I have just finished this Cyclone dust seperator.

I have just finished this Cyclone dust seperator.

The test can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/108569631

Function:
Cyclon dust seperator, for my CNC mill.

Total print time: 70 hours

Object data:
Design: Own design
Diameter: 150mm
Material: PLA
Infill: 100%
Print speed: 70 mm/s
Head Temp: blue 205c, black 215c
Bed Temp: 60c
First layer: 20 mm/s at +10-15c

Printer:
Model: Prusa I2
Head: J-Head MK IV, 0.3mm
Bed: Glas viped with alcohol sprit, no other adhesive.

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This is very nice. Would you mind sharing the models?

No

awesome! Ive been wanting to make one of these for a while. Hows it work?

Check the video. The test went quite well.

What happen if you got different pieces?
From dust till lego blocks. Is it ok?

I think it would be okay, but I havent tested, the inner diameter of the entrance tubes is only 26mm.

They work great don’t they. I made one for vacuuming the workshop. Yours is a lot taller than mine. I don’t think it makes that much difference really.

I put mine on a bucket then put the bucket on wheels so that it can follow me around. I also put an old large transformer in the bucket for weight so it won’t fall over.

I still have to install it on my cnc mill, to see the result. But after the test I am impressed.

nice… but would it not be faster to just print the lid and the tube connections and container connection and then use a piece of acrylic or other sheet that bends for the cone? could have saved a lot of printing time :stuck_out_tongue: but are you willing to share your work with us? some STEP files or similar?

Yep, is way easier, but I did it with 0,5 plexiglass and it cracked when I choked the hose. So printed this one instead with 5mm sides, I did not break.
No sharing, sorry. Might draw another model to share.