My new air assist setup on the D1 Pro

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I found the parts needed to setup my XTool D1 (and any other laser) to my shop air compressor that I use for air tools. I also made all of my machines easier to disconnect and swap out to other machines. Simply adding a piece of hose to future machines will allow them to use the air assist from each enclosure.
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@laurac4562 Жыл бұрын

good luck on lots of sales and business in your upcoming event.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@steveferguson1232 Жыл бұрын

I did this right when I got my laser. I had a one gallon senco quiet compressor sitting in shop. Took regulator off and moved up to table for control. I run right at 40 psi when cutting and between 5 and 10 when engraving unless I’m wanting a deep engrave then I increase it. I don’t use tools air assist either. I use a straight line directional from Cobey Schmidt. Coming from process automation I knew a vortex type air assist would not give directional control needed for the clean cuts. You’ll like the control of the compressor much better

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I like the setup so far

@thomasgebauer2745 Жыл бұрын

Another very helpful video - thank you for sharing 👍

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@harmonic75 Жыл бұрын

Good work sir. I ran a line for mine (like 150ft hose) piggyback off the run for my plasma cutter so I could use its air drier. Still get some water in the hose before it though. Edit I wanted to add I just used aquarium tubing from the regulator to the laser with a little valve there (again cheap plastic aquarium stuff) and I believe it fits those plug in fittings as well.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@damingrail3655 Жыл бұрын

This is exatly what I am planing to do with my laser for Air Assist.

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

So far it works well the parts I used made it easy. Still gotta tie into the shop lines.

@davidsohlstrom6977 Жыл бұрын

I was running shop air on my 10 watt at just under 10 psi. I received xtools air assist pump with my 20 watt and started out with that and soon found I did not like the noise and lack of psi so went back to shop air. The 10 watt is just sitting ideal at this time. I do not have an air dryer or oiler in the shop air only a regulator. Dave

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

The oiler wasn’t needed but I like the rest of the setup.

@kalliroth5984 Жыл бұрын

Top Video, Greats from Germany 🙂

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@rapermenas 6 ай бұрын

Really nice setup you have. Did you try different pressures for how good it cuts? Does higher pressure help cut the laser deeper? I'm considering switching from stock air assist to compressor based to increase pressure and airflow so the cuts could be more clean and hopefully cut a bit faster or deeper. Btw I have a Creality Falcon 22W with stock air assist. Is the upgrade worth it?

@TheClackShack 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I dial it in as it is cutting.

@justinrapp873 Жыл бұрын

Did the black hose at 1/4" plug right into the air assist port on the side of the laser?

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Yes, I used the same diameter hose that most manufacturers use on diode air assists.

@Jasonmburden Жыл бұрын

do you have a link or a picture of the part that exits the air trap and attaches to the D! air hose? seems it needs to be stepped down in size?

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Yes, the fitting is a 3/8 and goes down to the 1/4 inch line. This is what I used for the setup. amzn.to/3fkIes3

@jamesduke1993 Жыл бұрын

is it the 1/4 hose that xtool uses? also did you need an adapter from the small air pump from xtool to use the black hose with it?

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

I used the same hose that comes with most air assist units. I bought some extra connectors and adapters to run it off shop air. The connectors are the same locking connectors that XTool uses.

@stevedonalson5675 Жыл бұрын

Do you think you will need a air compressor dehumidifier to keep water away from the laser head?

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Probably, I have 2 on my system. One at the compressor and another on this regulator.

@stevedonalson5675 Жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack I was thinking you did. All of your air power tools would not like you at all otherwise.

@dougkehoe3758 Жыл бұрын

What do you use under the honeycomb… a sheet of metal?

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Yes, most honeycombs come with a piece of metal the same size as honeycomb

@mikeledee8786 Жыл бұрын

This question is not of this video but I know you have the answer. In my d1 10watt, when I engrave a piece of wood and the area is dark why dose it live ridges instead of the whole area being flat and dark/black? Thanks,

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thick grain woods will burn differently along the grain. Darker lines of the grain will resist the burn while the lighter part will burn easily. This is really noticeable with pine and spruce. Good rule of thumb, the harder the wood, the less grain will effect the burn. Get into the hardwoods and stay away from character in the grain to avoid it. Personally, I just embrace it and burn on.

@mikeledee8786 Жыл бұрын

@@TheClackShack Thanks, great advice

@therepublic1828 Жыл бұрын

You can also try lowering the power when engraving on those dark pieces

@Chris-uc7kh Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the videos! I saw another guy here on YT upgrade the air assist on his using shop air as well. I’ll drop the link to the video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7SZZdWh1tiwiI0.html. Specifically in the part between 7:30-10:00 he’s testing it between 20-40psi and seems to get pretty good results. Just thought you might be interested to see other people playing with the same ideas - gotta love a strong community! Keep up the great work and keep the content coming! Hope you’re well!

@TheClackShack Жыл бұрын

Thanks