Laser Machine Service near Staines, on a 2515 130 watt HPC LaserScript Machine – Fuel4 Ltd
A visit to a customer, Fuel4 Ltd was requested by the customer as their HPC laser machine was in need of a service and that the laser was cutting thick material at an angle. The laser service of the HPC machine was conducted by our highly experienced service engineer ‘Gavin Edwards’. The laser service visit included: –
HPC Laserscript – 2515 130 watt
Upon arrival at Fuel4 Ltd the HPC machine and the reported issues were visually inspected. Due to this size of machine being a class 4 and open system. The customer had installed an extraction hose to the side of the gantry head to assist in the extracting and to try to maintain a better working environment. The retrofit was better for extracting, however a by-product was that there was a lot of build up of debris near the X-motor and belt mechanism, customer was advised to incorporate this into their more regular cleaning program to avoid future issues.
There was also a secondary issue with this extraction modification and that was when the system was at it most forward position the extraction hose would collide with the E-stop button and switch the machine off. The customer was aware of this issue and had operations in place to avoid the scenario.
To check the issue for the cut being at an angle and a more tapered cut, the generic service items were first carried out, as a lot of the potential causes would be resolved by a thorough service of the machine.
The alignment was first checked and was found to be off. All mirrors were inspected and cleaned.
The extraction path was inspected and the grills for the extraction intake was starting to get clogged, so this was cleaned.
Upon inspection of the electrical system it was found that the main switch key had been broken off in the holder but was still able to be turned on, customer was happy for the switch to remain and not to be replaced. The remaining items on the service were carried out without issue.
- Inspect, Clean and Lubricate all Linear/Guide Rails
- Inspect, Clean and tension belts
- Checked and cleaned laser tube
- Drained, flushed and refilled chiller with distilled water
- Inspected Interlocks and Chiller Alarms
- Inspected and checked electrics, sensors and switches
- Safety Interlocks Inspection & Test
The alignment was then corrected on the machine after all the cleaning and the laser power was measured at the exit aperture of the laser nozzle. It was shown to be reading 125w @80% power.
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 and the angle cut and taper had been removed
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!
