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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==


Shocks replaced on lid
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
Regular maintenance log:
**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.


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