Add Air Assist to your Shapeoko 4, Pro, or HDM (https://carbide3d.com/shapeoko). Air Assist keeps debris away from your cutters, extending their life and reliability. This guide gives you a complete parts list as well as install instructions and part files for you to install air on your own machine. Especially if you are cutting metal on a regular basis, this upgrade is something you’ll definitely want to install.
Required Hardware for Install at Z-Axis:
Z+ (stock Z-Axis) – 2x – M5x25mm / 2x – M6x12mm
HDZ – 2x – M5x25mm / 2x – M6x12mm
HDM – 1x – M5/35mm
Download the Install Blocks here: https://cutrocket.com/p/627af85eec594/
Part Links:
Air Block: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DXGGP4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Air Regulator: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JDKY68/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hose Fittings: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074SXBJQP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1
8mm Air Hose: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078HWTCC5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Press Fit 8mm Connectors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098QMJHWP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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