The first and most obvious way to install an air assist into your k40 laser engraver would be to purchase a premade nozzle for your laser lens with a built air assist port from a manufacturer.
Laser cutter air assist nozzle.
Air assist is the help of a air stream keeping the cut or engraving clean from debris and smoke.
Same with the laser too much smoke or other obstacles the power will go down and the quality with it.
Installation is simple slide this nozzle over your existing lens assembly tighten the included set screw and hookup.
This auction is for a brand new 3d printed air assist head for your k40 and similar style laser cutters.
The laser beam works similar to your headlights on the car too much fog and the visibility goes down.
Due to the extremely small diameter the airflow is directed into the kerf in an even more targeted manner.
This directs air away from your lens assembly keeping the path of your laser clean so the beam can stay sharp greatly improving the quality and precision of your work.
The palletized system also provides 90 psi air for the purge and nozzle cooling requirement.