Explore the health implications of smoke and fumes from 3D printers and laser cutters in this informative 26-minute video. Learn about different types of emissions produced by common hobbyist machines and their potential risks. Discover solutions like the Comgrow Smoke Absorber and Laser Enclosure, with detailed assembly instructions and effectiveness tests. Follow along as HCHO and PM 2.5 levels are measured in various scenarios, including longer laser burns. Gain insights on the efficacy of KN95 masks in workshop settings. Conclude with practical recommendations for maintaining a safer maker space or home workshop environment.
Smoke and Fumes from 3D Printers and Lasers - What You Need to Know
Make With Tech (MakeWithTech) via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Is Any Level of Smoke and Fumes Safe?
Xtool D1 10W Laser Cutter
Comgrow Smoke Absorber
How Does a Smoke Absorber Work?
Laser and 3d Printer Enclosures
Assembling the Comgrow Laser Enclosure
Testing Methodology
Connecting Smoke Absorber to Enclosure
Beginning the Tests
Failed Test 1
Successful Test 2
Longer Laser Burns More Smoke, Test 3
Failed Test 4
Do KN95 Masks Help
Success -- What I am Going to Use Going Forward
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