Metal laser cutting machines generally do not experience major issues during operation. However, we should still perform regular maintenance on the equipment. Additionally, we should pay more attention to details during the operation of the equipment. This can help minimize the wear and tear on the laser cutting machine and extend its service life. Only in this way can we better control costs. Therefore, it is evident that daily maintenance and upkeep of the laser cutting machine are crucial. So, what does the daily maintenance and upkeep of a laser cutting machine encompass? Below, we will elaborate on six main aspects:
First, replacement of circulating water and cleaning of water tank:
Before the machine starts working，We must ensure that the laser tube is filled with circulating water. The quality and temperature of the circulating water directly affect the service life of the laser tube. Therefore, we need to replace the circulating water regularly and clean the water tank. It is best to replace the water once a month.
Second, clean the fan:
Prolonged use of the fan can lead to the accumulation of significant amounts of solid dust inside. Consequently, this can result in excessive noise and impede proper exhaust and odor removal. When the fan exhibits insufficient suction and poor smoke evacuation, it becomes necessary to clean the fan.
Third, clean the lenses:
The machine is equipped with reflecting and focusing lenses. Laser light is emitted from the laser head after being reflected and focused by these lenses. Lenses are prone to getting dust or other contaminants, which can cause loss of laser light or damage to the lenses. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the lenses daily. When cleaning, pay attention to the following:
1. The lens should be wiped gently to avoid damaging the surface coating;
2. During the wiping process, handle with care to prevent it from falling;
3. When installing the focusing lens, make sure to keep the concave side down.
Fourth, clean the guide rail:
As one of the core components of equipment, guide rails and linear axes serve the functions of guiding and supporting. To ensure high machining accuracy of the machine, guide rails and linear axes need to have high guiding accuracy and good motion stability. During the operation of the equipment, a large amount of corrosive dust and smoke will be generated due to the processing of the workpiece. These smoke and dust will deposit on the surface of the guide rails and linear axes over a long period of time, greatly affecting the machining accuracy of the equipment. Moreover, they will form corrosion spots on the surface of the guide rails and linear axes, shortening the service life of the equipment. Therefore, we need to clean the machine's guide rails every two weeks. Before cleaning, the machine should be turned off.
Fifth, tightening of screws and couplings:
After the motion system has been operating for a period of time, the screws and couplings at the joints of the motion system may become loose, which can affect the smoothness of mechanical movement. Therefore, during machine operation, it is necessary to observe whether there are any abnormal noises or phenomena in the transmission components. If any problems are found, they should be promptly tightened and maintained. same
The machine should be periodically tightened with tools to secure the screws. The first tightening should be done about a month after the equipment is used.
Sixth, inspection of the optical path:
The optical path system of the machine is achieved through the reflection of the reflecting mirror and the focusing of the focusing lens. There is no offset issue with the focusing lens in the optical path, but the three reflecting mirrors are fixed by mechanical parts, so there is a higher possibility of offset. Although it usually does not occur, it is recommended that users check whether the optical path is normal before each work session.
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