Axial Fan Flowinator
Source: Thingiverse by Madau3D
The Axial Fan Flowinator is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by Madau3D. I designed this thing to improve the efficiency of axial part cooling fans. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I designed this thing to improve the efficiency of axial part cooling fans. Axial fans are good at moving high volumes of air at a low pressure. One problem with a ducted axial fan though, is the big negative pressure vortex behind where the hub, or motor is. Filling that volume with a cone really smooths out the air flow inside the duct. Another issue with axial fans is efficiency drops as back-pressure increase more rapidly than it does with radial fans. What happens is that the air starts to spin around with the fan blades. If it's spinning around with the blades, it's not being pushed along the axis of the fan. To visualize this property, imagine if you blocked off both sides of the fan by laying anything flat like card stock and turned it on. In this case you have zero flow, and what …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Axial Fan Flowinator is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Madau3D.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Madau3D, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
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