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Vacuum is one of the most effective
methods to hold down parts for CNC cutting or machining. There are two
general strategies for the use of vacuum in holding parts during
cutting or machining with a CNC router. You can either create seals
around specific areas to be vacuum clamped in a conventional
manner, or you can draw air through a broad area of a permeable
bleeder board to create a more universal vacuum.
[Click here to read more about the distinction between Conventional
and Universal vacuum.] The vacuum systems that we sell and that
are described here are for universal vacuum. When you
purchase a universal vacuum, you will receive the vacuum blower plus components of a plumbing system that
you attach to the pump and your table. In addition, you will need to
machine the plenum into your table (files are included in the
software) and then cover the plenum with a sacrificial bleeder
board such as Ultralite MDF.
[Read Vacuum Instructions for a more complete understanding of these
systems and their installation.]
 Universal Vacuum
Hold Down Systems
(These are not dust collection systems)
Becker Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump - Model VTLF 250 SK, 173CFM Open Flow, 25in Hg Maximum Vacuum, 10hp/7.5kw,
[Spec
sheet - pdf] More information is available at Becker's
website.
(#14740) 10hp Rotary Vane Blower; PRICE $9,080
Republic Regenerative Blower - 16.9hp, 13"Hg@140CFM
w/pump, motor starter, PVC kit, filter, relief valve, vacuum gauge,
208v, 230v, or 460v; 3 Phase; 82dBa. More information is available
at Republic's
website.
(#14707)
16.9hp Regenerative Blower; PRICE $6,595
A quality dust-collection system is as important as any other tool in
your shop. Not only does proper dust collection ensure that your
shop will stay clean, but it also protects your lungs from fine wood
particles, chemicals, fungi and bacteria that have the potential to
cause irritation and serious damage due to prolonged exposure.
Delta 50-850 Dust Collector -
1.5hp, 1200CFM, 5-micron filtration bag, 6-mil chip bag, 4" diameter
dust intake ports.
(#14717) Delta Dust Collector; PRICE $1,200
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