Quiet Chip Evacuation using an Aeration Pump

Do you run your mill in a quiet(ish) environment and have limited space?
I do, so decided to find the best solution to quietly evacuate chips from the milling tool and not take up too much space.
Evacuating chips from the cutting tool also helps to produce a better finish.
In this video I am making a Square End Stop for other milling projects. I am using some techniques thanks to Joe Pieczynski's videos (Thanks for your video inspiration Joe 👍).
Joe's Page: / @joepie221
The XP-80 pump that I now use produces 80 litres/minute of air output continuously without heating up and does this at less than a whisper quiet conversation. It does this with a simple design using twin diaphragms (a linear pump).
Plus it has 3 years warranty and is designed to last many years.
These pumps are usually used for: -
Oxygen, Septic Tanks, Air Injection, Medical products, etc.
Here is the pump I purchased (non affiliate link): -
hiblow.co.uk/product/hiblow-x...
To maintain the correct operating air pressure of around 130mbar, I use a Jeton 1/4" Flat Slot Nozzle (size 40) from here (non affiliate link): -
www.cutwel.co.uk/1-4inch-flat...
And the Mag Mount base and tube (non affiliate link):-
www.cutwel.co.uk/lubrication/...
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[@jayramdeo6061]

Love your machine .

[@Dev255]

Thank you it's very stable and improving with each addition

[@xyzspec82]

I like it! Subscribed! 🙂🤓

[@Dev255]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it 😁👍

[@MP-mu1kw]

Thank you for this video. I am building a CNC router and was thinking of using a similar Hailea ACO-009 Air Compressor that are used for Laser Engravers for air blasting. But in my case I was not sure if it could potentially handle the endmill chip evacuation. Now that you have shown that 80L/M unit does a good job. I will be getting one of these too.

[@nilsnippe4359]

Cool Video! Though maybe you should test the blower when milling a pocket, there it should excel

[@Dev255]

Thank you, yeah, I'll have to test it in a deep pocket. I'm impressed by how quiet and effective it is, perfect for milling in the dining room 😀👍

[@nilsnippe4359]

@@Dev255 well, now you just need some fish, and you've got a full meal!

[@fredfarnackle5455]

Top idea! I've got my air compressor set up in my shed but when I'm concentrating on a job and the compressor suddenly cuts in it scares the crap out of me - makes me jump!

[@Dev255]

Thank you. Maybe it's time for an upgrade, although it won't work as a compressor for anything above around 150mbar... This one XP-80 cost me £220, but there are cheaper ones around.

[@fredfarnackle5455]

@@Dev255 Hi Neil, I bought one of those compressors and set it up in my shed today - works like a charm! Top idea!

[@Dev255]

@@fredfarnackle5455 Hi, glad to hear it has made a difference, I love mine as it's so quiet that I don't mind running it after hours 😁

[@fischX]

Are you planning to switch to more feature rich CNC software (like LinuxCNC) in the future?

[@Dev255]

Hi, I'm actually writing my own code on an arduino to take G-Code directly from an SD card, so I will take a G-Code file from Fusion 360 and put that into my machine. Here is my code I am currently running on: github.com/Dev255/Arduino-ODrive-CNC/tree/ArduinoSketch

[@giuliobuccini208]

I would like to test your solution. What type of flexible/soft pipe have you used? How you fitted it at the pump? I cannot see any pipe-clamp... maybe you glued it?

[@Dev255]

Hi, sorry for the late reply, I haven't been getting notifications. Here is the link to the tubing that fits well within the blower and over the mag mount inlet without any glue. I am still using mine, where it works really well and shows no signs of wearing. Please let me know how you get on and I hope it helps you too. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CMYKFYV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

[@giuliobuccini208]

@@Dev255 Thanks for the link! I will install mine next month (I'm relocating my little lab). I will let you know how it goes.

[@Dev255]

@@giuliobuccini208 No worries. Thank you