11.4 Laser Quick Check
The laser quick check is thought for situations where you don’t see an obvious problem, but want
to do check the temporary condition of your machine.
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check the optical components (lens, mirror#1, mirror#2, mirror#3, beam combiner)
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check the grade of soiling (engraving area)
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verify home position
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listen carefully to eventual noise generation
Problem description:
Possible reason:
Solution:
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noisy cooling fans
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damaged ball bearings
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incorrect supply voltage
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old fan version
¬
replace fan
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wrong fan installed – change it
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noisy or vibrating
table
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old version of the lead screws
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Oil and adjust the lead screws
new. If you have no success
change to the redesigned one.
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Lower
laserpower
(less engraving
depth in rubber,
reduced
engraving
speed )
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Scratches on the optical components
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Change the scratched optics
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classify the engraving quality of your results
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check the laser beam alignment (CO2 laser and red dot )