Routine maintenance of the fiber laser source and air compressors

Maintenance of laser source

The laser source of a fiber laser cutting machine has a longer service life than CO2 and diode laser sources and is less prone to wear and tear during use. Therefore the laser source of a fiber laser cutting machine does not need to be maintained every day. You can set the maintenance schedule to once every six months.

Fiber laser source half-yearly maintenance precautions

Check that the fiber optic cable in the laser source is working properly.

Next, you can check the quality of the light coming out of the laser source and ensure that the laser beam is on the same level as the reflector.

Afterward, check the area around the fiber laser source for signs of corrosion and clean it if it appears.

Clean the area around the fiber laser source regularly to ensure that it is kept in a clean environment.

Maintenance of air compressors

If you do not use oxygen or nitrogen as an auxiliary gas, you will need to use an air compressor. Fiber laser cutting machine's air compressors provide a constant gas supply by compressing air.

Ensuring the compressor is fully drained before each maintenance visit is important.

Replace the filter element after about 6 months of air compressor operation.

Check that the valve discs work properly every month and replace them regularly.

Lubricate the bearings of the compressor regularly.

The heat sink in the compressor is cleaned periodically every month to prevent dust build-up.