CNC Vacuum PAD's 3D printed [with .stl & Fusion 360 files]

[@ulrichkliegis4138]

It is recommended to add a particle filter in the air path before reaching the pump - milled-off chips might otherwise ruin it.

[@gvcooljr]

Nicely done, good engineering never looks overly complex.

[@katana2665]

I'll give a thumbs up just on the vacuum block alone! Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@thesecretworkshoppropstore7914]

I discovered you channel today and have been blown away by your work, absolutely outstanding! German engineering at it's best...

[@ulrichkliegis4138]

The round support blocks that you show in this video - are they also your design? Assuming that, are their stl files avaliable too? Thanks for your work!

[@VeeAyyDee]

Me: looks at the geometry Me: how do you machine something like this??? 5 seconds later Ah yes, 3D printing, of course.

[@Its_Me_Kem]

or you could read the title

[@slotdino1]

U could machine such parts but not in one piece 2 would be enough in that case

[@basifernandez]

Hi Theiss! I'm trying to build with my 3d printer a vacuum pad to use in a cnc wood machine. I've seen your video and I'd like to know what is the function of adhesive film.. to help the addhesion? but with the use, it will lose properties, won't it? Thanks a lot from Spain.

[@BradCozine]

Looks like it's a double-stick tape to help hold your part against lateral movement...

[@larseisbaer3281]

Hi Hilmar, great project - printed 4 of the pads but have still to connect them to the vacuum pump. What kind of remote control is the one you show in the video to switch on/off the pump? Can you tell where I can get one of them or how you made them? Want to have one of them as well for my CNC machine. Keep up the good work! Thanks

[@TheissHilmar]

Hi Lars, at home I use Homematic, that's why the expensive Funk-Wandsender 6fach HM-PB-6-WM55 and Zwischenstecker HM-LC-Sw1-Pl-DN-R1 from ELV is used.

[@larseisbaer3281]

@@TheissHilmar Thanks a lot!

[@derwahrebimmi]

Sehr schön gemacht. Ich hätte eine Frage ausserhalb der Vakuumpads: Was für Werte hat das 3D Gedruckte Gewinde in der Front? Ich weiß ist ein 1/4 Zoll, bekomme aber grundsätzlich kein Gewinde ordentlich gedruckt mit 1/4 Zoll. Da druckt er einfach nichts. Bei Deinen Vakuumpads hat er allerdings gedruckt... Daher die Frage!

[@jiafu790617]

Nice mill bed style drill press bed can you share some more info on the mill bed you use on that drill press ? 😊

[@laharl2k]

nice but i would add some aluminium foil around the hoses to protect them in case the laser goes too deep.

[@nicknick-dev]

What a great piece of art!

[@rigormortis2814]

I’m trying to decide if this is worth it. Over double sided tape.

[@heimdall4148]

depends on how big the pieces are you mill

[@kayrunjaavice1421]

@Ferd Dorst you mean the $700 one?

[@watchcnc2928]

Awesome. The solution I have been looking for as I decide how to setup my spoil board...movable vacuum love it! Around 10:55 , what are the black puck looking devices? They appear to give some kind of lateral support and height support to match the vacuum pad. 3d printed also? Thank you very much for sharing your design and expertise!

[@djcbanks]

What happens if you need to cut where the vacuum pads are? Wouldn’t it loose suction then? I guess you could just be careful to place them not in the way but that could get dicey on some parts and you might accidentally cut your vacuum pads but now that I think about it would probably only cut the rubber seal around the edge which is cheap to replace if damaged. I wonder what the clearance is when that is holding a piece of wood down at full vacuum.

[@AdamBrunette]

Fantastic Job! What are your print settings to keep the pads from leaking? Also what are those valves you use?

[@TheissHilmar]

Default settings for the 1st print is OK. Valves: de.aliexpress.com/item/32455312292.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dnk0fUn

[@nickligakis8919]

Hi I have a vacuum pump like the one you show and I see the inlet blue hose but how come there are two outlets on this vacuum pump. It looks like a pressure relief value on the right side but what is the left brass fitting for. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated or is it a outlet hole the get rid of the air that it is sucking in from the blue hose.

[@Duraltia]

@08:55 I guess it is working for you, but I'd probably had those arranged in a staggered arrangement for an easier access to the valves without the neighbouring ones blocking my fingers. That being said though... I believe those FESTO ( or Festo like ) connectors are meant to be used for positive pressure only like an air blast system, not a negative one found in a vacuum system. Also... Any particular reason why you choose 3D Printing the pards instead of like using a material like Delrin? I mean... It's not like you don't have a CNC to make the parts using it 🤔

[@kitecattestecke2303]

The connector can be used for vacuum/suction too because you can buy vacuum generators, venturi based and vacuum capable valves from festo with same coupling!

[@aircris63]

trop bien merci pour la présentation de cette pièce

[@CR3DT]

Great video, what is the vaccum adhesive film form? Also, could you not just daisy chain your pads by adding and another inlet / outlet?

[@TheissHilmar]

I have not tested just daisy chain the pads. You will find more information in the video description. Foliencenter24.com: aslan DK4 cnc vacuum adhesive film. The "adhesive film" help to hold the part on place.

[@Z-add]

@@TheissHilmar the vacuum pad kit that rockler sells is all daisy chained.

[@homagcnc3969]

dang boy, love it

[@plasmaman9592]

I have a commercial CNC router and want to add a laser to it but the company I got it from doesn't offer an add on laser. Do you know if that can be added to an existing machine? What software controls it? And can any stealth laser be used? I'm wanting to engrave wood/ metal hopefully single pass 200 ipm

[@TheissHilmar]

To add a Laser to your CNC you need deep knowledge in the CNC electronic, support from the CNC software for a laser and it is a high risk to damage your Eye's. I recommend to by a separate Laser engraver/cutter.

[@ClockwerkIndustries]

This is awesome! I need to make this!

[@nicolas-arg-o3u]

Hello, wonderful videos, thanks a lot for sharing. What infill percentage are you using to print the pad? Thanks!

[@TheissHilmar]

4 or 5 Perimeters are important. Infill 20% is OK

[@nicolas-arg-o3u]

@@TheissHilmar thanks a lot!

[@vitadacarpistaadventures3623]

hello, a question, does the pump that creates the vacuum always remain active during processing or does it turn off as soon as it creates the vacuum?

[@kitecattestecke2303]

? It should turn off to save power butt...the force to hold= vakuum aowasy leaks a bit so it might not work depending on time and force, surface :-)

[@АндрейГорохов-и6ф]

Стаф шикарный! Одного не понял: разметка и кернение при наличии крестового стола на сверлилке. Без лимбов?

[@paulerlic5393]

what purpose does the adhesive film serve?

[@nikboeh1]

Schönes Projekt, wieder was gelernt! Wo hast du den Tisch auf der Bohrmaschine her?

[@TheissHilmar]

Danke, abe ich vor 10Jahren bei eBay gefunden.

[@caseythemaker]

What infill and material did you use? Is the filament to pourus for the vacuum and did you seal it with anything?

[@bluejayfabrications2216]

Any particular reason for not printing the distribution block ? Nice work regardless

[@shnap4oo]

hey. really cool stuff. ps. The way you cut off with the angle grinder is really scary. why don't you move the rod to the left side of the vice ?!?!? ?!?!!??!?!

[@jasepotts2865]

Is your vacuum pump running for the entirety of the cut? I wondered if the valve could keep the vacuum sealed once created.

[@TheissHilmar]

Yes, the pump runs all the time

[@Erosgenuino]

Hola, ¿qué es mejor un pad o una mesa de vacio? para sujertar piezas grandes.

[@yvonlequeux1437]

Hello, very good job, can you tell me what type of screw you use for your central screw, do you have a link for both part the vacuum and the table I would like to buy the same. thank you

[@TheissHilmar]

Check for "Rampa Muffen M8" on eBay for the table. The screw is 8mm and the length depends on your setup.

[@yvonlequeux1437]

thank you

[@markusseitle3740]

This is brilliant 👌

[@CNCPRINTBLOGSPOT]

Nice aber deine Motor Tunings musst du noch ein wenig anpassen, die laufen ja im Vollschritt. Sehr grob.

[@Morte158]

Do you remember the heat with which you produced it? Bed Heat and pla Heat? I tried but ist doesnt Work. LG

[@timothybolton7852]

Oh man... hey brother what is that slide you have for your table saw?! Did you build that or buy it? Would you be able to pass along that info please and thank you! Ps. Great idea with the pads

[@TheissHilmar]

Thanks, the used slide is from a old Man. Dont know the type or shop.

[@mikeygee4564]

Those are the norm in Europe apparently.

[@massimilianomorelli3717]

Nice video and very interesting solution. Unfortunately I'm not familiar with Fusion 360 and I would like to have a M8 thread for the vacum connection and a M6 for the Holder point, do you have such solution?

[@pablomoreno7777]

What vacuum pump results are you have achieved? Could you recommend other vacuum pump? Thanks,

[@gede4561]

Hallo, habe bei dem Videoclip den Laser zum Gravieren an Deiner Maschine gesehen. Welches Modell oder was für ein Typ ist das?

[@davidmasters5866]

Really neat. Any drawings for the pods?

[@nyckid]

...in the video description, as mentioned in the video title...

[@medicusdkfz]

Tolle kleine Helferlein... Vielen Dank für die Files und das hervorragende Video! Wo bekommt man das Verteilerrohstück aus Alu mit der Längsbohrung in der Mitte? Ich habe dich nicht umsonst abonniert, da ich Ideen von deiner multifunktionalen CNC-Fräse auch in meine „Neue“ einfliessen lasse. Hast du auch ein Video zur Herstellung des Vakuumtisches auf deiner Fräse? Was verwendest du als Opferunterlage? Liebe Grüße aus dem Breisgau, Pierre

[@TheissHilmar]

Als Opfer Unterlage verwende ich 0,3mm Flies welches ich geschenkt bekommen habe. Keine Bezugsaddresse.

[@TheissHilmar]

- Die Längsbohrung habe ich selber gemacht, einfach von beiden Seiten bohren - Habe nur die Videos auf KZbin zur Portalfräse

[@leighinglis2128]

What temp settings and speed settings are you running And what slicer I can’t get this to print for the life of me I get to about 4mm thick then it curls up and fails

[@TheissHilmar]

Sorry, several people have print this part with different printers. Temp, speed and slicer shut customized to your printer. Please use 20% infill and 4 Preimeters. If you have issues with warping, try to decrease the temp of the printbed.

[@silverape424]

Hi, did you have any problems screwing the connector into the pad? I broke the pad trying to fit it in. Not a huge problem, I can print another one. But I like to tackle the problem. Thanks.

[@TheissHilmar]

yes, I had sometimes this issue. It depents on your printer and printer setup. But I was lucky to have a thread cutter to prepare the thread after printing. Thanks for your feedback

[@silverape424]

@@TheissHilmar I don't have such a big thread cutter. I will try heating it up a bit, Maybe that will work.

[@jenspetersen5865]

Wonderful - Vielen Dank! I see you cutting aluminium with a regular wood saw. Does it work properly and is it safe?

[@TheissHilmar]

I think with my saw and 3000RPM with a Kaindl XTR-S 2.0 190mm 40Z saw blade it is save.

[@blake102989]

Best to turn your blade the opposite way to keep from forming burrs

[@14768]

@@blake102989 This is 100% wrong please nobody do this. That technique works on plastic, not Aluminum. There is nothing wrong with using a carbide circular saw blade to cut aluminum. The tooling in an industrial metal milling machine is carbide, it's the same stuff. Technically you could cut thin Steel in a table saw if you want. If you turn the blade around you WILL chip the carbide and throw carbide shrapnel all over the place. Carbide is exceedingly strong only in the direction it was meant to be used, not in the opposite direction.

[@stephanbrunker]

It is safe, but you have to use a special type of blade for this, the same kind usually available for miter saws. These have a negative cutting angle (the teeth angling backwards) that they don't have the tendency to pull themselves into the work piece. As a youth, I nearly had an accident because of course nobody knew that and fitted a normal table saw blade on the miter saw, and yes, it pulled the piece into the saw and nearly my fingers too. And these work perfectly for aluminium.

[@ptabz3112]

Hi, did your table saw swivel?what kind of machine is that? It looks like it has a sliding table but I've never seen one that can pivot. What is that action for?

[@CJICantLie]

I believe he just forgot to lock the wheels. Not an intentional swiveling mechanism. He had it locked for the second cut.

[@sooty45]

Hi your vacuum pads are ace i have printed 3 so far iam unable to get hold of the alsan adhesive film is there a substitute for this and can you tell me what its for ?

[@TheissHilmar]

Wayne Sutton the adhesive film is for a stronger hold of the work pice. If your pads are not strong enougf without a film try to use a ather double side tape instad.

[@sooty45]

@@TheissHilmar Thank you for your quick response i will try that when i get all my parts together.

[@albertomorillo7119]

well done! Great printing, application and design!! I love it! Also great video!! ;) Are those jaws also 3D Printed ? *Are you on linkedin?

[@pfoxhound]

Gut!

[@ItsYaJayBoi]

You do need to be very careful not to cut through a vacuum port with a CNC bit.

[@Hoops-Senior]

What is the adhesive tape for?

[@msdesignru]

Thank you

[@mrembeh1848]

What does the apostrophe between pad and s mean ?

[@nyckid]

Nothing. Some people just sprinkle apostrophe's in word's like salt on frie's thinking it makes thing's plural. It does not.

[@wingvan]

looks like made in germany. very nice!

[@BADNCKT]

It was lol

[@The_Unobtainium]

Do some real tests of this vacuum holders...

[@gianpaolo1331]

Hi, can you tell me what filament you use for the 3D printing of the pieces and the slicer settings? Thanks

[@MsLuisbarbosa]

which Cnc do you use?

[@CR3DT]

Did you print the pads at 100% infill?

[@TheissHilmar]

20% is fine. 4 or 5 Perimeters (wall thickness)

[@CR3DT]

@@TheissHilmar I did not know realize you could model threads in fusion. I learned something new from you my friend. I appreciate that. Quick question how did you pads hold out over time considering you made this 2 yrs ago? Also is the "tape" required?

[@CR3DT]

@@TheissHilmar how do you deal with supporting the internal cavities? did you use a dual extruder printer with PVA support?

[@robertkennedy2726]

Table saw setup seems a bit dangerous

[@luigimarcellopeterle]

hello want to ask what kind of material you have used for the realization of the vacuum pad

[@TheissHilmar]

PLA or PETG works fine if you use the PADs for milling wood.

[@matiasgoinheix366]

Do you install on and off the laser module depending on the use? Is there a reason why leaving it attached all the time would be counterproductive?

[@helichannel4297]

Wozu ist denn die Folie gut?

[@TheissHilmar]

Die Klebe-Folie gibt noch mal zusätzlichen seitlichen halt. Diese spezielle Folie wurde wohl auch dafür entwickelt.

[@nsgnc]

Cetvelle yapılacak işi başka aletle yapıyor. Dik olması için frezede yapılacak işi elde yapıyor.

[@canadaplease7981]

that gantry looks like it weighs a metric fuck load

[@giovannibrotto5886]

Mattley artigiano digitale Copy you video

[@mannybencomo5740]

Excellent...