How to maintain a laser cutting machine?

For users who have already purchased laser cutting machines, the maintenance of laser cutting machines is a matter of concern. Due to the fact that the price of a laser cutting machine ranges from tens of thousands to millions, it is truly valuable. Therefore, using a good laser cutting machine can achieve twice the result with half the effort. Maintaining a good laser cutting machine can greatly save users' usage costs.
When using a metal laser cutting machine for processing, in order to achieve the ideal cutting speed and effect, we need to learn the skills of using and maintaining metal laser cutting machine equipment, in order to better utilize the equipment's effectiveness and improve its work efficiency. So how should the laser cutting machine cover be maintained?
1、 Be sure to check the optical path before working to see if it is normal
It is recommended that users check whether the optical path is normal before each work. Every other week, the lubrication of the X-axis guide rail and screw, Y-axis guide rail and screw, Z-axis guide rail and screw should be checked to maintain the lubrication of all moving parts and extend the service life of the X-axis, Y-axis, Z-axis guide rail and screw.
2、 Regularly clean all component parts
Metal laser cutting machines often generate a lot of dust inside and outside during cutting. In order to ensure that the laser is always in normal working condition, after two weeks of continuous operation or after stopping use for a period of time, components in the optical path such as laser lenses should be inspected before starting up to ensure that there are no abnormal phenomena such as dust pollution and mold on each optical component. If any of the above abnormal phenomena occur, they should be cleaned and cleaned in a timely manner, To ensure that all optical components are not damaged under strong laser irradiation.
3、 Heat prevention and heat removal
An increase in temperature will lead to a decrease in the insulation performance of the equipment and a deterioration in the parameters of the components. Usually, it is specified that the working environment of the cutting machine should not exceed 40 ℃, with a temperature range of 20-25 ℃ being appropriate.
4、 Precautions during daily maintenance
1. The installation fulcrum of the laser tube in the laser cutting machine should be reasonable
2. The suction device should be inspected and cleaned on schedule
3. The power of the power grid needs to match the equipment itself;
4. The working current of the laser tube needs to be reasonable, and it cannot be operated at full power for a long time
5. Clean the dirt and dust on the machine body, cutting head, sensors and other components in a timely manner to maintain a clean appearance of the machine tool;
6. Flammable materials (such as gloves and rags) inside the machine tool should be cleaned in a timely manner to prevent fires during cutting;
7. The iron slag on the hopper waste truck should be cleaned in a timely manner to ensure that the cutting waste can fall smoothly;
8. Before starting the machine every day, it is necessary to carefully check the pressure of the working gas and whether the pressure reducing valve is working properly to avoid insufficient air pressure, which may affect the quality of the cutting section;
9. Before use, the connection of each gas pipe of the cutting head should be checked to determine whether there is any leakage of cooling water, in order to ensure the normal supply of gas and cooling water;
Only by correctly mastering these tips for maintaining laser cutting machines can we prolong their lifespan and truly achieve cost savings.

With the acceleration of modern industrialization, the application of laser technology has gradually matured, and fiber laser cutting machines are one of the laser products. For new users who may have some doubts, Baiwei Laser will provide you with an answer below.

The purpose and application range of laser cutting machines

Laser cutting uses a beam of light instead of traditional mechanical knives for processing. It has the characteristics of high accuracy, fast cutting, not limited to cutting pattern limitations, automatic layout saving materials, smooth cuts, and low processing costs.

Why is it not recommended to purchase a second-hand laser cutting machine?

The lifespan of the fiber laser is lost, the laser power decreases, and the cutting efficiency decreases. Laser, as one of the core components of laser cutting machines, is very expensive. The laser power of a laser cutting machine that has been used for a long time will gradually decay. If this laser cutting machine is used for a long time, the laser power may weaken significantly. If the laser power decreases, the cutting thickness decreases, and the cutting speed will also decrease accordingly. The cost of replacing the laser is significant.

How to choose auxiliary gas for fiber laser cutting machines?

Laser cutting machines have broken traditional processing methods and are widely used in various industries with new cutting methods. Users who understand fiber laser cutting machines should know that they often use auxiliary gas during the cutting process, which is why many people are more concerned about the issue of "gas".

How to choose a laser cutting machine

Before deciding to purchase equipment, it is important to clarify one's own processing needs, processing materials, thickness, format, and other issues. Laser cutting machines mainly have low power, medium power, high power, and newly developed ultra-high power in recent years. The size of the cutting width of the board also determines the differences in the processing table of the laser equipment. In short, it is better to choose based on one's own processing requirements.