{"product_id":"directed-energy-deposition-ded-metal-3d-printer-enclosure-fiber-laser-safety-fume-containment","title":"Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Metal 3D Printer Enclosure — Fiber Laser Safety \u0026 Fume Containment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDirected Energy Deposition (DED) Metal 3D Printer Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e by Clearview Plastics is a \u003cstrong\u003eheavy-duty, industrial-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e containment enclosure for \u003cstrong\u003elaser DED metal additive systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. DED builds and repairs metal parts by using a focused fiber laser to melt metal powder or wire as it's deposited — a \u003cstrong\u003eClass 4, 1064 nm process\u003c\/strong\u003e that throws intense light, metal fume, and spatter. Built from \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" aluminum composite panels\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003eOD7+ 1064 nm laser-safety viewing window\u003c\/strong\u003e, this enclosure contains the beam, the glare, and the fume so you can run metal deposition in a shared or indoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the largest size of our fiber laser marker enclosure, it gives you a full \u003cstrong\u003eXL+ working envelope — 21.5\" W × 29.5\" D × 38.25\" H\u003c\/strong\u003e — with room for a DED head, feedstock, and workpiece. It's a \"set-over\" enclosure that assembles with a screwdriver and hex wrench, or ships delivered assembled, and configures with the doors, sealing, interlock, and filtration a metal-AM shop needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for laser DED metal additive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirected Energy Deposition (also called laser metal deposition, LMD, or laser cladding) melts metal \u003cstrong\u003epowder or wire feedstock\u003c\/strong\u003e with a focused laser to build up, coat, or repair metal parts. It's a fast, powerful process — and an open DED head is one of the more hazardous things you can run on a bench: an invisible 1064 nm beam, blinding process light, hot spatter, and a plume of fine metal fume. This enclosure is sized and shielded to wrap a desktop \/ benchtop DED cell and bring all of that under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning a specific DED head or a higher-power system? Send us your machine, laser power, and footprint and we'll confirm the fit and the right window\/panel spec before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContain the beam and the glare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOD7+ viewing window (1064 nm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — an 11 × 11\" laser-safety window (800–1100 nm, ~30% transmittance) so you can watch the melt pool without the infrared reaching your eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum composite panels\u003c\/strong\u003e — opaque, rigid, and beam-stopping; not clear acrylic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor gasketing\u003c\/strong\u003e — seals the door perimeter to keep metal fume in and block stray light leakage around the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContain the metal fume and spatter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDED generates \u003cstrong\u003efine metal fume and particulate\u003c\/strong\u003e that you do not want in your breathing zone. Capture it at the source:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4\" exhaust adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e — connects a flexible 4\" hose on the rear panel to vent outdoors or to a filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFan \u0026amp; venting options\u003c\/strong\u003e — add a 95 CFM or 200 CFM fan, or our window exhaust kit, for the extraction your process needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDonaldson AD350 filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — step up to the heavy-duty Donaldson AD350 filtration unit, purpose-built for metalworking and laser fume, when venting outside isn't an option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow-control vents\u003c\/strong\u003e — slide-open vents tune airflow across the work zone for better capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConfigure your enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e — this listing is the \u003cstrong\u003eXL+\u003c\/strong\u003e (21.5 × 29.5 × 38.25\"); contact us if your DED cell needs a custom envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHD hardware upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e — metal hinges, heavier binding-screw hardware, and metal door pulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightBurn hood camera\u003c\/strong\u003e — hood-mounted USB camera for monitoring the build without opening the door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional side doors\u003c\/strong\u003e — with two side doors the enclosure doubles as a \u003cstrong\u003epass-through\u003c\/strong\u003e for long or oversized workpieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional seam sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e — extra sealing for tighter fume and light containment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic door interlock switch\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 2-wire interlock lead to tie into your machine's safety circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e — have it shipped built and ready to use instead of flat-packed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e laser DED \/ metal deposition cells running a 1064 nm fiber head (powder or wire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize (XL+):\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.5\" W × 29.5\" D × 38.25\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" aluminum composite (white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViewing window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 × 11\" OD7+ laser-safety acrylic (800–1100 nm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExhaust:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" adapter (rear); fan, window-kit, or Donaldson AD350 filtration options; slide flow-control vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealing:\u003c\/strong\u003e door gasketing standard; optional added seam sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e HD hardware, LightBurn hood camera, additional side doors (pass-through), magnetic door interlock (2-wire), assembled delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacramento, California, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 10px 0;\"\u003eEnclosure Option Walkthrough\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"Enclosure Option Walkthrough\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b3toRos0IJU\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; text-align: center; padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 10px 0;\"\u003eAir Filter Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"Air Filter Options\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9DDe1on1gSw\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"720\" width=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/a360.co\/42uNT4r?mode=embed\" title=\"Interactive 3D enclosure model\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant safety information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis enclosure is designed for \u003cstrong\u003elaser-light and fume containment\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a fire-rated or thermal chamber. DED is a high-temperature process involving molten metal, and some feedstocks — especially reactive metal powders such as titanium and aluminum — carry fire and explosion hazards. You are responsible for thermal management, fire safety, inert-gas \/ atmosphere requirements, and safe handling of reactive materials per your machine manufacturer and local codes. The enclosure contains stray light and fume but does not reclassify your Class 4 laser and is not certified to ANSI standards. Always wear OD-rated 1064 nm safety glasses and never defeat your machine's interlocks. Contact us to review your power level and setup before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the Clearview DED enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine laser-safety window\u003c\/strong\u003e — OD7+ for 1064 nm, not a clear hobby panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial-grade build\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1\/4\" aluminum composite panels with door gasketing, in our largest XL+ size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal metal-fume control\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4\" exhaust plus Donaldson AD350 filtration options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfigurable for a real cell\u003c\/strong\u003e — side-door pass-through, interlock, seam sealing, and assembled delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUS-made by a small business\u003c\/strong\u003e — CNC-cut in Sacramento with genuine, hands-on support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Clearview Plastics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeil Henderson here, owner and head designer at Clearview Plastics. My shop is a California-based artisan design studio, and we build every enclosure in-house in Sacramento. Our panels are professionally CNC-cut for accuracy, with parts designed specifically for each machine we support — this isn't a generic box off a marketplace. When you order through us, you work directly with me, and that relationship comes with my genuine appreciation and skilled, personal help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is DED and why enclose it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirected Energy Deposition melts metal powder or wire with a focused laser to build or repair metal parts. The process produces an invisible 1064 nm beam, intense process light, hot spatter, and fine metal fume — this enclosure contains the light and captures the fume so you can run it safely indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this block the 1064 nm laser?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's built to contain it: aluminum composite panels stop stray\/reflected beams and the OD7+ viewing window is rated for 1064 nm so you can watch the melt pool. Always still wear OD-rated 1064 nm safety glasses — the enclosure contains the beam but is not certified to ANSI standards and does not reclassify your Class 4 laser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about heat, fire, and reactive metals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a light-and-fume containment enclosure, not a fire-rated or inert-atmosphere chamber. High heat, molten metal, and reactive powders (titanium, aluminum) carry fire\/explosion risk that this enclosure does not mitigate. Follow your machine manufacturer's thermal, atmosphere, and material-handling requirements and local codes. Contact us to review your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the exhaust and filtration options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 4\" exhaust adapter is included. Add a 95 CFM or 200 CFM fan or our window exhaust kit, or step up to a heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003eDonaldson AD350\u003c\/strong\u003e filtration unit built for metal and laser fume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is it, and can I get a custom envelope?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is our largest \u003cstrong\u003eXL+\u003c\/strong\u003e size (21.5 × 29.5 × 38.25\"). If your DED cell needs a different envelope, contact us — we build to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is your return policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer a 30-day return policy. 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