5 Simple Steps to Cut Laser Equipment Electricity Bills by 35 %

The high energy consumption of laser equipment is troubling many users.Here are five simple steps you can take to optimize your appliances and lower your electricity bill by 35 %.They cover equipment adjustment, daily maintenance and adjustment of usage habits, and are suitable for factories, processing centers and other sites.

Optimizing laser equipment power settings.

The standard power of a laser machine may not be suitable for all processing requirements.If you only need to cut thin plates or engrave simple patterns, you can try lowering the power to 70-80 %.After multiple tests, the optimal parameters were found to complete the task while saving energy, avoiding the "big gun aimed at a small target.

Clean the lenses regularly.

Dust and oil can interfere with the transmission of the laser beam, requiring the machine to use more power to complete the same job.Cleaning the mirror and the nozzle with special cleaning agents once a week, like "cleaning your glasses," can reduce ineffective energy consumption by about 15 %.

Plan your work time reasonably.

Avoid using your computer during peak power consumption hours, such as 10: 00 in the morning or 7: 00 in the evening.In some areas the price of electricity at night is even lower, so the company can schedule bulk processing tasks for times when electricity is cheapest. It can also use the timed start feature on its equipment to save both electricity and money.

Check the efficiency of the cooling system.

If the laser cooling water temperature drops 1 ° C, power consumption might increase 3 %.Wash the filters on the air-conditioning unit every month to ensure that the fans are working properly.In summer, the installation of heat-resistant curtains in the server room can prevent the equipment from "catching a fever," which would cause electricity consumption to skyrocket.

Smart electricity-saving modules.

The new energy-saving controllers can automatically adjust standby power consumption, and the cost of installation can be recouped in three months through savings on electricity bills.Some older models can be upgraded to include smart sleep modes, like adding an energy-saving switch to the equipment.

Get into the habit of turning off the computer when not in use.

During lunch breaks or long periods of inactivity, don't leave your appliances on standby mode.Experimental data shows that 8 hours of standby power consumption is equivalent to 1 hour of actual use.Set rules for use of equipment, and cultivate the habit of turning off lights when leaving a room.