We have two CNC routers in a small room next to the Makerspace.
The CNC routers operate through PC computers in the room. The problem is the CNC’s generate a huge amount of very fine dust that gets into the computers and can wreck them.
I decided to design some boxes that would seal in the computers and still be accessible.
CRITERIA/CHALLENGES
– Each student need’s to put their usb sticks into the computer to load their file.
– The fans need fresh air coming in, or the computer will overheat
– The computer needs to be turned on and off every day
– The computer needs to be accessible for problems and maintenance
– Large cables (parallel ports) need to come out the back
THE DESIGN
– A box that has front and rear open doors
– The doors are sealed with a rubber tape
– Doors lock shut using rare earth magnets
– Handles where designed and printed on the 3D printers
– Rear door has 2 large rectangular cut outs, with a filter system
– I designed and 3D printed a slide in and out filter holder
– Filters are 2 parts, a fine mesh and a coarse mesh
– Rear door has a wide slot to all cables through, using a flapped rubber piece to seal it in
– The box has an external dual usb ports, that also have a plug that seals the ports
