¶ As needed
Adjust the alignment of the mirrors by following the procedures described on page 32 of the manual.
¶ Daily
Community Technicians will perform the daily test cut with a piece of scrap birch plywood. The final results of the daily test cut will be posted on each laser within Digital Fabrication. The file used for the test cut is stored on the desktop of the computer beside the machine.
¶ Weekly
Go to Files> other+> del all mem file>enter
¶ Full Cleaning
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Power on the laser cutter.
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Move the laser head to the back of the machine.
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With the laser head out of the way, lift out the honeycomb grid and set it aside.
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Check inside the interior collection tray for debris. Vacuum out any debris. You can also empty the tray directly into the trash.
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Vacuum out any remaining debris within and under the laser cutter, making sure to get in and around the gantry rails.
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Remove the knives from their housing. These are the metal slats that support the honeycomb.
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Vacuum the interior vents and fans to prevent clogging over time.
7.1 With a flathead screwdriver loosen the silver hose clamp enough to take it off the fan
7.2 Check the fan for any dust build up, if there is any you can just wipe/scrape it off
7.3 Reconnect the hose to the fan and tighten the clamp -
With the interior fully vacuumed, you can replace the knives.
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Flip the honeycomb grid so the previous face is facing down. Return the honeycomb grid to the bed. This distributes wear.
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Clean the laser lens and all reflectors.
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Then check alignment of the mirrors to make sure they have not been disturbed.
You have successfully cleaned out the Boss Laser laser cutter!
¶ Clean and grease gantry rails:
- vacuum, then wipe rails clean
- use the Dry Lube with Teflon in the can with the light blue design
do not use the White Lithium Grease with the dark blue design. The excess dust & soot sticks to the Lithium Grease and could become flammable.
¶ Monthly
Every two months change chiller water. Use deionized water (preferred) or distilled water.