Easily Clean Mirrors On Boss LS Laser Machine
Maintaining and cleaning the mirrors on your laser machine is an essential aspect of maintenance, vital for ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and longevity of your machine.
These mirrors play a crucial role in directing the laser beam accurately, and any residue or dirt can significantly compromise the beam's quality, leading to reduced precision in cuts or engravings. Regular cleaning ensures efficient transmission of the laser, preventing power loss and inconsistency in output while protecting the mirrors from overheating and potential damage.
Preventative maintenance is key to extending your machine's operational lifespan and avoiding future repairs or replacements. A clean and well maintained laser machine is safer, reducing the risk of accidents in a high-powered equipment environment. Cleaning the mirrors contributes substantially to cost savings, consistent quality of work, and the overall safety of the CO2 laser machine's operation.
In the absence of a lens wipe, a lint-free cloth may be used (for example: a Microfiber cloth).
Text Directions
Keeping the laser machine's mirrors clean from dust and debris is vital to the overall performance of the machine. There are three mirrors inside the machine.
Cleaning Mirror 1
- Remove the side panel on the back left corner of the machine using a 3 mm Allen wrench.
- Use a lens wipe to clean the mirror.
Cleaning Mirror 2
- Mirror 2 is located on the left side of the gantry.
- Use the same process as for Mirror 1: clean the mirror with a lens wipe.
Cleaning Mirror 3
- Mirror 3 is located at the top of the lens housing.
- Using the mirror removal tool, unfasten the O-ring on top of the housing.
- Once removed, pop out Mirror 3 and clean it with a lens wipe.
- After cleaning, refasten the O-ring to the lens housing.
Final Steps
- Reattach the side panel for Mirror 1.
- This process ensures your laser machine is clean and performs at its best.