Improper setup on a CO2 laser CNC machine can present hazards and lead to pitfalls and problems such as:
1. Damage to the material being machined: An improperly set up laser can cause unintentional damage or burn the material, which can cause significant material loss and follow to rework.
2. Fire or Ignition: Improper setup and operation of a CO2 laser machine can cause overheating and resulting fire, especially if flammable materials (e.g., flammable gases, aerosols, or clothing) are present in the environment.
3. Operator Health: Misadjustment of the laser machine may result in the emission of hazardous ultraviolet, infrared, or visible radiation. Prolonged human exposure can cause burns, eye damage, or various diseases.
4. Extraneous Obstructions: An improperly set up machine can result in uncontrolled or unintended movement of the laser or tool, which can cause collisions with foreign objects, tools, or even operators.
5. Poor machining quality: Improper machine settings can result in poor machining quality, incorrect dimensions, distortion, or wrong holes, which can cause loss of materials and time.
It is important to consult an expert or use the laser CNC machine manual for safe and efficient operation.
Common mistakes made when selecting a laser cutting machine
Essentially, buyers of laser machines always like to purchase equipment for less – miser pays twice. As an exemplification, the consumer has found in the request low-priced selection of laser cutting machines.
With a great likelihood, the components in such an inexpensive laser cutter will be of poor quality; there are components made of cheap materials (the housing). Frequently, manufacturers are unknown; they’re unreliable with a consumer guarantee if the laser cutter breaks. It’s not easy to find spare parts. It means that such a low-cost laser cutter should be taken to another country for repair (about two months). Therefore, the owner of such an inexpensive laser machine consciously risks compromising the entire manufacturing process.
If you buy a low-cost laser unit, what do you expect?
- Finding out probability of rejection of half of all is being embodied;
- Inaccuracy;
- Components will fail rapidly (possibly after a few days of operation);
- Long search for spare parts and repairs is just possible in another country;
- Production downtime.
