Maintenance

General

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• Your laser maintenance scheduleRecommended daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal maintenance checklist for CO₂ laser machines to ensure longevity, reliability and cut quality.>

Guidelines

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• Guides of the BRM OriginalHow to inspect, clean and lubricate the linear guideways and guide wheels of the BRM Original, and how to recognise wear before it affects your cutting.>

Optical path

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• Cleaning mirrorsStep-by-step procedure to inspect and safely clean CO₂ laser mirrors with lens cleaner and optical wipes to restore optimal beam transmission.>
• Lens cleaningHow to safely remove, inspect and clean your CO₂ laser focus lens using optical cleaner and lens tissue without scratching the delicate coating.>
• Mirror alignmentComplete guide to aligning the three mirrors on your CO₂ laser machine using thermal tape targets for sharp focus and uniform cutting power.>
• Mirror alignment for Open Bed machinesStep-by-step procedure to align the optical path and laser mirrors on BRM Open Bed machines to ensure consistent cutting power across the entire table.>

Laser source

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• Cleaning the laser sourceStep-by-step guide to cleaning the CO₂ laser tube and high-voltage connections safely to prevent electrical arcing, fire risks, and power loss.>
• Is my laser source worn out? Tube life and power loss diagnosticsHow to tell a worn CO₂ laser source from dirty optics or cooling issues, what operating current does to tube life, and when the power supply is at fault.>