February 13, 2018
Description
ATTENTION: I have since designed a more compact and easier to print mount that >should provide an easier fit on most printers: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2818359
This is a universal part- and hotend cooling fan mount designed for E3D v6 hotends and its clones. There are many similar designs on here, but many utilise the hotend fan as a parts cooling fan simultaniously. Since the hotend fan is always on, this robs you of the ability to vary the parts cooling airflow, which is not ideal.
It replaces the original blue fan clamp and fits the original 30mm fan from E3D. The parts-cooling shroud fits a 40mm fan which is a pretty common size in many 3d printers.
Printing and assembly:
Print the mount.stl with supports.
You will need to drill out the holes on the fan adapter plate with a 3mm drill bit.
The adapter plate is glued to the mounting clamp with CA glue so sand the respective surfaces. The fan shroud needs to be sanded as well, as the 40mm fan will be attached with two dabs of CA glue as well - dont use too much so you can pry it off should the need arise.
Have fun.
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution - Non-Commercial - No Derivatives