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Laser cutter, large (Rabbit Laser RL-80-1290) ID:6: Difference between revisions
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#*'''Currently using Permatec Ultra Slick multipurpose synthetic grease.''' | #*'''Currently using Permatec Ultra Slick multipurpose synthetic grease.''' | ||
#Remove and clean lens. Do not lose o-ring. Check direction of the lens (replace convex (Hill) side UP (away from the workpiece) and flat/concave (valley) side toward work) | #Remove and clean lens. Do not lose o-ring. Check direction of the lens (replace convex (Hill) side UP (away from the workpiece) and flat/concave (valley) side toward work) | ||
#Check condition of optics clean if necessary (again, ensure power is off.) | #Check condition of optics clean if necessary (again, ensure power is off.) '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9p-1AZKCVg Watch this helpful video] if you have no clue how to do this''' | ||
##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''' | ||
#''' | #'''Before checking beam alignment, put on eye protection''' as checking beam alignment requires us to fire the laser while the lid is open. | ||
##To adjust beam alignment, adjust the mirror orientation by turning the thumbscrews on the mounting plate. Turn only a small amount and re-fire the laser to get a sense of how sensitive the mirror adjustments are. | ##Placing tape or targets on each mirror, moving the mirror to nearest position of the previous mirror. | ||
###[[File:Laser-mirror-alignment.webm|none|thumb]]The thumbscrews on the rabbit mirrors are in a different location than this video but the principles of alignment still apply. The thumbscrews change the yaw, pitch or roll of the mirror plate. | ##Fire the laser at the nearest position. Move the mirror the farthest position and fire again. Compare where the burn marks are - if they are at the same spot, the mirror is aligned along the gantry. If there are two burn spots, the mirror must be aligned. | ||
##Check the beam alignment of each mirror at the nearest and farthest extent that the gantry will allow. This will ensure the beam is aligned along the entire travel pathway of the mirror. | ##Adjust the mirror alignment | ||
##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 adjust beam alignment, adjust the mirror orientation by turning the thumbscrews on the mounting plate. Turn only a small amount and re-fire the laser to get a sense of how sensitive the mirror adjustments are. | ||
####[[File:Laser-mirror-alignment.webm|none|thumb]]The thumbscrews on the rabbit mirrors are in a different location than this video but the principles of alignment still apply. The thumbscrews change the yaw, pitch or roll of the mirror plate. | |||
###Check the beam alignment of each mirror at the nearest and farthest extent that the gantry will allow. This will ensure the beam is aligned along the entire travel pathway of the mirror. | |||
###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. | ||
#Check tension on all belts. Adjust if necessary. | #Check tension on all belts. Adjust if necessary. | ||