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A good vacuum system/shrowd sucking right near the bit.
A portable air filtration system for the room and/or hanging plastic to compartmentalize the machine.
A secondary frame enclosing the computer with filter panels.
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I have a similar problem in my shop, only my problem is carbon dust from graphite electrodes. The stuff gets everywhere. I just bought a new pc today and I don't want to ruin it so I am going to be figuring out a new strategy. I am thinking of putting the tower under the desk, this sill keep most of the dust from settling on the tower. I may put a filter on the vents to the tower as well. I will be putting one of those clear plastic covers over the keyboard, and I use a trackball mouse. The track ball has no moving parts to mess up, and I can clean it completely without ruining it. Anything else you guys would recommend?
Jim
A good vacuum system/shrowd sucking right near the bit.
A portable air filtration system for the room and/or hanging plastic to compartmentalize the machine.
A secondary frame enclosing the computer with filter panels.
This is not an original idea, but I don't remember where I seen it. It consists of a 110v box fan or similar type, some ducting and a round carburetor filter medium. I guess it works by applying clean positive air flow therebye keeping the dust from setteling within.
I use those GranTec flexible keyboards. Fully sealed and washable. For the controller boxes and computers I just have filters where the air enters. I also run 4" sewer PVC from the Office to each spot so they are drawing in cool clean air from that.
GranTec Keyboard
Hey Harlow.Originally Posted by Harlow
I was wondering if the keyboard comes with a ps/2 adaptor? and do you know if it will work with dos cnc control software? Thanks- Robbie
They come with a USB and a PS2 adapter plug so you can use either. I see no reason why it wouldn't work with DOS. The Gran Tec doesn't have the same feel as most keyboards but you get used to it. They are flexible so you have to sit them on something to type.
Harlow
Thanks for the info Harlow, I figured I would give it a try so I just placed a order for one.
Hi all,
I'm setting things up for my first router and have also thought about computer protection.
As I work in a very dusty environment (dry ceramic dust), I think I'm going to build a seperate box for the computer and supply it with make-up air (from outside) and exhaust. This will require a lot of extra work but it will prevent dust from getting into the cd drive and/or hard drive. I've had several drives in th4e place I work kick the bucket prematurely and I suspect its because of dust!
I'll let you know how it goes.
Carlo
CNCRob,
I use one of those keyboards on my TurboCNC system and have had no problems that way.
The only problem I have is some of the keytop characters are getting worn off!
Could be a combination of coolant, use, etc. However, the keyboard keeps on working.
Art
AKA Country Bubba (Older Than Dirt)
Thats good to hear Bubba
the machine thats going to be running my cnc kit is set up with a cheap watercooling kit, that way i can get away without any air flow into the case, as the heat exchanger and fan are external.
I received the keyboard last Friday and have been using it. So far its working great.
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