formlabs GALVO Cleaning Download Page 1

CLEANING THE
GALVO MIRRORS

Tools:

2.5mm hex wrench 
Nitrile Gloves
PEC-PAD lint free wipes
Swabsticks
Isopropyl Alcohol

         

WARNING!

Anything that comes in contact with first surface mirrors in the Form 1+ 
can cause scratches and irreversible damage. Exercise extreme caution
when the mirror is exposed. 

Contact [email protected] with any questions. 

 

Formlabs Customer Support can provide additional information on mirror 
cleaning and in some cases, provide the customer with the appropriate 
cleaning supplies.  

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Summary of Contents for GALVO

Page 1: ...ace mirrors in the Form 1 can cause scratches and irreversible damage Exercise extreme caution when the mirror is exposed Contact support formlabs com with any questions Formlabs Customer Support can...

Page 2: ...screws under the cover Some machines may also have two silver countersunk screws along the rear edge on the bottom of the Form 1 Carefully remove the back panel after all screws have been removed Prop...

Page 3: ...m the Form 1 frame WARNING DO NOT REMOVE OR TAMPER WITH ANY OTHER SCREWS IN THE GALVO BLOCK ADJUSTING ANY OTHER SCREWS WILL MOVE THE PRINTER OUT OF CALIBRATION Cut a strip about 1cm wide out of PEC PA...

Page 4: ...PAD over to the side Begin wrapping the PEC PAD tightly down and around the shaft as shown Secure the PEC PAD strip at the bottom of the shaft with another piece of small tape When finished it should...

Page 5: ...n the galvo block as shown Use the swab to gently rotate the mirror so that the surface is more easily accessible Gently wipe the mirror from the base of the mirror to the end of the mirror Rotate the...

Page 6: ...own Use the swab to gently rotate the mirror so that the surface is more easily accessible Gently wipe the mirror from the base of the mirror to the end of the mirror Rotate the swab and wipe again On...

Page 7: ...ecure the galvo block to the Form 1 frame Reconnect the galvanometer cables and the connect the laser to the main board Then reinstall the Form 1 back panel 9 Plug in Cables Laser Y Galvanometer X Gal...

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