laser cutting makes a lot of smoke/fumes and stronger lasers tend to cause more of them. Exhausts are needed as inhaling the fumes can cause health issues, so a good exhausting system should be installed.
As I ordered a 40 watt laser for my Snapmaker Artisan and the company itself suggest in upgrading the standard fan of the enclosure for the 40w laser , this was a nobrainer.
Furthermore I wanted to add anoter exhaust on the top using an old 120mm pc fan, but there are cheap alternatives as shown in the video if you dont have som old fans lying around. This additional exhaust on the top will pull out smoke that rises faster as my enclosure has the standard exhaust on the lower back side of the enclosure.
I connected the pc fan with a 3pin to usb connector to an usb port. however be aware that most pc fans are 12v so they will spin slower. an alternative would be a dedicated 120mm 5v fan or a greenhouse exhaust set as linked below.
Parts on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6997734
Parts on Cults3d: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/tool/housing-for-a-120mm-pc-fan-as-exhaust
My 3dprint/laser/cnc machine is a Snapmaker Artisan.
Check out Snapmakers machines and products on their website including the boosted fan* ( https://snapmaker.sjv.io/0Z0qEN ) or Amazon* ( https://amzn.to/3YsBD2k )
They also have an Airpurifier as an add on for their machines.
Things used in this video:
100mm hose*: https://amzn.to/42pclUK
3pin to usb adapter for connecting the fan*: https://amzn.to/4ifc3ot
power distribution with usb* https://amzn.to/4ltRebJ
hole saw set*: https://amzn.to/3Yg3mCX
120 mm 5v usb fan with adjustable speed*: https://amzn.to/3FSnKUr
cheap venting system as alternative*: https://amzn.to/426WuJb
Filament brands Ialso often use are:
eSun*: https://amzn.to/4af34B7
Sunlu*: https://amzn.to/4af34B7
Snapmaker PLA (see links above)
PLA Glue*: https://amzn.to/3Vx01Op
3d Lack adhesion spray for sticking first layer*: https://amzn.to/4j9JVop
things I use for measuring*:
sliding caliper*: https://amzn.to/3NesULp
goniometer for angles*: https://amzn.to/3Rdj8do
try-square*: https://amzn.to/3NgP9QC
cheap screwdriver set for electronics I use since 2020* https://amzn.to/4idzGOm
screwdriver with bitstorage in handle*: https://amzn.to/4euiwu3
I use a lot of einhell tools as they share the same battery. A fact that saves money and space*:
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like the vacuum for cleaning the enclosures inside* https://amzn.to/3Xlfx0G
My desktop setup:
LG C2 42" OLED (because big screens are great :) )*: https://amzn.to/469fNBz
ElGato Stream Deck*: https://amzn.to/47rkHM1
Mouse Razer Viper v3 pro*: https://amzn.to/3TEH8Zf
oversized mousepad*: https://amzn.to/3RrSNJA
Stand for filming with mobile phone* (which is cheap and really great): https://amzn.to/3G0jO0O
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00:00 why the upgrade?
00:54 designing the additional exhaust
01:31 3dprinting the parts
01:49 assembly with an old pc fan
02:36 choosing where to drill the hole
03:55 mounting the system on the enclosure
04:55 powering the upgrades
05:15 test in realtime (10w and 40w laser)
06:14 a cheap but powerful alternative
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