Great tips! I'd like to mention that if you don't want to have a loud compressor running, pick up a small aquarium pump! Winston gave me that tip a couple years ago! I run a small aquarium pump on my Nomad3 and it makes a huge difference in cut quality and significantly reduces clogged contour cuts. AND...it's VERY quiet. It's definitely not as powerful at blowing away chips as a standard compressor...but if you can direct the blast nozzle close enough to your cut...it works great!
Another option is a high powered DC squirrel cage fan into a funnel (machine one to suit) to some LocLine. Delta makes some nice beefy fans that are PWM controllable so you can ramp them up and down needed as required. They don't heat up like aquarium pumps can and are a constant flow instead of the pulse you tend to get from pond pumps. You can mount the fan on the spindle so you only have a short line to direct it to the cutter. At full speed they can be a bit loud but unlikely to be an issue next to a 24k spindle or router.
If you are into apartment machining like me with a small compressor you may want to install a pulse timer and a solenoid to save air. I get mine to fire once every 5 to 7 seconds with a 0.1 second blast.
Hey Jared, You are welcome to download the files and use them as the basis for a new design. If you download the original files, designing one for your HDZ should be reasonably straightforward. You could mill one from wood, plastic or metal on your Shapeoko. (no 3D printing required). Remember, with Shapeoko, you own the means of production!
Bummer that the hole spacing on the side of the 65mm clamp of the S5P is ~1mm too narrow to mount the air block without an adaptor. What's the purpose of those two holes if not this? And working link(s) to the adaptor blocks seems to be missing again/still?
Good info! I bought the parts you listed in your video and am setting this up on my home made pin router. I have a cheap 6 gal Porter Cable pancake compressor that is LOUD so I'm running it through an on/off timer that drives a compressed air solenoid. This creates a 1/2 sec blast every two seconds to preserve air. I fill up the air compressor and turn it off then start cutting.
If you're trying to add this to a Shapeoko 3 with the Z+ upgrade, the linked install block does not fit. There must be a different hole arrangement on the Shapeoko 4/Pro Z+ and the Z+ upgrade for the Shapeoko 3. Fortunately, it's easy to modify the provided F3D file for the Z+ and adjust to fit. FYI before you print a part that doesn't fit. 😇
@@JamesKing-fg3wn I struggled with that too... The links are in the "notes" tab on the project page (like you said, the "download" button just downloads an empty file)... But I'm re-posting here: --------------------- Download the Appropriate block for your Carbide 3D Machine. 3D Print or Machine and Tap the block. Install Air Assist per the instructions and parts list in the video. Enjoy cutting metal with greater ease and reliability. Post your install here as well as on Instagram and tag us! Links and Required Hardware for Install at Z-Axis: Z+ (stock Z-Axis) Fusion 360 File direct link: a360.co/3a0yWyx Hardware: 2x - M5x25mm / 2x - M6x12mm HDZ - 2x Fusion 360 File direct link: a360.co/3l5fLFO Hardware: M5x25mm / 2x - M6x12mm HDM Fusion 360 File direct link: a360.co/3L4Pged Hardware: 1x - M5/35mm
Adding a valve/solenoid and controlling the air supply from gcode saves you a lot of hassle too. I've added a diy fogbuster with a container under pressure (1-2 bar).
Thanks for the video! Do you think a 1/2 HP, 1 gallon compressor like CAT-1P1060S or Makita MAC100Q will be enough for this on Shapeoko 4? I've read that if a compressor is too small it might overheat on longer jobs, but so far I have zero experience with cnc or air compressors so very hard for me to judge. I'm looking at cutting jobs that need to remove about 4 cubic inches of aluminum from an inch deep pocket.
Hi Casey. Generally Air Assist is necessary for metal projects. We just put out a new video and we do touch on that exact topic: th-cam.com/video/Yo33kOJfw70/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KeY4AaSS9KnvAttZ
It was included as standard equipment with your machine. Perhaps it's still rolling around your workshop? We also offer it for 3D printing in our Carbide 3D Print Library: carbide3d.com/3d-print
There are services which specialize in 3D printing parts for people. There are also plenty of people on FIVER or similar services that can print a part for you at very little cost.
@@carbide3d Great thank you! Finally have the right file as the one I had made was the incorrect configuration :-( Thanks for the follow up. Love your products !!!
Great tips! I'd like to mention that if you don't want to have a loud compressor running, pick up a small aquarium pump! Winston gave me that tip a couple years ago! I run a small aquarium pump on my Nomad3 and it makes a huge difference in cut quality and significantly reduces clogged contour cuts. AND...it's VERY quiet. It's definitely not as powerful at blowing away chips as a standard compressor...but if you can direct the blast nozzle close enough to your cut...it works great!
Another option is a high powered DC squirrel cage fan into a funnel (machine one to suit) to some LocLine. Delta makes some nice beefy fans that are PWM controllable so you can ramp them up and down needed as required. They don't heat up like aquarium pumps can and are a constant flow instead of the pulse you tend to get from pond pumps. You can mount the fan on the spindle so you only have a short line to direct it to the cutter. At full speed they can be a bit loud but unlikely to be an issue next to a 24k spindle or router.
If you are into apartment machining like me with a small compressor you may want to install a pulse timer and a solenoid to save air. I get mine to fire once every 5 to 7 seconds with a 0.1 second blast.
The Install Blocks Zip folder is empty
Try the individual links now in the notes.
How would you plug all that in to the machine so it starts whit the spindle
Any chance you have one designed for the original hdz for the shapeoko 3xxl?
Hey Jared, You are welcome to download the files and use them as the basis for a new design. If you download the original files, designing one for your HDZ should be reasonably straightforward. You could mill one from wood, plastic or metal on your Shapeoko. (no 3D printing required). Remember, with Shapeoko, you own the means of production!
California Air Tools makes a nice and super quiet air compressor.
Download of project shows as 0 kb. Can not unzip.
I will investigate in the morning.
Go ahead and check it again. The project should now contain the individual file links. Let me know if you have any trouble.
@@carbide3d I've recently tried to download the file and I get 0KB zip files.
Same Here. @@15provost
Haha love the Anchor man clip at the end omg 😂
Bummer that the hole spacing on the side of the 65mm clamp of the S5P is ~1mm too narrow to mount the air block without an adaptor. What's the purpose of those two holes if not this? And working link(s) to the adaptor blocks seems to be missing again/still?
Good info! I bought the parts you listed in your video and am setting this up on my home made pin router. I have a cheap 6 gal Porter Cable pancake compressor that is LOUD so I'm running it through an on/off timer that drives a compressed air solenoid. This creates a 1/2 sec blast every two seconds to preserve air. I fill up the air compressor and turn it off then start cutting.
If you're trying to add this to a Shapeoko 3 with the Z+ upgrade, the linked install block does not fit. There must be a different hole arrangement on the Shapeoko 4/Pro Z+ and the Z+ upgrade for the Shapeoko 3. Fortunately, it's easy to modify the provided F3D file for the Z+ and adjust to fit. FYI before you print a part that doesn't fit. 😇
Tip: use a airbrush membrane compressor. Very quiet and gets up to 50psi.
Thank you Carbide3d! I just ordered all the parts (and received them), printed out the part, and put it all together. Couldn’t have been easier…
Could I get the file from you? The link has a blank file as of right now. Thanks
@@JamesKing-fg3wn I struggled with that too... The links are in the "notes" tab on the project page (like you said, the "download" button just downloads an empty file)... But I'm re-posting here:
---------------------
Download the Appropriate block for your Carbide 3D Machine.
3D Print or Machine and Tap the block.
Install Air Assist per the instructions and parts list in the video.
Enjoy cutting metal with greater ease and reliability.
Post your install here as well as on Instagram and tag us!
Links and Required Hardware for Install at Z-Axis:
Z+ (stock Z-Axis)
Fusion 360 File direct link:
a360.co/3a0yWyx
Hardware: 2x - M5x25mm / 2x - M6x12mm
HDZ - 2x
Fusion 360 File direct link:
a360.co/3l5fLFO
Hardware: M5x25mm / 2x - M6x12mm
HDM
Fusion 360 File direct link:
a360.co/3L4Pged
Hardware: 1x - M5/35mm
@@joshuabray37 YOU ARE THE MAN !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!
If you add a 120v pneumatic solenoid to the parts list you could have the air assist turn on and off with the bitrunner on a machine equipped with it
Adding a valve/solenoid and controlling the air supply from gcode saves you a lot of hassle too. I've added a diy fogbuster with a container under pressure (1-2 bar).
You should also add a dryer before the regular if you live in a high humidity area. Also, only two wraps of Teflon tape on any fittings.
Will it work on the Shapeoko 4? with out the upgraded Z axis?
Yes. That’s the Z+ (stock on Shapeoko 4 and Pro)
@@carbide3d thanks
How many gal compressor would I need to run this setup ?
When are you going to review the IPA setup?
Thanks for the video! Do you think a 1/2 HP, 1 gallon compressor like CAT-1P1060S or Makita MAC100Q will be enough for this on Shapeoko 4? I've read that if a compressor is too small it might overheat on longer jobs, but so far I have zero experience with cnc or air compressors so very hard for me to judge. I'm looking at cutting jobs that need to remove about 4 cubic inches of aluminum from an inch deep pocket.
This is a good question we’ve been meaning to test on one of our home machine setups. Like anything the best way to k ow is to give it a try.
For aluminum is air assist better than the Sweepy dust collection system?
Hi Casey. Generally Air Assist is necessary for metal projects. We just put out a new video and we do touch on that exact topic: th-cam.com/video/Yo33kOJfw70/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KeY4AaSS9KnvAttZ
What about metal chips getting on the ball lead screws Pro-5 or the pinon rack/belts on the others?
We have wipers on all axis ball screws.
Can the input plug directly into a compressor, or does it need a volume tank in between?
The main concern is having your compressor keep up with the demand.
Great video, very informative. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Stephen.
What psi do you recommend?
We run about 12-15lbs. Depends on the size of the chips and the depth of the channel being cut. Experiment with each project.
Would this be possible for the nomad3?
JoJo, some modifications would be necessary. For the NOMAD we use the collet chip fan when cutting metal.
@@carbide3d thanks for the reply! Is this collet fan an accessory to the nomad 3? And where can i find more information on this? Thanks 👍
It was included as standard equipment with your machine. Perhaps it's still rolling around your workshop?
We also offer it for 3D printing in our Carbide 3D Print Library: carbide3d.com/3d-print
@carbide3d cheers! I am not an owner (yet) haha. But that is brilliantly designed to attach it to the spindle! Well done.
Ah...I dont have a 3D printer. Any help on where I can get the mount from?
There are services which specialize in 3D printing parts for people. There are also plenty of people on FIVER or similar services that can print a part for you at very little cost.
@@carbide3d Great, thank you
@@carbide3d Attempted to download file from CutRocket, but the zip file is empty? Any help?
@@JamesKing-fg3wn Hey James. Go into the notes and click on the individual links for the files. There you can download the files.
@@carbide3d Great thank you! Finally have the right file as the one I had made was the incorrect configuration :-( Thanks for the follow up. Love your products !!!