How can one tell if a laser marking machine has been damaged during transport?

After transport, the parts of the laser marking machine may become loose or damaged.The guide offers detailed inspection steps, including exterior inspection, functional testing, and troubleshooting of common problems, to help users quickly confirm the condition of the equipment and ensure that it can be used normally afterward.

The importance of post-shipment inspections.

Such precision equipment is very easily damaged in transit, and can even suffer internal damage.If you turn on the machine without checking it, a small problem could turn into a big one.So when you get the equipment, don't be in a hurry to plug it in. First, carefully inspect it, step by step.

Step 1: Check the packaging and appearance.

Check the integrity of the packaging.

First, check to see if the outer wrapping is obviously torn, wet, or severely deformed.If a corner of a box is crushed, the corresponding part of the machine is checked.

Looking for bumps.

After opening the box, use a flashlight to look over the machine, especially the corners and glass windows.For critical components such as the lens and the slide track, a scratch as fine as a hair can affect accuracy.If you find clear dents, take a picture and contact the after-sales service department immediately.

Step 2: Check the hardware before starting up the computer.

Don't forget to tighten the screws.

To prevent the products from moving around, the company will add supports or foam padding.First, make sure all safety devices have been removed, especially the laser head and the screws at the bottom of the work table.

Make sure that all the wires are connected securely.

Follow the power and signal lines to the connection points and check for loose or disconnected wires.Before, there were users who thought that their motherboard was broken because they had not plugged the motherboard connector in properly.

Step 3: Power testing and function verification.

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

First, listen for a smooth sound from the fan, and check that the control panel is not giving any warning signals.When a new machine is first turned on, it goes through a self-test. During this time, one must watch the screen to see whether any error messages are displayed.

A simple labeling test.

The test was done with a random pattern.The main things to check are whether the light beam is uniform and whether there is any noise coming from the moving shaft.If the engravings are misaligned or the focus is off, the problem could be with the guide rails or the lenses.

How to respond to problems.

If you do find any abnormalities, don't try to repair it yourself.It's recommended that you take a picture or video of the problem and contact the manufacturer's technical support directly.Many brands offer remote diagnostic services, which is a lot more reliable than messing around blindly.

Tips on regular maintenance.

Even if there are no problems this time, the equipment should be tested several more times in the week following transport.For long-term storage, it is especially important to apply lubricant to guide rails and bearings to prevent parts from wearing out prematurely due to vibrations during transport.