Cover desk top with mdf7/3/2023 ![]() This ensures that you still have the right dimensions when you have butted the sides up against each other. You will also want to add twice the thickness of the material you’re using to either the side or front and back pieces. In that case, just measure from where that ends. If your laser has a front-mounted control panel, similar to the one on the Ortur Laser Maste 2 pro here, you can also have that stick out of the enclosure for easier access. We can then do the same thing for the depth, you just want to make sure that you move the laser all the way to the back and front to ensure it doesn’t stick out further at one of the ends. If you’re not too worried about the size, feel free to add a bit more, but there is no need to go too crazy. To that measurement, you will then add a bit of extra margin, maybe like 1/2in or 10mm. Also, keep in mind things like cables sticking out that might need some room for it to move smoothly. To get the width of our enclosure we want to have a look at where the widest part of our machine is. Instead, I will show you how you can find the correct dimensions yourself. The Panels:īecause every laser engraver has slightly different dimensions, it would do you little good if I just told you the measurements I used for my machine and left it at that. This will result in a very functional enclosure that is still very easy to build and not too expensive. ![]() For dealing with the smoke we’ll use a cheap exhaust fan and some flexible ducting. To get some visibility, you can add a tinted acrylic window, that blocks the laser light, but still lets you see inside. We will build a box around the laser, using either MDF or construction foam. This leads me to the next step up, and the option I would actually recommend. However, there are of course some safety concerns with using highly flammable cardboard around a laser cutter, plus there is no way of observing the progress. This will keep all the smoke contained, and if you’re feeling fancy, you can even add a cheap exhaust fan with some flexible ducting to get the smoke out the next window. On the very cheap end would be getting a large cardboard box to just cover the laser while it is running. This is why I will show you how you can build your own enclosure on a weekend with only very minimal tools at hand.ĭepending on your experience level, budget, and the amount of time you’re willing to invest, there are a few different options for a DIY enclosure. While commercial enclosures do exist, most of them are very expensive, as shipping large items does not come cheap. Additionally, having an open frame laser engraver running poses a danger to any other people or pets that are entering the room and not wearing the proper safety equipment. You could run your laser outside or next to a big window, but this is not a great long-term solution, especially during the colder months. Engraving or cutting anything produces a lot of smoke, which will just fill up your room if you don’t deal with it. ![]() While this doesn’t matter as much for a 3D printer, where you only need an enclosure to print exotic materials, for a laser it is a must. ![]() It doesn’t matter what laser engraver you have, with very few exceptions they all have one big issue in common, they are not enclosed. Real power and real quality by Endurance Lasers! 10 mm (2/5″) wood and plywood laser cut with Endurance 15 watt water-cooled laser. ![]()
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