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* On 15DEC17, the laser tube was permanently disabled in a manner allowing serial number identification. Photos of the destroyed tube were emailed to the manufacturer. | * On 15DEC17, the laser tube was permanently disabled in a manner allowing serial number identification. Photos of the destroyed tube were emailed to the manufacturer. | ||
** The manufacturer replied that the replacement tube is being shipped via DHL. Shipping ETA 21DEC17. | ** The manufacturer replied that the replacement tube is being shipped via DHL. Shipping ETA 21DEC17. | ||
| − | ** Current plans are to meet at shop on Thursday night and install the new tube. | + | ** Current plans are to meet at shop on Thursday night and install the new tube. |
| + | * On 22DEC17 the new tube arrived, and was installed | ||
| + | ** We decided to only run the laser at a max of 80% power until more diagnostics could be run. | ||
| + | ** The laser is cutting again, however we're not sure if its giving us its best effort. | ||
== Next Steps == | == Next Steps == | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:35, 9 January 2018
Diagnosis
- Laser cutting power was noticeably less, with reports of multiple passes being necessary to cut through material starting as early as 25NOV17.
- On 12DEC17, a concerted effort to collect evidence of the low power phenomenon was pursued.
- The problem was verified, and the laser's mirrors were examined for alignment issues.
- No problems with the mirrors were identified, so it was decided to contact the manufacturer.
- On 13DEC17, the manufacturer was emailed, they requested photos of various parts of the laser to determine proper installation.
- The requested photos were provided.
- On 14DEC17, the manufacturer determined that the problem is a defective laser tube and offered to replace it under warranty
- This replacement is contingent on photos of the defective tube's destruction
- On 15DEC17, the laser tube was permanently disabled in a manner allowing serial number identification. Photos of the destroyed tube were emailed to the manufacturer.
- The manufacturer replied that the replacement tube is being shipped via DHL. Shipping ETA 21DEC17.
- Current plans are to meet at shop on Thursday night and install the new tube.
- On 22DEC17 the new tube arrived, and was installed
- We decided to only run the laser at a max of 80% power until more diagnostics could be run.
- The laser is cutting again, however we're not sure if its giving us its best effort.
