3D Printer Enclosures from Snapmaker's blog

A 3D printer enclosure is a device that encloses the 3D Printer so anyone can safely use it. It provides a safe working environment for those who would otherwise be unable to use the Printer. The enclosure protects the components of a 3D printer and keeps overheated air from reaching other parts of your home or workspace. Frames are usually made from aluminum to provide maximum protection and a sleek look to your Printer. Some enclosures are even made to look like a printer's finished product. The Snapmaker enclosure panels are specially designed to reduce the impact of lasers from Snapmaker 2.0 Laser Engraving Module from class four to the lowest class one level. In addition, the 3D printer enclosure lowers noise levels by up to 10dB, so you will not be disturbed when the machine runs.

The nozzle temperature needs to match the temperature required for a high-quality print. The enclosure accomplishes this by controlling the temperature through appropriate ventilation while retaining the hot air inside the cabinet. The quality difference between specialized materials like nylon or ABS is significantly more significant than the quality improvement with ordinary materials like PLA or PETG. A high-quality print requires that the nozzle temperature be constant with the needed temperature to prevent warping from materials like ABS, for example, and significantly reduce distortion on particular components. The 3D printer enclosure accomplishes this by controlling the temperature through appropriate ventilation while retaining the hot air inside the cabinet.

3D printer enclosures help keep kids, pets, and curious neighbors out of harm's way by preventing them from getting too close to the machine and its heated components. Even with a temperature setting on your 3D Printer, there is always a chance that the heat will be too much for whatever it touches, potentially leading to fire or mechanical failure. Without an enclosure surrounding the 3D Printer, it would not be safe to use at home or in public.

These enclosures also protect pets or people stepping on parts of the Printer. For example, pets can accidentally hurt a 3D printer and its components if they put their paws on the hot extruder. And kids curious about what makes your 3D printer tick has been known to try and walk inside of it. As you can see, these problems involving non-approved users can be hazardous to your equipment and yourself if mishandled. With the enclosure around the 3D Printer, users will not have to worry about the safety of people or animals.

Many types of enclosures are available for purchase with different characteristics for different models of 3D printers.