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#Position gantry is in back left and bed is lowered. | #Position gantry is in back left and bed is lowered. | ||
#'''ENSURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAINTENANCE.''' | #'''ENSURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAINTENANCE.''' | ||
#Remove bed. | #Remove bed. | ||
#In all cleaning steps, do not spray any cleaners inside the laser. Spray onto cloth or paper towel outside of laser. | #In all cleaning steps, do not spray any cleaners inside the laser. Spray onto cloth or paper towel outside of laser. | ||
#Clean inner and outer surfaces of laser cutter including window. | #Clean inner and outer surfaces of laser cutter including window. | ||
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#*'''DO NOT USE ANY AEROSOL OR SPRAY LUBRICANT''' | #*'''DO NOT USE ANY AEROSOL OR SPRAY LUBRICANT''' | ||
#*'''Currently using Permatec Ultra Slick multipurpose synthetic grease.''' | #*'''Currently using Permatec Ultra Slick multipurpose synthetic grease.''' | ||
#Remove and clean lens. | #Remove and clean lens. Do not lose o-ring. Check direction of the lens (replace as it was if unsure.) | ||
#Check condition of optics clean if necessary (again, ensure power is off.) | #Check condition of optics clean if necessary (again, ensure power is off.) | ||
##Clean lens at the head of the laser tube | ##Clean lens at the head of the laser tube | ||
##Clean mirrors with q-tips and lens cleaning solution if available (use isopropyl alcohol if not) | ##Clean mirrors with q-tips and lens cleaning solution if available (use isopropyl alcohol if not) | ||
##If cleaning the optics, '''PROCEED TO ALIGNMENT''' | ##If cleaning the optics, '''PROCEED TO ALIGNMENT''' | ||
#'''Put on eye protection.''' Check laser alignment. Adjust if necessary. | #'''Put on eye protection.''' Check laser alignment. Adjust if necessary. [working notes - tape target to mirror 2 (left hand on gantry) - ] | ||
##TODO: expound on mirror alignment tricks | |||
###targets | |||
##To reset Z height on laser head - Move Z axis bed to top. Put down piece of paper. Adjust laser head to just touch top focus on focus gauge | |||
#Replace bed. Check it is 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 | #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. | #Blow out dust from chiller radiator. | ||
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Air tube hits the X-max limit switch on right side. | Air tube hits the X-max limit switch on right side. | ||
Wish list - gloves, syringes for greasing bearings, brake cleaner, size set screw (M3?) | Wish list - gloves, syringes for greasing bearings, brake cleaner, size set screw (M3?). Laser cut targets (we are out of laser head targets) | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||