Cheap & fast enclosure
Recently I wanted to print some small parts with various, more challenging materials, like ABS and Nylon. For this I created a custom enclosure, just for the print bed and hotend. It isn't fixed anywhere and if the Z-axis goes up, so does the box (which looks very unprofessional ;-)). Having the bed heat up the inside of the box before printing, it got me better results than without (less warping).
Greetings,
Fred Jan
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RE: Cheap & fast enclosure
Just don't leave it unattended for extended periods.
Excessive heat and cardboard are not a good mix. Cardboard makes very good tinder 👌
Tank you very much!
RE: Cheap & fast enclosure
@clarmrrsn
It didn't burn the house down yet, but that isn't a garantee for the future. You shouldn't trust "Cheap & fast" solutions too much.
The hotend can get quite close to the box-wall...
RE: Cheap & fast enclosure
Very view enclosures are flame proof. I used foam board and lack tables from the craft store.
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