Category: Maintenance Information

Replacing Tube

Laser Tube from Lightobject for $550 From xyz-tech: [http://wiki.acemonstertoys.org/images/c/c1/EXLAS_Replacing_Laser_Tube.pdf Replacing Tube PDF] Report: The tube is dead NOW! The laser power supply generates exceedingly high voltage in order to excite the CO2 gas inside the laser tube So please MAKE Good insulating on the Anode.  Please note the manual and other clear photos we prepared …

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Supplies

​Mirrors: ​25mm High quality Si Plated Reflection Mirror $30 http://www.lightobject.com/25mm-High-quality-Si-Plated-Reflection-Mirror-P117.aspx Lens: ​High quality 18mm ZnSe Focus lens (F63.5mm) $52 http://www.lightobject.com/High-quality-18mm-ZnSe-Focus-lens-F635mm-P831.aspx Laser tube: SP 80W CO2 Sealed Laser Tube $465 http://www.lightobject.com/SP-80W-CO2-Sealed-Laser-Tube-P529.aspx  Air assist module 6mm Dia Tube 9mm Threaded Pneumatic Speed Controller Quick Connector $6 https://www.amazon.com/Threaded-Pneumatic-Speed-Controller-Connector/dp/B00CJCXPBS/ ​Air compressor 220V 185W Electromagnetic Air Pump for Laser Cutter …

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Cleaning the Laser Cutter

Cleaning Supplies These are just the supplies not the tools. Lens Cleaner – Lens Clens (pink) this is the right lens cleaner for our coated mirrors and lenses. https://www.lensclens.com/ Pec Pads – This creates a lint-free surface to put the optics on while you work. Amazon Link Swabs – for cleaning the tubes and other …

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Lubricating the Rails

This is a regular maintenance that needs to be done to the laser. Be sure to get training before doing this!!! Use some paper towels and the two cans of WD-40 behind the red toolbox in the laser room. Note: It’s important to keep the overspray off of the mirrors inside the laser. The easiest …

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Maintenance Logs

== Short Form Logs == [http://acemonstertoys.org/assets/data/AMT001.log http://acemonstertoys.org/assets/data/AMT001.log] == Long Form Logs == Entry Template: Date – General Descriptor of activity – Name of people who did the work Descriptor including images to note what was done on the laser. [[Category:Laser Upkeep]] [[Category:Laser]]

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