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Vacuum Attachments

Discussion in 'Phlatprinter 3 Attachments' started by Bob-n, Jan 26, 2011.

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    Here are a couple of vaccume attachments I made for the P///
     
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    Photo1 - For Standard unit

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    Photo2 - For Standard unit

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    Photo3 - For Standard unit

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    Photo1 - For Bosch Pony unit

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    Photo2 - For Bosch Pony unit

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    Photo3 - For Bosch Pony unit

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    Bob, help out an ignorant. What are these for?
     
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    I am guessing they are to get the vacuum source closer to the dust source thus, sucking more dust. I've been halfheartedly thinking of what to use so it will work like a brush, and will collapse/expand as the Z goes up and down. But I really like seeing the bit do it's work, and the stock setup works well enough for me.

    Bob, how much does it help. I remember seeing a similar mod here earlier, and they (Sorry I forget who) said it helped by about 50%
     
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    The different cone lengths are for different bit lengths.
    If I keep the nozzle no closer that 1/8" I get GREAT air flow and it keeps 90%-95% of the material all cleaned up. Works even better with the mdf. You can watch is keep the bit path almost 100% cleared out. Its all about the air flow !
    No Smurf dust (or worst MDF dust ) all over the the room any more -
    (About the only material dust I get is what is caused by static electricity and causes it to stick to the pressure rollers.)
    My wonderful wife is pleased - I can Play ! :doubleup:
     
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    Bob-n,

    What kind of pipe did you make these out of and what was the size. I was going to pick some up today.

    SlowBipe
     
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    Hi SlowBipe,
    For the top Pcs (glued to the base of attachment) 1-1/2" Sch40
    The Coupling is 1-1/4" Sch80 Pipe
    The Nozzle is 1" Sch40
    It will require some sanding/grinding with a Dremel tool or if you are lucky- with a lathe Turning the material for a good slip fit.
    1-1/2" Sch 40 Pipe - 1.90" OD x 1.610" (Nominal) ID ( Bored out to 1.625")
    1-1/4" Sch 80 Pipe - 1.66" OD x 1.278" (Nominal) ID ( Turned OD to 1.627" & ID to 1.310")
    1" Sch 40 Pipe - 1.315" OD x 1.049" (Nominal) ID ( Turned OD to 1.312")
    The air velocity at the nozzle is assume – runs very clean.
    Only mess I made is when I used the dremel tool to clean the edge of a pcs of MDF – that little bit of dust went everywhere in the room and is on everything in here ! ( OOPS ! )
    I am going to order some clear 1” Sch 40 Pipe to make the nozzle from to be able to see through when I get a light hooked up. It just keeps getting better and better !
     
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