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==Maintenance== | ==Maintenance== | ||
=== Monthly Checklist === | ===Monthly Checklist=== | ||
# Clean inner and outer surfaces of laser cutter including window. | #Clean inner and outer surfaces of laser cutter including window. | ||
#* Use dilute Zep Fast 505 industrial degreaser or other cleaner on hard surfaces | #*Use dilute Zep Fast 505 industrial degreaser or other cleaner on hard surfaces | ||
#* Use windex on window | #*Use windex on window | ||
#* Avoid contaminating linear rails or optics | #*Avoid contaminating linear rails or optics | ||
# Wipe linear rails clean with solvent degreaser. Do not move gantry or bearings onto cleaned section of rail until all solvent evaporated to prevent contamination of bearing grease | #Wipe linear rails clean with solvent degreaser. Do not move gantry or bearings onto cleaned section of rail until all solvent evaporated to prevent contamination of bearing grease | ||
# Grease three linear bearings using grease located in the left side compartment | #Grease three linear bearings using grease located in the left side compartment | ||
#* '''DO NOT USE ANY AEROSOL OR SPRAY LUBRICANT''' | #*'''DO NOT USE ANY AEROSOL OR SPRAY LUBRICANT''' | ||
#* '''TODO: fill in make/model/type of grease''' | #*'''TODO: fill in make/model/type of grease''' | ||
# Check condition of optics clean if necessary | #Remove and clean lens. | ||
# Check laser alignment. Adjust if necessary. | #Check condition of optics clean if necessary | ||
# Check bed level. Adjust if necessary. | #Check laser alignment. Adjust if necessary. | ||
# Check tension on all belts. Adjust if necessary. | #Check bed level. Adjust if necessary. | ||
# Check tension on all belts. Adjust if necessary. | #Check tension on all belts. Adjust if necessary. | ||
# Inspect electronic components for operation including six limit switches (±X, ±Y, ±Z axis), lights and light wiring, electronics cooling fan | #Check tension on all belts. Adjust if necessary. | ||
# Blow out dust from chiller radiator | #Inspect electronic components for operation including six limit switches (±X, ±Y, ±Z axis), lights and light wiring, electronics cooling fan | ||
#Blow out dust from chiller radiator | |||
=== As Required === | ===As Required=== | ||
* Inspect Z-bed screws for smooth operation. Clean and regrease if required. Z screws must be thoroughly cleaned with solvent degreaser before re-applying clean grease. | *Inspect Z-bed screws for smooth operation. Clean and regrease if required. Z screws must be thoroughly cleaned with solvent degreaser before re-applying clean grease. | ||
* Replace worn or failed laser optics including mirror or lens. Check alignment after any optics replacement. | *Replace worn or failed laser optics including mirror or lens. Check alignment after any optics replacement. | ||
* Thoroughly clean smoke and residue off internal surfaces of laser cutter | *Thoroughly clean smoke and residue off internal surfaces of laser cutter | ||
** Use concentrated Zep Fast 505 industrial degreaser | **Use concentrated Zep Fast 505 industrial degreaser | ||
** Avoid contaminating linear rails or optics | **Avoid contaminating linear rails or optics | ||
==Repairs Needed== | ==Repairs Needed== | ||
Replace shocks on lid | |||
Bed is warped. X max side of the bed projects up. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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**2019-08-17: New lens ordered. | **2019-08-17: New lens ordered. | ||
**2019-08-21: Lens replaced, laser is working. | **2019-08-21: Lens replaced, laser is working. | ||
*2022-02-06 | |||
**Tumblers from locks removed from front panel. They can now be turned by hand, making it easier to remove and replace the front panel during cleaning and servicing. | |||
[[Category:Showcase tools]] | [[Category:Showcase tools]] |