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

→‎Monthly: Added comments re: Bed is now clamped. Will upload a picture.
(→‎Monthly: Added comments re: Bed is now clamped. Will upload a picture.)
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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.
#<s>Remove bed</s>. Update: Bed has been clamped to the frame using C-clamps and a Note posted next to the laser indicating that the bed has been leveled to within 1 mm and to not disturb it. 
#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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###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.
###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
###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.
#<s>Replace bed</s>. Check it is level. Adjust if necessary. See Note above.  The bed cannot be removed without disturbing the leveling. 
#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.


Here is a picture of the Bed after a cleaning:
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===As Required===
===As Required===