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Re: Using a 775pro in Dusty Conditions

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Originally Posted by ctt956 View Post
I think it would work, but it may not last long if dust stops the fan or impedes airflow. Motors will work if they're filled with dust, but they will probably run hotter. How fine is this dust? Maybe you could put a screen or filter over the 775's vents and just clean it every run. Is there anything electrically conductive in the dust?
This is really, really fine dust. As in, tyvek suit, dust mask, and safety glasses just to enter the operation area (see next to my WAI photo), and a respirator if you're in there longer than a couple minutes. I don't remember the exact size, but that's pretty fine...

Oh, and the robots get vacuumed on exiting, trying to get all of the dust off or out. I don't think there's anything conductive, but it's hard to say for sure.
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