The Monolith 50mm E3D V6 Shroud Fanduct

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This is a 3D printing project for a custom bowden X-carriage mount designed specifically for the E3Dv6 hotend on a Prusa i3 3D printer. The design aims to provide better airflow and cooling for the hotend, using three 50mm silent fans. Here's a summary of the key features and considerations: ### Key Features * **Triple Fan Shroud**: Designed to fit on the X-carriage groove mount for E3D heatsinks. * **Silent Fans**: Utilizes 50mm Gelid Solutions Silent 5 fans, which are known for their low noise levels (23 dB) and high airflow rates (21.94 m³/h). * **Airflow Management**: The design aims to direct air flow directly below the nozzle, providing efficient cooling. * **Heatsink Mounting**: Accommodates E3D heatsinks with a mounting press for secure attachment. ### Design Considerations * **Space Efficiency**: Despite being a large block, the design is surprisingly compact compared to other shrouds. * **Resonance Prevention**: The creator mentions that multiple plastic parts can resonate at high print speeds (60+ mm/s), so they've maintained about 7mm of space between the heating block and the plastic shroud to prevent this issue. * **Filament Cooling**: The design allows for easy attachment of filament coolers, which can be controlled by the board or slicer software. ### Technical Details * **Printing Settings**: Printed with 2 walls and 15% infill. The creator recommends using similar settings but notes that the mounting press for the heatsink may require more material. * **Fan Speed**: The fans are expected to run at around 35% speed, which is sufficient for printing frogs with overhangs. ### Additional Information The creator has shared additional information about their design process and testing in the comments section. They've also linked to other projects on Thingiverse, showcasing their experience with designing and optimizing 3D printer components.