[Yr7-10it] 3D printing - printer placement and ventilation

[Grieve, Carlin C]

Hi Mel,

Lots of differing opinions do exist out there. From what I have found, both ABS & PLA emit ultrafine particles and should be considered hazardous. Generally the Printer itself doesn’t cause the issue, but the material does and can vary from manufacturers.
I would recommend purchasing printers with a HEPA filter to help assist with the issues. (ensuring that the MSDS for each Plastic used is also checked off with somebody trained – we enlist the service of our Science Lab Technician)

We have two printers. Neither have HEPA Filters. Both are in our computer room (Old converted electronics room) which had a disused Fume Cupboard.

-UpMini 1st Generation

  *   Stored in a Fume Cupboard
  *   When in use, extraction fan is turned on.
  *   Primarily prints ABS
-Creatbot DX02

  *   Currently building a Case with extraction at back
  *   Sits on an old TV Trolley
  *   Occasionally will move around the school for show/demonstrations.
  *   Primarily prints PLA/HIPS for this reason.

Hopefully this helps out.


Kind Regards,

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Carlin Grieve
Epping Secondary College
T: +61 3 9401 2599
W: www.eppingsc.vic.edu.au






From: yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:yr7-10it-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of John Helmy
Sent: Thursday, 9 February 2017 12:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [Yr7-10it] 3D printing - printer placement and ventilation

Depends how much 3D printing your school implements and the size of your printers. I have put them in IT labs with a protective screen. However, I have seen schools where they have multiple 3D printers in one dedicated space. 3D printing is a very slow process and takes many hours for complex structures.



Thanks,
John

On Thursday, 9 February 2017, 5:14, Mel Yuan <melyuan at hotmail.com<mailto:melyuan at hotmail.com>> wrote:

Hi folks,

If you are using a 3D printer for class work, where is it situated? And how is it vented? And for what make/ model?

There is a lot of contradictory advice out there.

Cheers, Mel


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