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About

• General FAQ
  • Q. Is this a replacement for an N95 mask? 
  • Q. Can I order these masks? 
  • Q. How much does it cost to create the mask? Can I sell it?
• History
• BE Team
  • Attribution List

Design

• Design FAQ
  • Q. How many designs are available?
  • Q. Can I change the mask design files?
  • Q. Can I customize the fit of the mask?
  • Q. Can I suggest or add improvements?
• Comparison
• Components
  • Mask
  • Filter Frame
  • Filter Material 
  • Gasket 
  • Straps
• Iterations
  • BE Mask 1.0 (BECMv1)
  • BE Mask 1.3.3
  • BE Mask 1.0 vs. BE Mask 1.3.3

3D Printing

• Printing FAQ
  • Q. What kind of 3D printer and settings do you recommend? 
  • Q. How long does it take to print?
  • Q. What mask materials do you recommend for production? 
  • Q. How many masks can you create with a 1kg spool of material? 
• Files and Downloads
• Printer Setting Details
  • 2.85mm TPU 
  • 1.75mm TPU 
  • 1.75mm PLA 

Assembly

• Assembly FAQ
  • Q. What filters are recommended?
  • Q. Where can I order filter replacements? 
  • Q. What do I do after assembling my mask?
• Materials Needed
• Instructions
  • Mask Prep
  • Filter Assembly
  • Strapping Assembly
  • Install the Gasket Material 
• Guide Videos
  • BE Mask Fabrication Guide
  • Gasket Video Guide

Testing

• Testing FAQ
  • Q. Is the BE mask NIOSH approved? Have these masks undergone ASTM or OSHA fit testing?
• Mask Tests & Comparisons
  • Montana Mask
  • BE Mask 
  • Testing Results Summary
    • Testing Details Table
• Hausdorff Distances Analysis
  • Summary and Methods
  • Table 1: Mask Design Comparison Matrix
  • Table 2: Cluster Analysis
• Biocompatibility Assessment
  • Summary
  • PLA
  • TPU
  • Filter
  • Strapping
  • Gasket
• TPU Print Test
  • STL Files
  • Design
  • Results
  • Water

Fit & Sanitization

• Fit & Sanitization FAQ
  • Q. How do I know if the mask fits correctly?
  • Q. How do I properly put on and take off the mask?
  • Q. How often should I clean the mask?
  • Q. How often should I change the filter?
  • Q. What is the lifetime of the mask?
• Sizing
  • Mask Sizes
  • Filter Cartridge Sizes
• Cleaning Sources

Community

• Social Media
• BE Mask Press
• News
  • Doctor asks public to make 3D masks
  • Team developing 3D-printed, N95-like respirators
  • UB-led team working to use 3D printing technology to make reusable N-95-like respirators

Contact

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License

• Hardware License
• Documentation License
  • Attribution
    • Attribution Guide

Sources

• Mask List
• Regulation 
  • ASTM (Covers NIH, VHA, FDA)
  • FDA
  • Sanitation
• Research