Laser Machine Service near Mickleham, on a 6090 60 watt HPC LaserScript Machine – RGS Surrey Hills School
A visit to our new customer, RGS Surrey Hills School was requested by the customer as their HPC laser machine was in need of a service. The laser service of the HPC machine was conducted by our highly experienced service engineer ‘Gavin Edwards’. The laser repair visit included: –
HPC Laserscript – 6090 60 watt
Upon arrival at RGS Surrey Hills School the HPC machine was visually inspected. The machine’s laser tube was found to be dated 2021 so the power was initially tested at the exit aperture of the laser nozzle and was shown to be measuring 56.5w @99% power. There are no milliammeters on these machines, which makes it difficult to establish the actual power being given to the machine and to avoid the potential of overdriving the laser tubes and reducing their operational lifespan.
The service items were then carried out on the machine.
The mirror and main focusing lens were inspected. The mirrors were contaminated but were cleanable. The beam alignment was checked and was adjusted slightly in the four corners. The beam was also adjusted as the beam was firing through the centre of the nozzle, but was firing at an angle in relation to the Z-Axis. This is the alignment that most people miss and depending on the thickness of the material that you are cutting may not show on your workpieces.
During discussions with the customer, they mentioned that the bed was not level. This was checked and found that underneath the metal slats there was a lot of debris, this debris was removed and the bed level checked. All seemed to be now level.
The remaining items were completed with some only minor issues-
- Inspect, Clean and Lubricate all Linear/Guide Rails
- Inspect, Clean and tension belts
- Check Step Length Calibration
- Drained, flushed and refilled chiller with distilled water
- Inspected Interlocks and Chiller Alarms
- Inspected and checked electrics, sensors and switches
- Checked and Cleaned Extractor Grill
- Safety Interlocks Inspection & Test
After these service items had been completed the laser power was measured again at the exit aperture of the nozzle and was shown to be reading 72.5w @75%.
The customer had an BOFA Oracle IQ fume extraction system. The machine was inspect and both the Main Filter and the Pre-Filter were dated 2024. The extraction unit did show an amber warning light on one occasion, meaning that the filters may need to be replaced soon
Several of the customer jobs were run on the machine to check it’s overall function. Following the tests the customer was happy with the results produced.
Any of the consumable items mentioned above, Lens, Mirrors, Laser tubes, Power supplies are all available and can be bought separately in our online shop.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I improve Inconsistent Cutting Depth?
Verify that the laser head is correctly focused for the material’s thickness
Check for debris or dust on the mirrors and lenses.
Ensure that the cutting bed is level across the entire work area.
How do I stop the laser from cutting unevenly?
Inspect and clean the optical components (mirrors and lenses).
Check that the work bed is level; an uneven bed will affect cutting depth.
Ensure the material is flat and secured in place on the bed.
How to stop the laser head dragging on Material
Ensure that the material is flat and not bowed or warped.
Check the height adjustment of the laser head and set the correct z-axis distance.
Verify that the workpiece is secured properly on the bed.
Does Thinklaser Service all Flatbed lasers
Short answer is Yes, we service a wide variety of flatbed laser models from the cheaper end of the market to the higher end the likes of Universal, Epilogue, GCC and more – Put us to the test!
