Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Sound proof box

Graham Stabler wrote:

>I have finally got my proxxon conversion fully up and running but and
>the only problem with it is the noise. My house ajoins another and
>there is no chance I can mill on an evening.
>
>I'd like to make a sound proof box for it and have already made a
>2.5" thick polystyrene cover for it that now just requires a "double
>glazed" door. However after trying it last night with some foam
>jammed in as a door it was anything but sound proof. Sitting the
>mill on some foam did help a little but is not ideal.
>
>Has anyone built such an enclosure? Would it be worth lining it with
>egg box foam? Should it be clad with a hard material like MDF as
>well? Is there a way of making a decent base for the mill that will
>not turn my bench into a sound box?
>
>Help
>
>Graham
>

Graham,
Your going to get the best noise control if you can use a "soft"
insulator rather than a hard foam. Egg crate stuff would be good, but if
exposed, will eventually suffer ravages of daily life (UV, Coolant,
Etc.), so all wrapped up in a metal cabinet would be best for
durability, yet a wood box would dampen noise too..

Going off the edge here, Not knowing what size you need for a cabinet.....

I have always made good use of old Vending machine cabinets. These babys
are made to withstand even the meanest of 15 year olds with crowbars,
have really good doors on them, and some of them, Like the can soda
machines ARE insulated. Not sure if the sizes would work, but some are
pretty big. Think outside the box too.... You can make it lay
horizontally, take off the door, and make your own sliding doors. I have
a friend in a similar situation, and it might work for him.

Chris L