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A project log for CHANGER - a toolchanger new interpreted

CHANGER - a motion system which can be used for advanced 3D-Printing with up to four materials, PnP, PCB-Milling, Layer inspection, etc...

simon-wirzSimon Wirz 05/25/2021 at 17:590 Comments

In my first Benchy-attempt I noticed the heavy cooling issues with my mosquito-Bowden tool. Despite that the printer performed as expected. Before I build more tools I want to adress the cooling issues with the first tool so I can implement the cooling Design (Fan powered) in my next tools. I haven't tested the integrated airpump because I don't want to use it for my PLA-Bowdentools. 


Comparison (Datasheet):

Fan-Type [-]                         Source [-]Airflow [m³/min]   Weight [gr]     
Delta, BFB0412HHAhttps://www.infinity-element.com/product/Delta-Electronics_
BFB0412HHA-A.aspx
0.08412
NMB, 
BM4515-04W-B50-L00
https://www.digikey.ch/product-detail/de/nmb-technologies-corporation/BM4515-04W-B50-L00/P15680-ND/16336980.09820
Delta, BFB04512HHAhttps://www.infinity-element.com/product/Delta-Electronics_BFB04512HHA-A.aspx0.09013
Micronel, D243L-006KH-5   https://www.distrelec.ch/en/axial-fan-dc-28x28x30mm-6v-4m-micronel-d243l-006kh/p/300682200.09017 + 15

If you compare the Airflow to Weight ratio the best options are:

  1. Delta BFB04512 (45x45x12mm) with 0.0075 [m³/min] /gr
  2. Delta, BFB0412 (40x40x10mm fan) with 0.007 [m³/min] /gr
  3. NMB, 4515 (45x45x15mm Turbofan) with 0.005 [m³/min] /gr
  4. Micronel, D243 (impeller-Design) with 0.002 [m³/min] /gr

Decision for first Bowden-Setup:

I've redesigned the Bowden-tool and used a Trianglelabs Dragon-Hotend and sticked to the 40x40x10mm fan because of the good airflow to weight ratio and re-oriented the benchy on the buld plate so the fan blows to the overhang section at the front.

With the new setup I was able to print a proper benchy. For now I'm quite happy with the result and I will start testing with some genuine GT2 belts and start machining the currently 3d-printed belt tensioner so it can withstand higher tension forces. 

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