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Changes for page Credits and Pricing

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5 5  * Credits are given for free for certain projects, such as:
6 6  ** Academic coursework
7 7  ** Personal Use allowances as determined by the MEEN Department Administration.
8 -* 1 Credit is equal to $1.00, and can be purchased on our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]** if needed.
8 +* 1 Credit is worth $1.00, and can be purchased on our **[[online store>>url:https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products?storeCatalog=5754]]** if needed.
9 9  * Credits are non-refundable, but do not expire, except upon graduation
10 10  * Credits can be transferred to other students upon request
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14 14  == Reservation Costs ==
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16 16  When you reserve a machine, the cost is determined by the type of machine and the duration of your reservation. Our pricing reflects the upkeep and maintenance required to keep our equipment in top working condition. In the case of some equipment such as 3D Printers, it also includes the average cost of material used per hour of printing. Given that 1 credit is equal to $1.00, here are the reservation costs for our most popular machines:
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17 17  
18 18  === Fabrication Equipment ===
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21 21  * **Vacuum Former: FREE!** (training still required)
22 22  * **Sandblasting Cabinet: FREE!** (training still required)
23 23  * **Ultrasonic Cleaner: FREE!** (training still required)
24 -* **CO2 Laser Cutter**: $1.75 per hour
25 -* **3D Printer (Filament)**: $1.25 per hour
25 +* **CO2 Laser Cutter**: $1.00 per hour
26 +* **3D Printer (Filament)**: $1.75 per hour
26 26  * **3D Printer (MSLA Resin)**: $2.75 per hour
27 -* **3D Printer (SLS Nylon 12 Powder)**: $5.50 per hour
28 -* **3D Printer (PEEK Filament)**: $6.0 per hour
28 +* **3D Printer (SLS Nylon 12 Powder)**: $3.00 per hour
29 +* **3D Printer (PEEK Filament)**: $6.50 per hour
29 29  * **WAZER Waterjet Cutter**: $15.00 per hour
30 30  * **CNC Router**: $15.00 per hour
31 31  * **Plasma Cutter**: $15.00 per hour
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32 32  
33 33  === Testing Equipment ===
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35 -* **Hardness Tester (Rockwell)**: $1.00 per hour
36 -* **Hardness Tester (Vickers/Knoop)**: $1.00 per hour
37 -* **Cress Double Furnace**: $1.00 per hour
38 -* **Environmental Testing Chamber**: $1.00 per hour
39 -* **Fume Hood for Non-Corrosive Chemicals**: $1.00 per hour
40 -* **Sample Polishing Machine**: $1.00 per hour
41 -* **VHX-600 Digital Video Microscope**: $1.00 per hour
37 +* **Hardness Tester (Rockwell)**: $5.00 per hour
38 +* **Hardness Tester (Vickers/Knoop)**: $5.00 per hour
39 +* **Cress Double Furnace**: $5.00 per hour
40 +* **Environmental Testing Chamber**: $5.00 per hour
41 +* **Fume Hood for Non-Corrosive Chemicals**: $5.00 per hour
42 +* **Sample Polishing Machine**: $5.00 per hour
43 +* **VHX-600 Digital Video Microscope**: $5.00 per hour
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43 43  == Purchasing Materials ==
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