Fumeclear® FC-350 350W Laser Fume Extractor for Welding, Laser Engravers, Cutting

I recently upgraded my fume extractor to the FC-350 and the difference has been dramatic when it comes to the air quality in my work room. I have it tucked away under a desk and having the remote makes it much easier to switch it on when needed. The large volume filters last much longer than the smaller unit i was using and the volume of air that it moves easily pulls the metal particles out when I work on brass with my fiber laser. I'm now looking at a second unit for my CO2 laser!

Awesome in a metallurgical analytical laboratory!!! - George Villar

Things I like about this machine: The gooseneck is long enough to be easily placed; three suction speeds (low, medium, high); lightweight; and wheels. Best thing: In the studio, I can see the flashing red light out of the corner of my eye. It's easy to fix, I just use the remote. It would be better if it was a solid light instead of a flashing light. I also think the funnel should be metal. It's rubber, so you can't put it close to the soldering station or you'll melt it. You probably don't need to put it on your brick, but I wanted to get it as close as possible without worrying that I would melt it. Do I *think* it works??? But the smoke is invisible, so, who knows. It does have suction, and when I waved a paper towel in front of it, it sucked it up immediately.

It fulfills its function, good extraction and easy to place, the only bad thing is the quality of the wheels

First off, I am very happy with this purchase and would buy it again, despite a few failings. It is used for fume extraction and does a fine job of it. It is louder than the adjacent Quattro Solderpure, and has three distinct speeds vs the rheostat speed control of the Quattro. Because it’s loud, I needed close access to the switch to quiet while not in use so had to squeeze it into a location between work tables. The switch is close to the floor so less convenient than the foot pedal switch of the Quattro. The segments of the “arms” are less durable and cracked under my heavy pressure to get the hoods in a good position. Once I recognized my mistake, I was able to repair with strips of gorilla tape while retaining segmental flexibility. The arms attach ti the body of the machine with a shallow-lipped opening that is only compatible with accompanying flexible arms.