A Beginner's Guide to Laser Marking Safety

The company provides five safety tips for new users of its laser engraving machines, covering equipment operation, environmental requirements, and preventive maintenance.Learning how to wear protective gear correctly, to avoid exposure to hazardous materials, and to maintain equipment properly will help you to use your laser marking machine safely and efficiently.

Preparing the environment before the operation.

Laser marking machines are very "picky" about their work environment.First of all, we should ensure that the area where the work is being done is well ventilated, so that smoke or dust does not accumulate.Keep the surface dry and flat. Never let the equipment work on a slanted or shaking surface.It is especially important to clean up surrounding clutter--like paper and cloth, which are easily ignited--and keep it at least a meter away from the machine to maintain a safe distance.

Special protective gear is required.

Don't be bothered to put on your protective gear.

Goggles are a must.

Choose protective glasses that match the wavelength of the laser, and don't just use regular sunglasses.Even if it's just to adjust the parameters, they should get used to wearing the glasses.

Wear protective gloves.

When handling high-temperature processed items, anti-scalding gloves can prevent scalding accidents.A patterned surface is safer and easier to grip.

The process of operation is regulated.

The biggest mistake beginners make is "to act before they think.

Don't skip the power-on self-test.

Each time I start up the drive, I first observe whether the laser head moves smoothly, and listen to see if the heat-dissipation fan makes any strange sounds.

Parameters must be set with great care.

Different materials require different frequencies of power, and if you are not sure, you should first try the machine on scrap material.Remember that materials that are highly reflective, such as metals, require the laser power to be turned down to avoid the danger of injury from reflected beams.

Maintain and repair the machine.

Machines are like cars: they need regular maintenance to last.

The cleaning of contact lenses is a serious business.

Clean your lenses every week with a special cleaning solution and soft lens tissue. Be gentle, like when you're cleaning your cell phone screen.

The rails must be lubricated on a regular basis.

Add grease to the slide once a month. If you hear a strange noise when moving the slide, you may need to do maintenance earlier.

Any unusual situation is immediately dealt with.

If you smell burning or see sparks, the right thing to do is to cut the power.

Be familiar with the emergency button.

It's best to remember the location of the red stop button, so that in the event of an emergency you can press it immediately.

Do not dismantle the machine.

When you encounter a complicated problem, it is more reliable to contact the manufacturer for after-sales support than to try to figure it out yourself.Keeping the repairman's number handy can be a lifesaver.