = Taz3.2.jpg
|hostarea = CNC
}}

== Status ==

4/29/2-17 - [[Taz 3 OctoPrint Server]] is hooked up. Future authorizations will cover the Octoprint server and its web interface operation.

== Past Status ==
Still no Octoprint as of 4/4/2017 :(

As of 1/29/2017, things for the Taz3 are ''looking pretty good.'' It is operating as expected and a nice new printed spool holder is being installed on the top. [[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 09:48, 29 January 2017 (CST)

As of 1/17/2017 there appears to be an issue with Repetier where the server has to be stopped after boot or the COM port will be blocked. It can be disabled by going to the start menu and finding "Stop Server" for Repetier, but you may need admin credentials to override it. I'm looking into disabling this behavior. However, we will be switching to Octoprint servers to operate the printers soon. [[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 14:06, 18 January 2017 (CST)

As of 12/28/2016 device was jammed due to improper movement. Currently being worked on. --[[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 16:41, 3 January 2017 (CST)

As of 12/20/2015 Someone has put a note saying "no work" on the print bed, no further information known.

As of 12/10/2015 Undergoing testing. Functional. New LCD installed, SD card reader should be working but has not been tested in use. Fiberglass flexible print bed add-on installed. Firmware updated for new Hexagon extruder heads, no longer compatible with Flexistruder, for now. Hexagon heads need to be set higher than old heads (temperatures will need to be higher.) Additional testing required to advise what temperatures are best. --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 16:17, 10 December 2015 (CST)

As of 11/13/2015 the main PLA/ABS extruder is not working, replacement extruders and parts are ordered or awaiting installation by CNC Area Host.

As of 9/28/2015 not clogged, working normally, DO NOT RUN PLA for longer than 1hr --[[User:Rtystgeeke|Rtystgeeke]] ([[User talk:Rtystgeeke|talk]]) 15:26, 28 September 2015 (CDT)

As of 7/20/2015 nozzle clogged with PLA, resistor wire is broken (needs replacement), bottom wood disk is broken (needs replacement) --Andrew Camardella 7/20/2015 5:35pm

As of 6/3/2015 nozzle unclogged, tested with ABS. --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 19:22, 3 June 2015 (CDT)

As of 6/1/2015 clogged with PLA through the length of the hot end and nozzle. Needs to be disassembled, burned out, nozzle cleaned. Probably needs replacement nozzle. Needs replacement parts for the hot end (wood discs, maybe aluminum disk) --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 18:53, 1 June 2015 (CDT)

As of 5/20/2015 not clogged, running normally.

Seems to be extruding fine as of 4/30/2015. [Extruder nozzle clogged. Needs unclogging or nozzle replacement. (As of 4/28/2015, clogged )]

== Authorization ==

Under construction. Ask CNC Area Host. No regularly scheduled authorizations. Authorization sessions can be arranged for 3 or more members as required. If you want to schedule an authorization session, find 2 or more other people (by asking on the Google Group) and email the CNC Area Host for referral to an authorizer.

== Operation ==

=== [[Taz 3 OctoPrint Server]] ===

The Taz 3 now uses OctoPrint as its host device. You can now send jobs to the printer via any computer in the space, even your personal device. It's a web service, load the URL in a web browser; you don't need to download or install anything.

The OctoPrint server for the Taz 3 can be reached at http://10.100.1.200/

* When connecting to the OctoPrint server, you may first need to select "Connect" under the left side Connection tab if the printer has been turned off.
** All settings to connect are retained and should not be modified. *Since someone CAN modify them, and then nobody else will be able to use it, why don't we put the proper settings here in the wiki so people can fix what's wrong?
* Once the printer is connected, you can begin warming it up with the Temperature tab.
** Enter a temperature in Celsius and click "Set"
* You can control the printer's movements and extrusion using the "Control" tab.

* To get started printing, upload an STL using the left side "Files" tab.
* Find the STL you uploaded and click the "Slice" button, it looks like a magic wand.
* From here, you can select what slicer engine you'd like to use and what settings you'd like to print with.
** Cura is the default slicing engine.
** Select one of the preset slicing profiles, and then manually set your preferred temperatures and speeds using the Basic and Advanced tabs.
* Now locate the newly generated GCO file (G-Code) in the left side Files tab. You can now click "Load and Print" to print your object.
* It is preferred if you delete your files from the OctoPrint server when you are done. You can download your GCO file for future printing if you would like to retain the specific sliced project.

This is only a high level overview of how to use OctoPrint. If you are already authorized but have not used OctoPrint, feel free to attend future authorization sessions. OctoPrint will accept g-code from the most popular slicers such as Cura, Slic3r, Repetier-Host, and Simplify3D.

== Troubleshooting ==

Under construction. Please add information to this section if you discover some useful tips and tricks.

*Usually is COM5
*If you can't connect on COM5, you may need to reboot the PC, because another user is still logged in after they connected on COM5. If a reboot doesn't resolve the "Connect" problem, then shut the PC down, unplug the unit's power cord, and restarting the machine. This has has fixed the problem as of 3/19/17 - first time I've had the COM5 problem for a while.
*Make sure baud rate is set to 115200
*Make sure protocol is set to Autodetect
*In Repetier Host, home the machine to get full motion on the axes
*In Simplify3D, if you are asking for login information just close the box with the X button and the program will launch.

== Mods ==
Factory standard settings, accessories and equipment. Alternate Flexistruder available at PS1 but not installed.

=== Windows Drivers ===
Windows users driving the printer tethered (over a USB cable) will need to [https://www.lulzbot.com/support/TAZ install drivers.]

=== Usable Print Area ===
298mm x 275mm x 250mm (11.7in x 10.8in x 9.8in)

=== Nozzle size ===
* 0.50 mm nozzle --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 16:20, 10 December 2015 (CST)(please verify?)

=== Host Software ===
Users of Linux, Windows, OSX will need to install the following software:
* [https://github.com/kliment/Printrun#getting-printrun Pronterface] - or [http://www.repetier.com/download/ Repeteir-Host] for manual operation of the printer as well as for starting print jobs
* [http://slic3r.org/download Slic3r] - for creating gcode (print jobs) from 3D models
* Additionally, Lulzbot provides a [http://devel.lulzbot.com/TAZ/2.1/software/2013Q4/slic3r/config/pt35mm-nozzle/medium_ABS_no-support_pt35nzl_pt2-layer-height_config.ini slic3r config file] for the Taz3
* Alternately, you can use [http://wiki.ultimaker.com/Cura Cura by Ultimaker]

== Suggested Settings ==

Both of these files have appropriate settings for the 'printer settings' and 'filament settings' tabs. To use them, go to File > Load Config in Slic3r and select the downloaded file. You must then go to each tab and hit the 'save' icon next to the settings selection dropdown box, or else Slic3r will forget the settings when you close it.

For settings in Simplify3D, you need to 'import FFF profile'. This can be found under File/Import FFF Profile, then browse your computer to find it.

==== ABS for Simplify3D ====

[[File:ABS Fast2.0(.3mm).zip]]

ABS profile for the Taz3 at %15 infill, supports enabled, .3mm layer height, extruder at 230C and bed at 90C, with appropriate cooling (none).

==== PLA for Simplify3D ====

[[File:PLA_Simplify3D.zip]]

PLA profile for the Taz3 at %15 infill, supports enabled, .3mm layer height, extruder at 190C and bed at 65C, with appropriate cooling (increasing speed with layer height).

==== Ninjaflex for Simplify3D ====

[[File:Ninjaflex_Simplify3D.zip]]

Ninjaflex profile for the Taz3 at %15 infill, supports enabled, .3mm layer height, extruder at 220C and bed nonheated.
*Ninjaflex can only be run with the flexistruder extruder type, which requires the firmware "Marlin 2014" or older.

==== ABS Print Settings Without Support - Fast ====

[[File: Taz3_print_settings_NO_SUPPORT.ini]]

This file is for the 'print settings' tab of Slic3r. This is a 'fast' profile, geared towards finishing prints relatively quickly. It still provides excellent surface quality. This profile does not include support, so for large overhangs you'll need the next configuration file.

==== ABS Print Settings With Support - Fast ====

[[File: Taz3_print_settings_SUPPORT.ini]]

This file is for 'print settings' tab of Slic3r. This is a 'fast' profile, geared towards finishing prints relatively quickly. It still provides excellent surface quality. This profile includes support, appropriate for large overhangs.

==== Sky's Config Bundle ====

[[File:Sky config bundle.zip]]

Here is a range of configuration settings for Slic3r in Repetier that I've found useful with a lot of trial and error. [[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 21:35, 13 April 2017 (CDT)

== Other Resources ==
[http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/3.0/documentation/2013Q4/LulzBot_TAZ_3.0-User_Manual-ebook.pdf The manual is available online]. A printed form of it can be found near the printer. The manual explains how to operate the printer.

[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Basic_ABS_Settings_for_Taz_with_Repetier_Host_software.pdf This PDF] contains the screenshots for each tab and setting. When you first use Repetier on your windows login, you have to adjust some settings for first time use.

=== Filament ===

The extruders available accept 3 mm filament, and can print either ABS or PLA. There is an alternate extruder for use with Ninjaflex, called 'Flexistruder' but the Flexistruder is not supported with the current firmware installation.

[http://www.microcenter.com/category/4294898923/3D-Printing MicroCenter (online and in store)]

[http://www.monoprice.com/Search/Index?keyword=3d+printer+filament Monoprice]

=== Find Something to Print ===

[http://thingiverse.com Thingiverse] is a great place to find printable 3D models that other people have designed, and to publish your own.

=== Designing 3D Models ===

Page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling.]

=== Troubleshooting ===
Refer to our [[3D Print Troubleshooting]] page.

== List of Currently Certified Users ==
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! trained by
! date
|-
|[[User:Dbever|Derek Bever]]
|Hours of shouting at 3D printers
|-
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|Derek Bever
|-
|Andrew Kos
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:Negativek|Everett Wilson]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:daveplays|David Earley]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:Lyn|Lyn Cole]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:nerobro|Greg Teiber]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:nick|Nick Castillo]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:tom4writer|Tom Forajter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:dditzler|David Ditzler]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:davidfell|David Fell]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[user:rob|Rob Riggs (Colorado Rob)]]
|Elizabeth
|-
|Mark Stevens
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ad9581|Arturo Duarte]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:justin|Justin T. Conroy]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:jivnyahoo|James Porter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ryankelly11|Ryan Kelly]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:JanetD|Janet Dornhoff]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Genevieve Aphrodite
|Justin Conroy
|-
|Sloan Lavery
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:spacekid|Adam Glick]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[User:funk|Tyler Natoli]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Chris Marchwick
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:marty|Marty Dubin]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:amishhammer|Tom Judge]]
|Justin Conroy
|-}
|-
|[[User:brian|Brian Dunn]]
|Derek Bever
|-|-
|[[User:lofgren|Tim Lofgren]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:lgaboarder|Jeff McBride]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Thomas Wright
|Justin Conroy
|-
|[[User:dsiegfried|David Siegfried]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|Donald Jacobson
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:Sparr|Clarence Risher]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ironwill|Will Garza]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:emertonom|Nick Halderman]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:tactics|Michael Maloney]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:tactics|Brennan Koziarz]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:rogermoore|Roger Moore]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:aaronmintz|Aaron Mintz]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:mlm|Matt Makris]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Matt Meshulam
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Ron Olson
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:daroldhiga|Darold Higa]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Nora Sluzas
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Matt Triano
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Curtiss Cooke
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Andrew Sowa
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Eric Yu
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:lucas|Lucas Goossen]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Jessica Wiedner
|Derek Bever
|-
|Scott Little
|Derek Bever
|-
|Kevin Pulver
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Jenny Tong
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Mike Mandrea
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|John Farmer
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Andy Richardson
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Alex Trimm
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:rickalm|Rick Alm]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Davis Mazariegos
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Knute Martell
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Hugh Sato
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Ryan Neuman
|Will Garza
|-
|[[User:Tina|Tina C]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Scott Drane
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Michael Patton
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Chris Leeson
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Matt Pollina
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Scott Anamizu
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|[[user:kuroishi|Doorman Dave]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Simon Pyle
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Brad Jiminez
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Nate Scheidler
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Alan Insley
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Wessing
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|[[User:w9lp|Casey Coley]]
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Deanna Williams
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Jim Hartmann
|Ray Doeksen --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 14:44, 20 September 2015 (CDT)
|-
|Hunter Koerner
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Temnulen Erdenekhun
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Greg Teiber
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Bob Williams
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Elizabeth Arundel
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Alex Al-Hamdan
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Nem Simeunovic
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Dafe Hughes
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Gary Silver
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Daniel Maziarz
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Greg Kudlacz
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Adam Moffatt
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Kevin Schwartzenberg
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Michael Slingerland
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Andrew Dalesandro
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Erik Funkhouser
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Elizabeth Carter
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Idris Raja
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Shelly Loke-Gayares
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Craig Koszewski
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Brandon Love
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Todd Allen
|Andrew Camardella
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[[Category:CNC]]
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|Parker Rueve
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Mike Czubak
|Brad Jimenez
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|Paula Brinkman Lowe
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Xander Czubak
|Brad Jimenez
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|Angus Brinkman Lowe
|Brad Jimenez
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|Chris Smith
|Brad Jimenez
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|James Villalpando
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Zachariah Reed
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Calvin Moravec
|Brad Jimenez
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|Joshua Havenga
|Brad Jimenez
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|Sky Nova
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Brian Carstensen
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Aaron Carlock
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Rob Dumas
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Mike Kirda
|Sky Nova
|-
|Ashley Borg
|Sky Nova
|-
|Ed Breuer
|Sky Nova
|-
|Mark Haughey
|Sky Nova
|-
|[[User:stepcut|Jeremy Shaw]]
|Sky Nova
|-
|Paul McClay
|Sky Nova
|-
|Sam Chen
|Sky Nova
|-
|James Jacobs
|Sky Nova
|-
|Martina Josimovska
|Sky Nova
|-
|Brian Adamson
|Sky Nova
|-
|Ian Stubbs
|Sky Nova
|-
|Grant Wagner
|Ashish Jasani
|-
|John Zappa
|Ashish Jasani
|-
|Marta Guerrero
|Ashish Jasani
|-
|Sam Dreyer
|Sky Nova
|-
|Anastasiia Holubova
|Sky Nova
|-
|Timothy A Rogers
|Sky Nova
|-
|Travis Bee
|Sky Nova
|-
|Zack Sasnow
|Sky Nova
|-
|[[user:wittnl|Nathan Witt]]
|Sky Nova
|-
|Marsalis Smith
|Sky Nova
|-
|Daniel Martinez Olivas
|Sky Nova
|-
|Chris Versteeg
|Sky Nova
|-
|[[User:lorxus|Paul Rapoport]]
| Sky Nova
|-
|Matt Maggio
|Andrew Carmardella
|-
|Nick Prorok
|Andrew Sowa
|6/09/18
|-
|}

Universal PLS6.150D 150W Laser Engraver

2018-12-13T02:17:42Z

Jzappa: /* List of Currently Authorized Users */

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| owner=PS:One
| model=PLS6.150D
| serial=PLS6150DXX082911106339
| arrived= August 2017
| doesitwork=yes
| contact=[[CNC|Lasers Area Host]]
| where=CNC Shop
| certification=yes
| hackable=no
| value=$17,000
| image = tbd
| hostarea = Lasers
}}

== About ==

The Universal Laser Systems PLS6.150D is a free-standing platform with a materials processing envelope of 32" x 18" x 9" or 5,184 in³ (813 x 457 x 229 mm or 84,950 cm³) that supports dual lasers. As a dual laser platform, the PLS6.150 can support up to two 10.6µ CO2 lasers with a power range of 10 watts to 150 watts. Additionally, it can support a single 9.3µ CO2 of 30, 50 or 75 watts. (if a 9.3u CO2 laser is installed, only one 10.6 CO2 of up to 75 watts may be installed at the same time.)

Ours has two 75w lasers totaling 150w of power.

The unit was donated from SAIC.

== Status ==

* (2017/05/20) Wiki page created
* (August 2017) Laser donated from SAIC - thank you, Anna Yu!
* (12/2/2017) Hooked up to Epilog air and exhaust connection. The air assist works but does leak using the quick connect fitting, the other fitting requires a 1/2" (I think) screw fitting which will create a better seal. The x-axis is off by ~3/8" , y is off too but didn't measure.
Current status: connected to exhaust and compressed air using the ones designed for the Epilog while the Epilog is out of service. Figuring out authorizations. If you want to be part of that, get in touch with CNC Area Host or folks on the Danger Committee.

== Authorizations ==
Authorization for the laser is not viral, meaning you must seek out a Volunteer Authorizer. Please post on the Google Group email list or contact cnc-auths@pumpingstationone.org; look for a recent thread about laser authorizations and post there.

Danger Committee folks from the other laser systems should consider themselves on the Danger Committee for this bad boy, too. Let's get this thing in regular rotation, stat!

== References and Manuals ==
* [[Media:Universal PLS6.150D quick start guide.pdf|Preflight checklist]]
* [[Media:Illustrator and Photoshop Setup and Basic Operation.pdf|Illustrator and Photoshop basic setup and operation]]
* [[Media:Universal PLS6.150D user guide.pdf|Universal Laser PLS6.150D User Manual]]
* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11G3HMFiu8aKGAu2Eg_p9LCSjKiajoUDsriVcqi_09hU/pub?output=html#| Materials Settings Reference]

== Procedures ==

=== Maintenance ===
[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Universal_Maintenance Universal Maintenance]

=== Setting Up Your Computer===
* [https://drive.google.com/a/pumpingstationone.org/file/d/1GjEZzCSGFAl5Zumf7hG24kqdu1ZAlszw/view?usp=sharing Download the Adobe Illustrator CC Template to your profile]
TIPS:
* To make your life easier, get used to setting your vector cuts red and raster black.
* White is one of the colors in the template, but acts as a mask unless you tell it otherwise.
* Click "Apply" every time you do anything in the print settings, or it won't save.

=== Air assist===
* Turn on the air assist by flipping the switch dangling from the board behind the laser.
* Air assist is used for vector cutting to have nice traces and avoid your material to burn. However some people like to have it disabled for raster jobs.
* Turn air assist off when you've finished and you don't need it while doing your settings.

=== Water Trap ===
* Check the WATER TRAP adjacent to the regulator for accumulated water from time to time. Place a container (and maybe some paper towels) under the regulator and vent accumulated water from the bottom using the small petcock. If too much water accumulates in the regulator, it may flow through the air hose and into the machine, spraying onto the bed/material.

=== Exhaust ===
* Turn on the Exhaust Fan by flipping the switch on the gray box to the left of the Boss Laser.

=== Powering On Machine ===
* Turn on the Power Switch and let the machine complete the entire boot up cycle, approximately 1-2 minutes.

== Running your job ==
*Use the printer driver and Universal Control Panel (UCP) to send data to the laser.
*The printer driver is discussed from page 39-57 of the manual, and on page 58-62, the UCP is explained.
*https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Universal_PLS6.150D_user_guide.pdf

=== Powering Off Machine ===
* Allow the Exhaust & Air Assist to run for approximately 10-15 after completing a job. (DO NOT CYCLE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM RAPIDLY).
* Turn off the Exhaust & Air Assist FIRST
* Power down the machine
* Clean up you materials, throw away scrap, make sure the focusing tool is replaced

== Laser Materials ==

https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Laser_Materials

== Banned Materials ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! MATERIAL
! BANNED REASON
|-
| PETG, PET
| Along with other emissions, is known to emit Benzene which is known to cause cancer.
|-
| Polystyrene
| Known to emit styrene fumes.
|-
| ABS
| Emits cyanide gas and tends to melt.
|-
| PVC
| Emits chlorine gas during a cut.
|-
| Bending Plywood
| Bends into the path of the laser carriage during operation.
|-
| Tropical Hardwoods
| A lot of tropical hardwoods have toxins in the wood.
|-
| Corian
| Creates a fine grit inside the laser bed and will grind down equipment.
|-
| Casting Wax
| Melts a lot.
|-
| Nylon
| Emits toxic fumes.
|-
| Vinyl
| Emits chlorine gas during a cut
|-
| Delrin
| Along with other emissions, is known to emit Benzene which is known to cause cancer.
|-
| Foamcore
| Foamcore is an expanded polystyrene and is known to emit styrene fumes when cut.
|}

== List of Currently Authorized Users ==

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Date
|-
|Ashish Jasani
|Ashish Jasani
|
|-
|Theo T
|Ashish Jasani
|
|-
|Revant Ohri
|Ashish Jasani
|12/19/2017
|-
|John Zappa
|Ashish Jasani
|12/19/2017
|-
|Marta Guerrero
|Ashish Jasani
|12/19/2017
|-
|Sam Dreyer
|Ashish Jasani
|1/12/2018
|-
|[[User:frenchy|Jeremie Davis]]
|Joseph Juhnke
|1/27/2018
|-
|[[User:shoelessone|Kevin Mitchell]]
|Joseph Juhnke
|1/27/2018
|-
|[[User:mcclearin|Deanna Williams]]
|Joseph Juhnke
|1/27/2018
|-
|[[User:rex|Aaron Carlock]]
|Joe Mertz
|2/28/2018
|-
|Nick Prorok
|Joe Mertz
|2/28/2018
|-
|[[user:mct|McTavish Mcardle]]
|Joe Mertz
|2018-05-09
|-
|[[user:Lorxus|Paul Rapoport]]
|Joe Mertz
|2018-05-09
|-
|[[user:Brendanf|Brendan Fortune]]
|[[user:mcclearin|Deanna Williams]]
| 12-May-2018
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|[[user:christophe|Chris Laurent]]
|Sky Nova
|2018-06-30
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|[[user:aidanfowler12|Aidan Fowler]]
|Joe Mertz
|2018-08-2
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[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]

Lulzbot Taz3

2018-12-13T02:12:00Z

Jzappa: /* List of Currently Certified Users */

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|model = Aleph Objects Taz3
|serial = KT-PR0013-5509
|arrived = January 2014
|doesitwork = yes
|contact = [[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
|where = [[CNC]] 2nd Floor
|value = $2395
|image = Taz3.2.jpg
|hostarea = CNC
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== Status ==

4/29/2-17 - [[Taz 3 OctoPrint Server]] is hooked up. Future authorizations will cover the Octoprint server and its web interface operation.

== Past Status ==
Still no Octoprint as of 4/4/2017 :(

As of 1/29/2017, things for the Taz3 are ''looking pretty good.'' It is operating as expected and a nice new printed spool holder is being installed on the top. [[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 09:48, 29 January 2017 (CST)

As of 1/17/2017 there appears to be an issue with Repetier where the server has to be stopped after boot or the COM port will be blocked. It can be disabled by going to the start menu and finding "Stop Server" for Repetier, but you may need admin credentials to override it. I'm looking into disabling this behavior. However, we will be switching to Octoprint servers to operate the printers soon. [[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 14:06, 18 January 2017 (CST)

As of 12/28/2016 device was jammed due to improper movement. Currently being worked on. --[[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 16:41, 3 January 2017 (CST)

As of 12/20/2015 Someone has put a note saying "no work" on the print bed, no further information known.

As of 12/10/2015 Undergoing testing. Functional. New LCD installed, SD card reader should be working but has not been tested in use. Fiberglass flexible print bed add-on installed. Firmware updated for new Hexagon extruder heads, no longer compatible with Flexistruder, for now. Hexagon heads need to be set higher than old heads (temperatures will need to be higher.) Additional testing required to advise what temperatures are best. --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 16:17, 10 December 2015 (CST)

As of 11/13/2015 the main PLA/ABS extruder is not working, replacement extruders and parts are ordered or awaiting installation by CNC Area Host.

As of 9/28/2015 not clogged, working normally, DO NOT RUN PLA for longer than 1hr --[[User:Rtystgeeke|Rtystgeeke]] ([[User talk:Rtystgeeke|talk]]) 15:26, 28 September 2015 (CDT)

As of 7/20/2015 nozzle clogged with PLA, resistor wire is broken (needs replacement), bottom wood disk is broken (needs replacement) --Andrew Camardella 7/20/2015 5:35pm

As of 6/3/2015 nozzle unclogged, tested with ABS. --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 19:22, 3 June 2015 (CDT)

As of 6/1/2015 clogged with PLA through the length of the hot end and nozzle. Needs to be disassembled, burned out, nozzle cleaned. Probably needs replacement nozzle. Needs replacement parts for the hot end (wood discs, maybe aluminum disk) --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 18:53, 1 June 2015 (CDT)

As of 5/20/2015 not clogged, running normally.

Seems to be extruding fine as of 4/30/2015. [Extruder nozzle clogged. Needs unclogging or nozzle replacement. (As of 4/28/2015, clogged )]

== Authorization ==

Under construction. Ask CNC Area Host. No regularly scheduled authorizations. Authorization sessions can be arranged for 3 or more members as required. If you want to schedule an authorization session, find 2 or more other people (by asking on the Google Group) and email the CNC Area Host for referral to an authorizer.

== Operation ==

=== [[Taz 3 OctoPrint Server]] ===

The Taz 3 now uses OctoPrint as its host device. You can now send jobs to the printer via any computer in the space, even your personal device. It's a web service, load the URL in a web browser; you don't need to download or install anything.

The OctoPrint server for the Taz 3 can be reached at http://10.100.1.200/

* When connecting to the OctoPrint server, you may first need to select "Connect" under the left side Connection tab if the printer has been turned off.
** All settings to connect are retained and should not be modified. *Since someone CAN modify them, and then nobody else will be able to use it, why don't we put the proper settings here in the wiki so people can fix what's wrong?
* Once the printer is connected, you can begin warming it up with the Temperature tab.
** Enter a temperature in Celsius and click "Set"
* You can control the printer's movements and extrusion using the "Control" tab.

* To get started printing, upload an STL using the left side "Files" tab.
* Find the STL you uploaded and click the "Slice" button, it looks like a magic wand.
* From here, you can select what slicer engine you'd like to use and what settings you'd like to print with.
** Cura is the default slicing engine.
** Select one of the preset slicing profiles, and then manually set your preferred temperatures and speeds using the Basic and Advanced tabs.
* Now locate the newly generated GCO file (G-Code) in the left side Files tab. You can now click "Load and Print" to print your object.
* It is preferred if you delete your files from the OctoPrint server when you are done. You can download your GCO file for future printing if you would like to retain the specific sliced project.

This is only a high level overview of how to use OctoPrint. If you are already authorized but have not used OctoPrint, feel free to attend future authorization sessions. OctoPrint will accept g-code from the most popular slicers such as Cura, Slic3r, Repetier-Host, and Simplify3D.

== Troubleshooting ==

Under construction. Please add information to this section if you discover some useful tips and tricks.

*Usually is COM5
*If you can't connect on COM5, you may need to reboot the PC, because another user is still logged in after they connected on COM5. If a reboot doesn't resolve the "Connect" problem, then shut the PC down, unplug the unit's power cord, and restarting the machine. This has has fixed the problem as of 3/19/17 - first time I've had the COM5 problem for a while.
*Make sure baud rate is set to 115200
*Make sure protocol is set to Autodetect
*In Repetier Host, home the machine to get full motion on the axes
*In Simplify3D, if you are asking for login information just close the box with the X button and the program will launch.

== Mods ==
Factory standard settings, accessories and equipment. Alternate Flexistruder available at PS1 but not installed.

=== Windows Drivers ===
Windows users driving the printer tethered (over a USB cable) will need to [https://www.lulzbot.com/support/TAZ install drivers.]

=== Usable Print Area ===
298mm x 275mm x 250mm (11.7in x 10.8in x 9.8in)

=== Nozzle size ===
* 0.50 mm nozzle --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 16:20, 10 December 2015 (CST)(please verify?)

=== Host Software ===
Users of Linux, Windows, OSX will need to install the following software:
* [https://github.com/kliment/Printrun#getting-printrun Pronterface] - or [http://www.repetier.com/download/ Repeteir-Host] for manual operation of the printer as well as for starting print jobs
* [http://slic3r.org/download Slic3r] - for creating gcode (print jobs) from 3D models
* Additionally, Lulzbot provides a [http://devel.lulzbot.com/TAZ/2.1/software/2013Q4/slic3r/config/pt35mm-nozzle/medium_ABS_no-support_pt35nzl_pt2-layer-height_config.ini slic3r config file] for the Taz3
* Alternately, you can use [http://wiki.ultimaker.com/Cura Cura by Ultimaker]

== Suggested Settings ==

Both of these files have appropriate settings for the 'printer settings' and 'filament settings' tabs. To use them, go to File > Load Config in Slic3r and select the downloaded file. You must then go to each tab and hit the 'save' icon next to the settings selection dropdown box, or else Slic3r will forget the settings when you close it.

For settings in Simplify3D, you need to 'import FFF profile'. This can be found under File/Import FFF Profile, then browse your computer to find it.

==== ABS for Simplify3D ====

[[File:ABS Fast2.0(.3mm).zip]]

ABS profile for the Taz3 at %15 infill, supports enabled, .3mm layer height, extruder at 230C and bed at 90C, with appropriate cooling (none).

==== PLA for Simplify3D ====

[[File:PLA_Simplify3D.zip]]

PLA profile for the Taz3 at %15 infill, supports enabled, .3mm layer height, extruder at 190C and bed at 65C, with appropriate cooling (increasing speed with layer height).

==== Ninjaflex for Simplify3D ====

[[File:Ninjaflex_Simplify3D.zip]]

Ninjaflex profile for the Taz3 at %15 infill, supports enabled, .3mm layer height, extruder at 220C and bed nonheated.
*Ninjaflex can only be run with the flexistruder extruder type, which requires the firmware "Marlin 2014" or older.

==== ABS Print Settings Without Support - Fast ====

[[File: Taz3_print_settings_NO_SUPPORT.ini]]

This file is for the 'print settings' tab of Slic3r. This is a 'fast' profile, geared towards finishing prints relatively quickly. It still provides excellent surface quality. This profile does not include support, so for large overhangs you'll need the next configuration file.

==== ABS Print Settings With Support - Fast ====

[[File: Taz3_print_settings_SUPPORT.ini]]

This file is for 'print settings' tab of Slic3r. This is a 'fast' profile, geared towards finishing prints relatively quickly. It still provides excellent surface quality. This profile includes support, appropriate for large overhangs.

==== Sky's Config Bundle ====

[[File:Sky config bundle.zip]]

Here is a range of configuration settings for Slic3r in Repetier that I've found useful with a lot of trial and error. [[User:Skynaya|Skynaya]] ([[User talk:Skynaya|talk]]) 21:35, 13 April 2017 (CDT)

== Other Resources ==
[http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/3.0/documentation/2013Q4/LulzBot_TAZ_3.0-User_Manual-ebook.pdf The manual is available online]. A printed form of it can be found near the printer. The manual explains how to operate the printer.

[https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/images/Basic_ABS_Settings_for_Taz_with_Repetier_Host_software.pdf This PDF] contains the screenshots for each tab and setting. When you first use Repetier on your windows login, you have to adjust some settings for first time use.

=== Filament ===

The extruders available accept 3 mm filament, and can print either ABS or PLA. There is an alternate extruder for use with Ninjaflex, called 'Flexistruder' but the Flexistruder is not supported with the current firmware installation.

[http://www.microcenter.com/category/4294898923/3D-Printing MicroCenter (online and in store)]

[http://www.monoprice.com/Search/Index?keyword=3d+printer+filament Monoprice]

=== Find Something to Print ===

[http://thingiverse.com Thingiverse] is a great place to find printable 3D models that other people have designed, and to publish your own.

=== Designing 3D Models ===

Page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling.]

=== Troubleshooting ===
Refer to our [[3D Print Troubleshooting]] page.

== List of Currently Certified Users ==
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! qualified member
! trained by
! date
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|[[User:Dbever|Derek Bever]]
|Hours of shouting at 3D printers
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|Elizabeth Koprucki
|Derek Bever
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|Andrew Kos
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|[[User:Negativek|Everett Wilson]]
|Derek Bever
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|[[User:daveplays|David Earley]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:Lyn|Lyn Cole]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:nerobro|Greg Teiber]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:nick|Nick Castillo]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:tom4writer|Tom Forajter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:dditzler|David Ditzler]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:davidfell|David Fell]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[user:rob|Rob Riggs (Colorado Rob)]]
|Elizabeth
|-
|Mark Stevens
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ad9581|Arturo Duarte]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:justin|Justin T. Conroy]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:jivnyahoo|James Porter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ryankelly11|Ryan Kelly]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:JanetD|Janet Dornhoff]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Genevieve Aphrodite
|Justin Conroy
|-
|Sloan Lavery
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:spacekid|Adam Glick]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[User:funk|Tyler Natoli]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Chris Marchwick
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:marty|Marty Dubin]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:amishhammer|Tom Judge]]
|Justin Conroy
|-}
|-
|[[User:brian|Brian Dunn]]
|Derek Bever
|-|-
|[[User:lofgren|Tim Lofgren]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:lgaboarder|Jeff McBride]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|Thomas Wright
|Justin Conroy
|-
|[[User:dsiegfried|David Siegfried]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|Donald Jacobson
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:Sparr|Clarence Risher]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ironwill|Will Garza]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:emertonom|Nick Halderman]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:tactics|Michael Maloney]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:tactics|Brennan Koziarz]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:rogermoore|Roger Moore]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:aaronmintz|Aaron Mintz]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:mlm|Matt Makris]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Matt Meshulam
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Ron Olson
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:daroldhiga|Darold Higa]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Nora Sluzas
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|Matt Triano
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|Curtiss Cooke
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Andrew Sowa
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|Eric Yu
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:lucas|Lucas Goossen]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|Jessica Wiedner
|Derek Bever
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|Scott Little
|Derek Bever
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|Kevin Pulver
|Ray Doeksen
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|Jenny Tong
|Ray Doeksen
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|Mike Mandrea
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|John Farmer
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|Andy Richardson
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|Alex Trimm
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|[[User:rickalm|Rick Alm]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Davis Mazariegos
|Elizabeth Koprucki
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|Knute Martell
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Hugh Sato
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Ryan Neuman
|Will Garza
|-
|[[User:Tina|Tina C]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Scott Drane
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Michael Patton
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
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|Chris Leeson
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
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|Matt Pollina
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
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|Scott Anamizu
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
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|[[user:kuroishi|Doorman Dave]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Simon Pyle
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
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|Brad Jiminez
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Nate Scheidler
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Alan Insley
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|Wessing
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|-
|[[User:w9lp|Casey Coley]]
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Deanna Williams
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Jim Hartmann
|Ray Doeksen --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 14:44, 20 September 2015 (CDT)
|-
|Hunter Koerner
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Temnulen Erdenekhun
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Greg Teiber
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Bob Williams
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Elizabeth Arundel
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Alex Al-Hamdan
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Nem Simeunovic
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Dafe Hughes
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Gary Silver
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Daniel Maziarz
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Greg Kudlacz
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Adam Moffatt
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Kevin Schwartzenberg
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Michael Slingerland
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Andrew Dalesandro
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Erik Funkhouser
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Elizabeth Carter
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Idris Raja
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Shelly Loke-Gayares
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Craig Koszewski
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Brandon Love
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Todd Allen
|Andrew Camardella
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:CNC]]
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|Parker Rueve
|Brad Jimenez
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|Mike Czubak
|Brad Jimenez
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|Paula Brinkman Lowe
|Brad Jimenez
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|Xander Czubak
|Brad Jimenez
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|Angus Brinkman Lowe
|Brad Jimenez
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|Chris Smith
|Brad Jimenez
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|James Villalpando
|Brad Jimenez
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|Zachariah Reed
|Brad Jimenez
|-
|Calvin Moravec
|Brad Jimenez
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|Joshua Havenga
|Brad Jimenez
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|Sky Nova
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Brian Carstensen
|Andrew Camardella
|-
|Aaron Carlock
|Andrew Camardella
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|Rob Dumas
|Andrew Camardella
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|Mike Kirda
|Sky Nova
|-
|Ashley Borg
|Sky Nova
|-
|Ed Breuer
|Sky Nova
|-
|Mark Haughey
|Sky Nova
|-
|[[User:stepcut|Jeremy Shaw]]
|Sky Nova
|-
|Paul McClay
|Sky Nova
|-
|Sam Chen
|Sky Nova
|-
|James Jacobs
|Sky Nova
|-
|Martina Josimovska
|Sky Nova
|-
|Brian Adamson
|Sky Nova
|-
|Ian Stubbs
|Sky Nova
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|Grant Wagner
|Ashish Jasani
|-
|John Zappa
|Ashish Jasani
|-
|Sam Dreyer
|Sky Nova
|-
|Anastasiia Holubova
|Sky Nova
|-
|Timothy A Rogers
|Sky Nova
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|Travis Bee
|Sky Nova
|-
|Zack Sasnow
|Sky Nova
|-
|[[user:wittnl|Nathan Witt]]
|Sky Nova
|-
|Marsalis Smith
|Sky Nova
|-
|Daniel Martinez Olivas
|Sky Nova
|-
|Chris Versteeg
|Sky Nova
|-
|[[User:lorxus|Paul Rapoport]]
| Sky Nova
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|Matt Maggio
|Andrew Carmardella
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|Nick Prorok
|Andrew Sowa
|6/09/18
|-
|}

Tier 1 Cold Metals Authorization

2018-12-13T02:08:07Z

Jzappa: /* People who are Authorized for Cold Metals Tier 1 */

[[Category:Cold Metals]]

In the cold metals area we have grouped together authorizations on the non-precision cutting tools into a single authorization. The [[Rockwell drill press]], [[Johnson Bandsaw]], and [[DoAll Bandsaw]] are under the Cold Metals Tier 1 authorization process. The session covers basic operation and safety on the machines.

'''NOTE: Prior to April 2017, the [[Bench Grinder (6in)]], [[Sears Belt Sander|Belt Sander]], and [[DeWalt Chop Saw]] were included in this authorization.'''

Monitor the mailing list for times and dates, or contact one of the listed authorizers.

= Tools Requiring Cold Metals Tier 1 =

[[Clausing Lathe|Clausing metal lathe]]

[[Bridgeport Knee Mill|Bridgeport milling machine]]

[[Tormach 1100 series CNC mill|Tormach CNC Mill]]

= Cold Metals Tier 1 Authorizers =

Cold Metals Tier 1 authorization can currently be done by the following people:

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Cold Metals Tier 1 Authorizers
|-
|Michael Patton - Primary
|-
|Ed Bennett
|-
|Anna Yu
|-
|Thomas Wright
|-
|Sam Olendorf
|-
|Abel Greenwald
|-
|Chris Ruhland
|-
|Jim Brink
|-
|[[User:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|}

== How to become a Authorizer ==

We want as many people available to do Cold Metals Tier 1 authorizations as we can get. The idea is to promote safety, and get people used to the sounds that a machine tool cutting well makes.

New authorizers get authorized to authorize others by (1) having some amount of presence in the shop and (2) closely following the "script" during EITHER a "dry-run" authorizing session given to an authorized authorizer -- or conducting a real-live authorizing session while being observed by an authorized authorizer. During such a session, the observing authorizer should _not_ have to speak. Obviously if the new authorizer-to-be has *significant* problems in communication of the content of the "script", the observing authorizer will contribute to the discussion. For the new authorizer-to-be it's a test, not an opportunity for team-teaching.

= Tool information =

== Safety ==

=== General Personal Safety, and Consideration of Others ===

You must work safely. Your actions must not threaten the safety of you, of others, or the tools.You should never operate machine tools under the influence of drugs (prescription or otherwise) or alcohol.It is your responsibility to protect your eyes. Safety goggles may be provided in the cage for activities that have the potential to generate flying particles. Activities which may, depending on circumstances generate flying particles include but are not limited to drilling, sawing, lathing, milling, hammering, chiseling, grinding, and belt sanding. Don't use goggles which are dirty or fogged-up. If cleaning is required cleansing pads may be available in the cage. To clean your goggles, all surfaces that have contact with the skin must be wiped down. The lens should be wiped down, both front and inside. If you choose to use purchase your own goggles be sure they are rated for labeled z87 (this should be written or stamped on the side of all goggles) and have side shields.Disposable earplugs may be supplied in the cage. Follow the instructions on the dispenser. They are surprisingly more effective if you do. Many types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are not effective if used improperly. If you don't know whether or how to use your protective equipment, read the instructions.Because of cost and hygiene problems, PS:1 cannot be depended upon to stock dust masks/respirators. If your work has the potential to generate dusts, mists, or vapors, you may proceed only by following these rules:

# Get your own respiratory protection. Ace Hardware has many types. Make sure the mask or filter is really for the substance confronting you. Do not, for instance, use a paper dust mask for organic paint fumes. Follow the mask manufacturer's instructions.
# Work in the back dock when possible, or with an exhaust fan on.
# If it is necessary to work in the main shop be sure you aren't inflicting your fumes or dust on someone else. It would be excellent if you as the fume generator waits until no one is present who could be harmed or inconvenienced by your activities.

When using power tools, remove gloves, watches, jewelry, and roll up your sleeves. Keep your hair tied back and tucked away. This is especially true for the drill presses, mill, and lathe. Tools with moving parts can injure your hands or catch your hair and pull your head into the machine. Gloves and loose clothing can also get caught in moving machinery. Never put your hand in the vicinity of any moving part of any machine. When adjusting the speed of a belt-driven machine (drill press, lathe, mill or other step-pulley drive) unplug the machine before putting your hands into the drive belts. Every Time.If in using any machine that cuts material, you cannot see a cut in progress because of chips or dust produced by the cutting process, a chip brush to clear the work zone -- never use your hands while the tool is on.PS:1 keeps fire extinguishers and first aid supplies on hand. It would be good to familiarize yourself with their locations before you begin your work.

It is best to not work alone in the shop while using machine tools. If you are hurt and cannot dial 911, another person in the space could do that for you. Use the right tool for the job. Incorrect tool usage produces bad results, and can be detrimental to you, your work, and the tools.Knowing a tool is knowing how it works. For instance, power tools make different sounds when they are working. Some sounds are HAPPY and some sounds are SAD. If you don't know how a tool should work, in spite of the demonstration given with this authorization, ask somebody who does know.

=== Safe and Proper Use of the Power Tools ===
This is not an instructional guide to being a machinist. For skill development in using tools in fabrication, you should take a class of some kind and practice, practice, practice. In this authorization, you will be shown only the basic operation of the tools. The purpose of these minimal illustrations of technique is so that you might have some idea of the types of things the tools are capable of. Authorization gives you permission to use the tools. Authorization to use the tools is not a certification of your competence.

== Tool use ==

=== [[Johnson Bandsaw|Horizontal Bandsaw]] ===

The horizontal bandsaw is only for cutting metals.

Clamp your work securely in the vise. Be sure that the work cannot rotate or flip around in the vise when the saw is pulling the blade through the cut. Close the blade guides to the minimum distance that will (1) clear the workpiece and (2) not interfere with the movement of the saw at the bottom end of its travel.

Set the force-control weight to apply proper pressure to the cut. In most cases, this is at minimum. (Closer to the motor is less cut force). Open the hydraulic valve to produce a good feed rate. If the blade seems like it's starting to snag the workpiece or clog the teeth, take a lighter cut by decreasing the feed rate. If the saw is not producing a chip, increase the feed rate. Unless there is a reason to be taking a very light cut, the sound of the saw teeth should be consistent during the entire rotation of the blade. Except when taking a very light cut, the sound of the saw teeth contacting the material should be consistent and chips should form at an even rate. Using coolant helps to preserve blade life, and increase the speed and quality of the cut. It also makes a mess.

A major cause of blade breakage is thin workpieces snagging the saw blade teeth. Snagging causes teeth to be broken and can also cause the blade to stall or come off the wheels. Check the blade for missing teeth before using the saw. A blade with missing teeth is usually not fit for use. Using a fine pitch blade on soft materials like aluminum can clog the teeth and cause the blade to grab the work and stall. Be sure the chips are clearing the teeth. If not, use coolant or a wire brush to push the chips from the teeth. Using a coarse blade on steel will cause the teeth to snag on the work and break off. Turning the saw off (stopping the motor) while the saw is in a cut can cause broken teeth. Any problem that can break a tooth can also cause the blade to come off the wheels. Use the right blade for the work. Trying to mediate a cut on the horizontal bandsaw can cause saw blade teeth to be knocked off the blade; set the saw to lower the blade slowly into the work and then let go. Be gentle with the hydraulic valve. It only requires a feather touch to turn it. Over-torquing the valve handle can damage the valve. If your workpiece gets snagged and stuck on the blade, stop the saw immediately. Unplug the saw, then try to pull the workpiece straight down off the blade.

To free the stuck workpiece, use a rocking or wiggling motion, in-line with the axis of the blade. Don't twist the blade. A bend or kink ruins the blade. If you still can't get your workpiece off the blade, don't force it. Tag the saw as “out of order” and post a message to the list saying “The blade on the horizontal bandsaw is stuck. Could someone please un-stick it.” If the blade comes off the wheels, tag the saw and post the problem to the list.

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|Will Brown
|Sam
|9/5/18
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|Adam Glick
|Ed Bennett
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|Jeffrey Camealy
|Ed Bennett
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|Tina Croniser
|Ed Bennett
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|Sevin Straus
|Ed Bennett
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|Vladamir Riazanski
|Ed Bennett
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|James Porter
|Ed Bennett
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|Greg Teiber
|Ed Bennett
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|Everett Wilson
|Ed Bennett
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|Derek Bever
|Ed Bennett
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|Jay Hopkins
|Ed Bennett
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|James Porter
|Ed Bennett
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|Eric Stein
|Tucker Tomlnson
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|Todd Allen
|Ed Bennett
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|Mac MacDevitt
|Ed Bennett
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|[[User:scyg|Simon Cygielski]]
|Ed Bennett
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|Robb Rigs
|Ed Bennett
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|Arturo Duarte
|Ed Bennett
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|Michael Skilton
|Tucker Tomlinson
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|[[User:Justin|Justin T. Conroy]]
|Ed Bennett
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|[[User:davidfell|David Fell]]
|Ed Bennett
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|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|Ed Bennett
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|Ryan Pierce
|Ed Bennett
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|Elizabeth Koprucki
|Ed Bennett
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|Casey Olson
|Ed Bennett
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|Ron Olson
|Ed Bennett
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|Thomas Wright
|Ed Bennett
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|Tom Judge
|Tucker Tomlinson
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|Edward Muela
|Anna Yu
|5/13/14
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|Samuel Swope
|Anna Yu
|5/13/14
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|Chris Agocs
|Anna Yu
|6/3/14
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|Justine Miles
|Anna Yu
|6/3/14
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|Robert Grossman
|Ed Bennett
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|Tom Forajter
|Thomas Wright
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|[[User:ahbaker|Alan Baker]]
|Tucker Tomlinson
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|Jeff McBride
|Ed Bennett
|10/9/14
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|Mike Kislovsky
|Ed Bennett
|10/9/14
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|Arjun Wadnerkar
|Ed Bennett
|10/9/14
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|Oscar Villareal
|Ed Bennett
|10/9/14
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|TomF (? 7-17)
|Thomas Wright
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|Rich Smith
|Thomas Wright
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|George Shaw
|Thomas Wright
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|Ron Bean
|Ed Bennett
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|John Butera
|Ed Bennett
|10/18/14
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|Alex Schaffer
|Ed Bennett
|10/18/14
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|Daniel Loeser
|Ed Bennett
|10/18/14
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|Jonathan Bisson
|Ed Bennett
|10/18/14
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|Kyle Bieneman
|Todd Allen
|11/09/14
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|Scott Little
|Todd Allen
|11/09/14
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|RJ Metzger
|Todd Allen
|11/09/14
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|Giovanni Arroyo
|Todd Allen
|11/09/14
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|Joao Santos
|Todd Allen
|11/26/14
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|Nicholas Haldereman
|Todd Allen
|11/26/14
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|Doorman Dave
|Todd Allen
|11/26/14
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|Stephen Ioannou
|Todd Allen
|11/26/14
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|Lucas Goossen
|Todd Allen
|12/10/14
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|[[user:RogerMoore|Roger Moore]]
|Todd Allen
|12/10/14
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|[[User:Mwilkens|Matt Wilkens]]
|Todd Allen
|12/10/14
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|Rhonda Jackson
|Todd Allen
|12/10/14
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|Matt Meshulam
|Todd Allen
|12/21/14
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|Kevin Pulver
|Todd Allen
|12/21/14
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|Andrew Camardella
|Todd Allen
|12/21/14
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|Mike Coriale
|Todd Allen
|12/21/14
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|Nick Naro
|Todd Allen
|1/11/15
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|John Farmer
|Todd Allen
|1/11/15
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|[[user:Jaypee|Jay Pee]]
|Todd Allen
|1/11/15
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|Sam Paris
|Todd Allen
|1/21/2015
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|Jake Rush
|Todd Allen
|1/21/2015
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|Carolyn Ignacio
|Todd Allen
|1/21/2015
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|Andrew Sowa
|Todd Allen
|1/21/2015
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|Hilary Lee
|Todd Allen
|1/21/2015
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|Eric Slehofer
|Todd Allen
|1/28/2015
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|Sam Reicks
|Todd Allen
|1/28/2015
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|Tyler Matthew
|Todd Allen
|1/28/2015
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|Ben Bogler
|Todd Allen
|1/28/2015
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|Brittany Krawczyk
|Todd Allen
|1/28/2015
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|Cary Lahucik
|Todd Allen
|1/28/2015
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|Eric Yu
|Todd Allen
|2/8/2015
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|Davis Mazariegos
|Todd Allen
|2/8/2015
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|Dan Baltudis
|Todd Allen
|2/8/2015
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|Shae Kurko
|Todd Allen
|2/25/2015
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|Curtiss Cooke
|Todd Allen
|02/08/15
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|Ryan Taylor
|Everett Wilson
|03/04/15
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|Joe Wallace
|Todd Allen
|03/08/15
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|Josh Myers
|Todd Allen
|03/08/15
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|[[User:glenn|Glenn Powers]]
|Todd Allen
|03/08/15
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|Daniel Sojka
|Todd Allen
|03/25/2015
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|Michael Patton
|Todd Allen
|03/25/2015
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|Kevin M Sampson
|Todd Allen
|07/22/2015
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|Steve Farkas
|Everett Wilson

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|Josh Cooper
|Todd Allen
|09/30/2015
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|Sheila Miguez
|Everett Wilson
|2015/12/29
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|Zonghe Chua
|Michael Patton
|1/10/16
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|Brandon Love
|Michael Patton
|1/27/16
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|John McDonald
|Michael Patton
|3/6/16
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|Zachery Small
|Michael Patton
|5/1/16
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|Josh Younger
|Michael Patton
|5/7/16
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|Andy Muhic
|Michael Patton
|5/7/16
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|Spencer Simms
|Michael Patton
|5/26/16
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|Noah Lambert
|Michael Patton
|6/15/16
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|Ian Monroe
|Michael Patton
|6/29/16
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|Joe Iklov
|Michael Patton
|6/29/16
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|Jim Brink
|Michael Patton
|6/29/16
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|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|Michael Patton
|2016-07-10
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|Patrick Bowling
|Michael Patton
|8/14/16
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|Ashley Matrisciano
|Michael Patton
|8/14/16
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|Juan Ramos
|Michael Patton
|8/14/16
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|Leo Rodman
|Dean?
|9/14/16
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|Dan Conrad
|Michael Patton
|10/05/16
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|Aaron Mintz
|Michael Patton
|10/20/16
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|Brian Carstensen
|Michael Patton
|10/20/16
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|Chris Ruhland
|Michael Patton
|11/7/16
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|Simon Pyle
|Michael Patton
|12/5/16
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|Josip Fijacko
|Michael Patton
|12/5/16
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|Adam Stein
|Michael Patton
|1/14/17
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|Paul McClay
|Chris Ruhland
|3/23/17
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|Ed Breuer
|Chris Ruhland
|04/09/2017
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|Haddon Pearson
|Chris Ruhland
|4/29/17
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|Andrew Wingate
|Todd Allen
|7/17/17
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|Stephen Foulkes
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|10/16/17
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|Charles Harmata
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|2017-10-23
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|Matthew DePree
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|2017-10-31
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|Szymon Mirek
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|2017-10-31
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|Arjun Sharma
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|2017-10-31
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|[[user:GalaxyCascade|Steve Griegoliet]]
|Sam ?
|2017-12-13
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|Jeff Gershune
|Sam
|2018-1-24
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|Matthew Maggio
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|2018-04-03
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|Wayne Hendryx
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|2018-04-09
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|Alisha Ciardi
|Jim Brink
|2018/05/08
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|David Earl
|Abel Greenwald
|2018/05/08
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|Sam Wallinga
|Sam
|2018/05/30
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|Maciej Warchalowski
|Sam Olendorf
|2018/06/13
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|Earl Wood
|Sam Olendorf
|6/13/2018
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|Dave Solomon
|Sam Olendorf
|7/11/2018
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|Ryan Treacy
|Sam Olendorf
|9/19/2018
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| Jacob Dawson
| Sam Olendorf
| 9/19/2018
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|Ben Dibuz
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|11/1/2018
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|Marcos Ruiz
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|2018-11-07
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|Jim Lund
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|2018-11-13
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|Tatjana Paunesku (tpaune)
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|11/27/18
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|Matthew Slizys
|[[User:CrazyUncleDave|Dave Solomon]]
| 11/18/18
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|Krystian Jasiak
|[[User:CrazyUncleDave|Dave Solomon]]
| 11/18/18
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|Michael Valdez
|[[User:CrazyUncleDave|Dave Solomon]]
| 11/18/18
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|Joe Mertz
|[[User:CrazyUncleDave|Dave Solomon]]
| 11/18/18
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|Daniel Gulick (dgulick)
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|12/12/18
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|John Zappa (jzappa)
|[[user:mct|McTavish McArdle]]
|11/27/18
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