Plexiglass Enclosure for Rostock 2 -- Any Suggestions?

[HesDeadJim]

I would like to be able to install plexiglass / acrylic walls and a hinged door around my Rostock Max 2 machine as an enclosure and I "thought" there were some printable clips/brackets that someone had designed to install such a thing but I can't seem to find them. Was I imagining things? Perhaps someone here might know where I can find what I'm looking for. Anyone heard (or imagined?) of these brackets/clips? Any assistance is always appreciated. Thanks!

[BenTheRighteous]

Here's one. I just built it & I like it, but I am still looking for a layer fan that won't smack into the wall... http://forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=7149" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

In fairness, you'll probably have the layer fan problem no matter which enclosure you wind up going with.

[jram]

Here's one. I just built it & I like it, but I am still looking for a layer fan that won't smack into the wall... http://forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=7149" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

In fairness, you'll probably have the layer fan problem no matter which enclosure you wind up going with.

I recently had the problem of the layer fan running into my enclosure. I'm working on cutting out a section of the acrylic panel and then printing a bump out so the fan travels inside of the bump out, should be done soon. Not sure though if it's the easiest solution..

[BenTheRighteous]

I guess I'm not entirely sure what you're describing, but I'd certainly like to see your approach when you can post some pictures!

I tried to design a new fan shroud that wedged the squirrel fan flat underneath the effector. It (almost) worked, but in that case you're trading one problem for another - the fan hits the binder clips instead of the polycarbonate.

I'm still noodling on if I can come up with a better solution...

[HesDeadJim]

Thanks for the link! I KNEW I had seen something!

[JFettig]

I'm super happy with the enclosure, I taped up all the holes into the build chamber to keep air from cycling and it stays up close to 40C on its own, no more cracked ABS prints!

[hugepanic]

What do you think of my version?

It´s not plexiglass but 0.8mm PET.

it is just a cylinder with some holes in it to open the casing.
The holes fit to two extended screws from the top assembly.

It`s super simple and inexpensive.

[KAS]

I'm currently printing JFettig's enclosure although I mostly print PLA and will have to come up with a fan design that works. ( if the one im using doesn't)

I haven't measured to see how close the fan I'm using comes, it might just work as it is. (http://forum.seemecnc.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=2854" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; )