Five Things to Keep in Mind When Maintaining Large-Scale Laser Marking Equipment

The book covers five key areas of maintenance for large-scale marking machines, including cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of parts, to help extend the life of the equipment and reduce the failure rate.It is suitable for operators and managers to refer to.

Daily cleaning must not be neglected.

Don't underestimate the damage that dust and chips can do to your machine! Especially on the worktable and rails of large machines, use a soft brush and vacuum cleaner to clean out the dust. Do this at least once a week.If you encounter a particularly stubborn stain, use a special cleaner, and don't just wipe it off with water, or it might rust.

The list of key areas to clean.

Dirt is most likely to accumulate in three places: the guide rail, the laser head and the cooling fan.In particular, if the cooling system is clogged, the machine could overheat and shut down in a matter of minutes. In summer, the frequency of cleaning must be increased.

Lubrication and maintenance must keep up with the pace.

Just as a car requires regular oil changes, the moving parts of a labeling machine need to be lubricated at regular intervals.We recommend adding grease once every 500 hours of operation, and using a light oil on the rails.Don't be too greedy, or the oil will drip onto the circuit board and cause problems.

A little tip for making the process go more smoothly.

Before lubricating, be sure to clean off any old oil or grease. Otherwise, mixing the old and new oils will reduce their effectiveness.When manually lubricating the drive, be sure to wear an anti-static glove to prevent sweat from corroding the metal parts.

Inspecting the vulnerable parts regularly.

The drive belts, laser tubes, and filters all have a limited lifespan.We can make up a maintenance calendar: Check the belt tension and the laser tube power decay every month, and replace the filter every one to three months depending on the environment.Finding problems early can save a lot of money in repairs.

Don't forget to update the software.

Many old-timers only focus on hardware maintenance, but in fact software upgrades are equally important. New versions usually fix bugs and optimize efficiency.Remember to back up your parameters before upgrading, so you can quickly roll back in case of incompatibility.

Professional maintenance cannot be cut back.

Even if you do a good job of daily maintenance, you have to have your car given a thorough checkup once a year.They use their professional instruments to test for things like light beam alignment and circuit stability, which we can't do ourselves. It's like getting a health insurance policy for our equipment.