[PLUG-TALK] 3D printer geeks: N95 breathing mask valves

[tomas.kuchta.lists at gmail.com]

There seems to be more effective, ways to prevent infection than showing off
with not sealed/fitting face mask without protective goggles.

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51205344

-T

On Tue, 2020-01-28 at 22:18 -0800, Keith Lofstrom wrote:
> The main difference between an ordinary painter's
> breathing mask and a N95 medical grade mask is the
> plastic exhale valve. 
> 
> Are there 3D printer plastic adepts on this list who
> want to measure an authentic 3M medical mask valve
> and generate a 3D printer program to make a duplicate?
> We might need many of those masks for coronavirus during
> the next few months.  Extra bonus points for turning
> soda bottle plastic into 3D printer feedstock.
> 
> Keith
>