Customizable Cyclone Separator

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A cyclone dust separator efficiently collects dust and debris through a vortex effect without using filters, making it ideal for CNC/Machining/Woodworking environments. Debris is stored in an easy-to-dispose container, reducing main shop vacuum clogging. Testing shows promising results with aluminum chips from CNC machines. This design is experimental and lacks efficiency data, but follows standard cyclonic theory. It was created independently but credits thing 119410 for similar features. Print using a least-favorite filament, preferably with a wall thickness of 2 or more for durability in shop environments. The design resists decompression even with powerful vacuums and may benefit from smoothing interior cyclones to increase efficiency through decreased friction.