Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Beginning User

Go to Walmart and buy a Shopvac filter. Put this in the precontainer to
filter the air as it exits. Or you can use a fried Shopvac in series with
your system - same effect. This is what I've done, having previously
attempted to use the Shopvac for a 2200 part order.

Doug

----- Original Message -----
From: exeric1 <exeric1@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>

> I use a "cyclone" type precontainer (actually just a lid and a
> trashcan)so it will be easy to segregate metal and wood. I cut mostly
> aluminum and the shavings seem pretty light. The system is a high
> volume with relatively slow velocity system so I might take a chance
> and use it with the mill. Hopefully the abrasiveness of the aluminum
> won't be too big a problem. I'm sure I'll find out in the course of
> time - but its worth it to me to evacuate the shavings from getting
> in the ways of the machine.
>
> Eric