I believe that there are many users using laser cutting machines. While CO2 laser cutting machines are engaged in industrial cutting and processing, the core part of them is that the power of CO2 laser tubes is becoming weaker and weaker when they are used for a long time. Why? The following are issues such as aging and power blurring of CO2 laser tubes after long-term use. How to avoid these situations!
As we all know, CO2 laser tubes are the core of laser cutting machines and also laser consumables. Currently, the most common laser tubes on the market have a lifetime of 3000-6000 hours, which is theoretically stated. However, many users’ CO2 laser cutting machines, after using laser tubes, find that the usage time is far beyond their expectations, with stable light spots, fast cutting speed, and sufficient power. Other non-standard laser tubes, after using for a period of time (for example, around 1500 hours), have a power decline, and the laser tubes are aging.
How to prolong the life of CO2 laser tubes? Is there anything that can age CO2 laser tubes? Here we provide the perfect solution for extending the life of laser tubes through lasers!
The fundamental reason for the aging of CO2 laser tubes is that they are used, just as people get worse and worse as they age, and aging becomes slower and slower. In order to slow down the aging of people, attention must be paid to maintenance.
1. Try to reduce the switching times of the laser cutting machine, which can also extend the life of the CO2 laser tube.
During non working hours, turn off the overall power supply of the CO2 laser cutting machine to avoid loss of the performance of the CO2 laser tube when it is not in use but powered on.
3. Try to ensure that the temperature and humidity of the workplace meet the operating requirements of laser cutting machines and other equipment. Generally, the operating environment for laser equipment is usually 15 ℃ – 35 ℃, with a humidity of 30% – 80%, and without condensation.
When cooling a CO2 laser tube, it is necessary to use bottled pure water instead of mineral water or tap water for cooling, which greatly extends the life of the laser!
All components of the CO2 laser cutting machine must be regularly cleaned and maintained. If the laser lens is cleaned, the track is cleaned and oiled.
