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Why use an enclosure for your CNC router?

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DUST CONTROL ACCESSORIES
The Ultimate DIY Air Filtration System
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Advantages of using an enclosure with your CNC router
Sound Attenuation Demo
Click HERE for a 30 second demo showing how much the enclosure attenuates the sound.  It  makes a  HUGE difference.


Dust Shoe and Sound Attenuation Test
Click HERE to view a quick demo video demonstrating the advantages of using a dust shoe (0 to 36 seconds) and enclosure noise attenuation (36 seconds to 1:02).

Features Video
Click HERE for a walkthrough showing the features of my enclosure

Enclosure Design and Detail Video Walkthrough
Click HERE for a forum thread that includes most of the design details of my enclosure

The #1 advantage of using an enclosure with your CNC is to attenuate sound.
   
My enclosure reduces the sound levels from 70.6 dB to 53.8 dB with the router set to 1.  This will vary depending on the stock, bit and cutting speeds but it is fair to say that the  enclosure makes working in the shop for hours on end MUCH more bearable while the CNC router is doing its work.

Enclosures should not be used without using dust collection at the same time.
You should  ALWAYS use a dust shoe with your machine and especially if you run it inside of an enclosure.  The dust shoe will catch almost 100% of the fine dust and it will provide cooling air to prevent the temperatures inside the enclosure from  getting too high.  If you use an enclosure without dust collection the temperature and dust concentration inside will skyrocket during heavy prolonged cuts and that will wear your router brushes , rollers, and bearings much more quickly.

Below are the dimensions you will need to ensure that your enclosure is large enough to accommodate your  machine.  Make sure these dimensions include all accessories and the extents  swept during the full range of motion of the machine.
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  • Home
  • Improve your Workspace
    • Dust Collection and Air Filtration >
      • Table Saw Dust Collection
      • All About Cyclone Separators
      • Dust Deputy and Dustopper Review and Comprehensive Scientific Testing
      • Dust Sheriff Cyclone Separator
      • Dust Collection System Options
      • Air Filtration System Options
      • Why clean air matters
      • Is your shop air safe???
      • How to maintain healthy air in your shop
      • Dust Collection Resources and Links
      • Why I became obsessed with dust collection and air filtration
    • Storage, Organization, Efficiency >
      • How to organize your tools and materials
      • Workbench Build and Restoration Options
    • Improve your workshop floors and lighting >
      • Improve your floors
      • Improve your lighting
  • Improve Your Tools
    • CNC Routing / Milling >
      • What you can make with a CNC router
      • What are your options?
      • Getting Started with a CNC
      • CNC Enclosures
      • My Journey to CNC Machines
      • CNC Router Resources and Links
    • Laser Cutting / Engraving >
      • What you can make with a laser
      • Types of Laser Cutters
      • Laser Cutting Resources and Links
    • 3D Printing >
      • What you can make with a 3D Printer
      • Which 3D Printer Should I Buy?
      • 3D Printing Tips and Tricks
      • 3D Printing Resources and Links
      • My Journey to 3D Printing
      • Modified Makergear M2 with Heated Build Chamber
    • Vinyl Cutting / Graphics
  • Shop
    • The Ultimate Air Filtration System
    • Dust Sheriff Cyclone Dust Collector
    • Shop Vac Hose Connector
    • Drill Organizer with Easy Access Charger Shelf
    • Quik Cleat Organization System
    • Ultimate Flip Top Workbench Plans
    • DIY Hydraulic Lift Mobile Tool Base
  • Contact
    • The Shop Hacks Story
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