Seven Steps to Laser Engraver Maintenance

The daily maintenance of fiber laser marking machines directly affects their performance and lifespan.Core maintenance procedures include cleaning the lenses, managing the cooling system, lubricating the moving parts, and six other key steps.Regular cleaning of optical elements can ensure marking accuracy, while replacing the cooling water and maintaining the heat dissipation can prevent overheating. Lubricating the guide rails and controlling the working environment can extend the life of the machine's mechanical structure.Mastery of these techniques can significantly reduce the rate of equipment breakdowns and increase productivity.

Clean the lenses and optical system.

Selection of tools and operating specifications.

The lenses should be cleaned with a soft cloth and special cleaning fluid, and the wiping motions should be gentle to avoid scratching.Clean your computer at least once a week, and in a dusty environment you can increase the frequency appropriately.

Check for light path offset.

Before starting, check to see if the laser beam is centered. If it is not, contact a technician to adjust it.Don't try to adjust the frame yourself, or you may cause permanent damage.

Cooling system management.

Water quality and flow monitoring.

The cooling water has to be distilled or deionized, and must be replaced every three months.Every day before turning on the machine, he checks the flow meter to ensure that the water is flowing freely.

Clean the fan.

Use a small vacuum cleaner to clean the dust off the fan grilles, especially in plants processing leather or plastics, where dust buildup can seriously affect cooling efficiency.

Lubricate moving parts.

Maintenance of the track and screw.

Every two weeks, apply a thin layer of special lubricant to the track using a medical syringe.If you hear a "creeking" noise when the equipment is running, it's most likely because it is lacking oil.

Power and environmental controls.

Stabilized power supply check.

It is best to install a voltage stabilizer in areas with large fluctuations in voltage. I have run into several cases where an unstable voltage burned out the control board.

Suggestions for regulating temperature and humidity.

The temperature should be 20-25 ℃. When the humidity exceeds 70 %, turn on the dehumidifier.In humid weather, preheat the machine for half an hour.

Back up the software and parameters.

Develop the habit of making a backup of the system parameters every month, especially if the parameters have been heavily customized.I've seen customers accidentally restore the factory settings, and lose all their process parameters.