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4. Alignment
To obtain optimal performance it is highly recommended to align the VBE with input laser beam.
VBE alignment procedure:
1.
Install camera ~1200 mm from the laser output, center it and set current beam position as a reference
point by placing crosshair over the center (fig. 1):
Figure 1.
Setting beam position.
2.
Place 4 axis mount at ~100 mm distance from the laser.
3.
Align the mount with the beam.
4.
Place the VBE into the 4-axis mount and unlock expansion and focusing cylinders with 1.3 mm hex (fig. 2):
Figure 2.
Unlocking expansion and focusing regulators.
