Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6: Difference between revisions

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##If cleaning the optics, '''PROCEED TO ALIGNMENT'''
##If cleaning the optics, '''PROCEED TO ALIGNMENT'''
#'''Put on eye protection.''' Check laser alignment. Adjust if necessary. [working notes - tape target to mirror 2 (left hand on gantry) - ]
#'''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
##To adjust beam alignment, adjust the mirror orientation by turning the thumbscrews on the mounting plate. Turn only a small amount and refire the laser to get a sense of how sensitive the mirror adjustments are.
###targets
###[[File:Laser-mirror-alignment.webm|none|thumb]]<br />
##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
##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.
#Replace bed. Check it is level. Adjust if necessary.