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O P E R A T O R’ S M A N U A L F O R L S S E R I E S
Maintenance Schedule
Focal lens:
This is the lens that is used to focus the laser beam. This lens should be cleaned at least once
per week. It is not possible to clean the lens while it is mounted in the focal tube. The laser beam
alignment should be checked after cleaning is completed. If there is any incident of fire or large
issue of smoke/fumes, then it is advised to check the lens and clean it. Use denatured alcohol as
the cleaning solvent. Use a lens tissue or cotton tipped swabs (Q-Tips) to apply the solvent. Len
wipes with alcohol-free solution will also do the trick. Do not scrape the lens. Use the solvent to
dissolve the dirt from the lens surface. Only use a soft swirling motion when applying the solvent.
Use a dry swab in soft swirling motion while evaporating the solvent. Use as many swabs as needed
to result in a clean lens surface. The lens surface should be somewhat difficult to see. Look at a
reflection in the lens to help see dirt on the surface. Make sure to clean the lens and not leave
water marks or dirt smears.
The focal lens should be replaced if it is cracked, the coating is scratched/pitted, the core
material is darkened, the coating is delaminating, or any other significant damage is found. Some
minor blemishes are acceptable, but these problems waste power and will result in reduced laser
power at the target material. Any dirt, contaminate, or damage to the lens will cause the lens to
become damaged faster.
Mirror #3
(in the laser head)
:
This mirror is located directly above the focal lens. This mirror should be cleaned at least
every one month. If there is any incident of fire or large issue of smoke/fumes, then it is advised to
check the mirror and clean it. It is possible to clean the mirror in its mounting bracket, but highly
advised to remove the mirror from position and thoroughly clean it. The laser beam alignment
should be checked after cleaning is completed. Use denatured alcohol as the cleaning solvent. Use
a lens tissue or cotton tipped swabs (Q-Tips) to apply the solvent. Len wipes with alcohol-free
solution will also do the trick. Do not scrape the
mirror
. Use the solvent to dissolve the dirt from
the
mirror'
s surface. Only use a soft swirling motion when applying the solvent.
Use a dry swab in soft swirling motion while evaporating the solvent. Use as many swabs as
needed to result in a clean surface. The mirror surface should be difficult to see. Look at a reflection
in the mirror to help see dirt on the surface. Make sure to clean the lens and not leave water marks
or dirt smears. The mirror should be replaced if it is pitted/scratched, rusted, discolored from heat
damage, or any other significant damage is found. Some minor blemishes are acceptable, but these
problems waste laser power and will result in reduced laser power at the target material. Any dirt,
contaminate, or damage on the mirror will cause the mirror to become damaged faster.
Mirror #2:
This mirror is located directly at the end of the gantry rail. This mirror should be cleaned
at least every
ƚǁŽ
months. Use the same directions as found for Mirror #3
