The application of handheld laser welding machine is a real revolution in the field of industrial welding by bringing a new welding technology. It offers great advantages for metal welding work, it can weld metal at high speed and get a solid weld seam. Like all machines, laser welding machines need to be properly maintained to ensure stable welding performance and a longer machine life.
Before you start using your handheld laser welder, we recommend that you perform a routine inspection of the machine to ensure that all components are working properly. In case of abnormalities during the use of the laser welding machine, please make sure not to disassemble the electrical components or the laser at will. At this point you can contact the laser welding machine supplier and they will have a professional technical team to provide consulting services to the user. You can troubleshoot and solve the problem with the proper guidance from the technician. This can help you reduce repair time and repair costs.
Fiber laser welding machine is a kind of equipment with few consumables, so its maintenance method is not complicated at all. We can perform some basic maintenance steps on the laser welding machine to achieve cost savings from extending the life of the machine components and consumables. Here are some common maintenance methods to keep handheld laser welders in good condition.
1. Maintain a good operating environment for the machine
When using a laser welding machine in a hot and humid environment, you need to pay attention to the condition of the cooling water pipes and not allow condensation to appear on the pipes. Once the cooling water pipeline problems, may lead to the machine power can not be normal output, and in serious cases may also cause the situation can not be luminous.
2. Regularly check the laser welding machine's optical circuit components
After two weeks of continuous operation of the fiber laser welding machine or when it has been out of use for a period of time, the components in the optical path, such as the YAG bar, dielectric diaphragm and protective mirror, are first inspected before turning on the machine to make sure that the optical components are not contaminated or have mildew and other abnormalities. If such a problem occurs, it needs to be dealt with even to ensure that the optical components will not be damaged under strong laser irradiation.
3. Check the conductivity of the internal circulating water
The purity of the cooling water is the key to ensure the laser output efficiency and the life of the laser concentrating cavity components, it is recommended to check the conductivity of the internal circulating water once a week and replace the internal circulating deionized water once a month.
4. Regularly check the quality of the laser beam emitted by the laser
Laser welding machine operators can often check the laser output spot with black image paper. If the spot is uneven or the energy drops, the laser resonant cavity needs to be adjusted in real time. Fine tuning of the spot is implemented to ensure the quality of the laser output beam.
5. Other considerations for using laser welding machine
- Changing the focusing lens must be done in a dust-free environment;
- nozzles can be easily changed by turning them counterclockwise, it is important to keep them clean and use them properly;
- the laser welding gun must be clean;
- Check the lens protector regularly to make sure it is free of contamination and scratches.
In addition to proper maintenance when using a handheld laser welder, we should also pay attention to safety matters when operating the machine. This is very easy compared to other welding methods and only requires wearing laser protection glasses to protect your eyes.
