Six Tips for Extending the Life of Your Laser Anti-Counterfeiting Equipment

The daily maintenance of laser anti-counterfeiting equipment has a direct impact on its lifespan and stability.These six useful tips cover cleaning and maintenance, environmental control, and regular calibration, and they help users master maintenance skills, lower the failure rate, and extend the period of efficient operation.

Don't be lazy about daily cleaning.

The most important thing is to keep the equipment clean.

How to clean the lenses and laser heads.

Use a professional lint-free cloth with a small amount of lens cleaning solution to gently wipe the surface. Never use paper towels or ordinary fabric, which can easily scratch the coating.The area should be cleaned at least once a week, and if there is a lot of dust in the workshop, it should be cleaned two or three times a week.

The key points of exterior cleaning.

Turn off the computer and unplug it before cleaning. Use a dry cloth to wipe the exterior, paying special attention to the vents.If the stains are very visible, you can use a diluted neutral detergent, but don't let the liquid penetrate into the interior of the machine.

Regular calibration is also essential.

The accuracy of the laser beam can be slightly affected by use, so regular calibration avoids "accumulated error.

How are the frequencies determined?

We recommend that in a standard production environment, the calibration be done once a quarter.

Choosing a tool.

It is best to use the calibration modules that come with the equipment. Although third-party tools are cheaper, the parameters may not be as well matched, and after calibration there may be more problems.

Environmental control must be strict.

The temperature and humidity have a greater impact on laser equipment than you might think.

Temperature and humidity control techniques.

A thermometer is placed next to the equipment, and the workshop temperature is kept between 18-25 ° C, with humidity between 40-60 %.During the summer, when you have the air conditioner on, remember to avoid having it blow directly at you. The sudden change in temperature can cause the lens to fog up.

Anti-vibration and anti-static measures.

Install vibration dampening pads on machines, especially in areas where heavy equipment is in operation.Before touching the equipment, operators are required to touch a grounding plate to prevent static electricity from damaging the delicate components.

Software updates must be timely.

Do not ignore the firmware upgrade packages offered by the manufacturer.

Preparatory work.

Export the current configuration file, then compare the differences between the old and new versions after upgrading.If a problem occurs, they can quickly roll back to the old version and avoid any delay in production.

Check for wear and tear.

The laser tube and cooling fan are consumables.

Changing the warning signal.

If the fans are making an unusual buzzing sound, or if the computer is not cooling down as well as it used to, there is an 80 % chance that the fans are nearing the end of their lives.It is best to have replacement parts on hand in advance, so you won't be caught unprepared when a part fails completely.

Records of maintenance must be kept.

After each repair, the time, work performed, and parts changed are all recorded.

Designing record forms.

I use Excel to make a table with dates, and I highlight the abnormal situations and their resolutions.This information can not only help trace the source of problems, but can also be used as a reference for evaluating equipment depreciation.