Laser Marking Machine Maintenance: Six Tips for Extending the Life of Your Equipment

Daily maintenance of laser marking equipment is crucial, directly affecting the life of the equipment and marking results.The company shares six easily overlooked tips, including keeping the lens clean, checking the cooling system, and optimizing parameters. These help users extend the life of their equipment, lower the rate of breakdowns, save on maintenance costs, and increase productivity.

The cleaning of the lens is no trifling matter.

The focusing and reflecting mirrors of a laser marking machine are like the "eyes" of the machine. If they get dirty or oily, the marking effect will be blurred.Use a special lens-cleaning cloth and alcohol to clean the lenses once a week. Never use a tissue to wipe them, or you might scratch the lenses. When cleaning them, wear gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints.

The cooling system is important.

The biggest problem in the summer is heat dissipation.Water in the cooling tank should be checked every week, and changed as soon as any impurities are discovered.He listens to the sound of the pump and feels the temperature of the pipes.If the water temperature remains high, contact after-sales service immediately, and don't wait until the laser tube burns out before you regret it.

The lubrication of the rails is a very important issue.

The squeaking noise that a machine makes when it's running is a reminder to you that it needs maintenance.Every month apply a thin layer of sewing machine oil to the X/Y axis guides. Too much oil will attract dust.If the tracks already show signs of wear, don't hesitate--it's time to replace them.

Don't mess with the settings.

Newcomers to the game are most likely to make mistakes by constantly changing the power and speed settings.The parameters for different materials are very different. Before adjusting the laser, first read the manual, or use scrap material to test out the settings.Remember, it's not always the case that the higher the parameters the better--the most suitable is the way to go.

You can't skimp on grounding and moisture protection.

Moisture is a silent killer of laser equipment.Equipment must be grounded separately, and several packets of desiccant should be placed in the distribution box. In the rainy season, the machine should be turned on for 20 minutes each day to warm up.Once we had a customer who didn't bother to ground his computer and ended up with his motherboard fried by a lightning strike.

Shut-down procedures are followed every day.

When you're finished using the machine, never just yank the plug! First turn off the laser power, and then wait until the cooling fan has completely stopped before you cut the power.This habit can avoid the circuit board receiving a current shock.If you don't wear your glasses for a long time, remember to take out the lenses and store them separately to prevent them from fogging up.