3D Printer Housing by JMPRINT

Last crawled date: 3 years ago

Update 8/4/18
I purchased some 2020 extrusions and made a model to revamp the enclosure completely. Some of the enclosure will be made out of wood due to me using the amount I had for the dremel cnc project I'm working on. The arm out to the side is for the dry box, my extruder is up high. I may even mount it on top of the cage.
Here you can look at the design: https://autode.sk/2MhRzx4
Hi all,
This is something that about everyone can build. Just a fun little project I have been wanting to do for my Rostock Max V3.
The Base:
Basically, I made a frame comprised of 2"x4"s which measures 2ft by 2ft. Then cut a piece of scrap plywood to that same measurement and screwed it down on top. I then added legs, 2ft long each.
The Enclosure:
I purchased these 2'x4'x 1/8" polycarbonate at a local glass shop. I have 4-2'x4' panels for the sides and 1-2'x2' panel for the top. I bought some 1"x4"x8' pine for the corners. I ended up ripping these boards in half to reduce weight and I realized there wasn't really a need for them being the original size. Then since polycarbonate will not crack upon drilling, I drilled all holes followed by screws. This is probably the most crucial step in making the enclosure besides measurements. You do not want your wood to split.
This is work in progress, so I will be updating this with my further additions. I plan to make a functioning door with some hinges I will print and maybe even implementing some kind of heating system.
Update: 10/30/17
Noise reducing foam is on its way to my address, I purchased it off of ebay for pretty cheap compared to other kinds you can get. I will do a noise test and see if it makes any difference, I'm banking on it :) If anything, it will also help retain the heat inside of the enclosure by sealing the edges where it contacts the base.
Update: 1/29/18
I noticed the stepper motors and the circuit boards were pretty warm with the whole enclosure heats up, so I wanted to get some outside cooler air into the top of the printer where are the essentials are. So this is what I came up with, its a 120mm pc fan tied into a 12v wall adapter.
Ebay foam: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Acoustic-Foam-Panels-Sound-Proofing-Foam-Wedge-12X12-4pack/253184318134?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649
Hinge design: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1551631