Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Fire risk when wood routing

But then wouldn't you have more air in between the chips to support
combustion? What about having a mister in the dust collector to blow a fine
spray of water into it now and again. It's make it messy but wet chips can't
go on fire. Plus they'd all stay settled when emptied out.

John H.
Who made his first cute mini, working, part on the cnc lathe today.

> Would a little 'cyclone collector' help to keep the chips from
> compacting. A lot of fires are started by 'spontaneous combustion',
> due to compacted combustible materials.
>
> RayHex
>
> ----------
> > From: zeff1015@...
> >
> > Removing the dust is always a good idea, but doesn't really solve the
> problem
> > of starting the fire, just helping after it starts.
> >
> > Remeber a few tips to help keep fire from starting in the first
> place. Keep
> > your cutting tools very SHARP and CLEAN. The more pitch build-up on
> the
> > tools, the hotter they get. Minimize friction by keeping them sharp.
>
> > Remember to cut at an appropriate speed, too fast or too slow will
> generate
> > more heat as well. Also a good vacuum system will help cool the
> chips and
> > dust before it gets into the container where the fire would start.
> >
>
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