Maintenance Refresher – Preventive maintenance now helps keep your laser running smoothly

Weekly:

• Clean optics - If smoke, resin, or other contaminants are allowed to accumulate too heavily, they will reduce the available laser power and will cause damage to the optics and/or mirror.
• Clean the auto-focus plunger – Removing residue helps ensure precise focusing.
• Clean beneath the vector grid/vacuum table – This will reduce any fire hazards by removing debris that has fallen through the table.
• Cleaning the Bearing Rail (not necessary on EXT) Proper cleaning ensures bearings perform at their best.

Monthly:

• Clean the linear encoder strip – Cleaning will ensure the x-axis will not lose its position.
• Cleaning the linear optical encoder - Prevents debris buildup that prevents the encoder from working properly.

Quarterly:

• Lubricate bearing rails (not necessary on EXT) – Proper lubrication ensures optimum performance and long life for your bearing system.

Semi-annually:

• Clean exhaust – Cleaning the exhaust system removes built-up debris and reduces fire hazards.