Things You Should Know When Buying Laser Engraving Machines

Laser engraving systems are a bit different than the usual engraving machines we use. No tool, bits or other things touches the surface that is going to be engraved when using laser engraver. The laser is enough to complete the engraving process and you don't have to replace engraving tips constantly like you do in other traditional engraving machines. When buying a laser engraver, there is some useful information you should know that can help you to find the perfect machine for you.

How Laser Engraving Machine Works

You have to directly point the laser beam at the surface of the object that you are engraving a metal. The machine automatically traces patterns on the surface and the whole process can be controlled through the computer system. The center of the laser is very hot and can just vaporize the material or create a glass effect. If you are not familiar with the glass effect, it actually cracks the material and the material can be removed to see the engraving. No cutting process is required when you are using a laser engraver for engraving.

A laser engraver generally works around the Y and X axis. It's a portable machine that can be moved wherever you want but the surface should stay still. The surface can be moved while the laser is not moving. You can also make both the surface and the laser change. You will get the same outcome no matter how you have configured the machine to work. That is why it is important that you learn how to use the engraving machine and the proper ways it should be used if you want to avoid troubles later.

Using Laser Engravers

You can use laser engravers for various kinds of things. And one of them is stamping. Many companies use laser engravers for stamping on the products as a mark or engrave the expiration on the products. It is a fast process comparing to the traditional processes used by company for engraving marks or dates on products.

If you own a small business or going to start a business, you will be happy to know that laser drilling and engraving machines are available in profitable grades for companies that don't need a big machine for engraving works. These machines are designed to engrave on materials including metal, plastic, wooden objects, etc. You can also create designs on jewelries, furniture, wooden objects, etc. Endless possibilities open with laser engravers.

These machines can be controlled with computers through software. You can actually engrave any picture or graphic you want. You can even engrave your own picture if you want. Just take a picture and upload it to your computer. Use that software for importing the picture, resize it and customize the lasers speed. Once you are done following these steps, start printing it with the engraver. Sometimes you have to press a button on the machine to actually start the printing. Knowing these things can be really helpful when you are going to buy your own laser drilling or engraving machine.

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Common knowledge for the Maintenence of Laser engraving machine

1.Put lubricating oil GUIDE RAIL .
As we know that while we are using the laser engraving machines ,there must some smoke and dust which will harm the guide rail after a period of usage.so we have to do the daily maintenance by the following: The steps:

1)Turn off the laser engraving machine and cut the power.
2)Clean the guide rail throughtly,drop the lubricating oil there;
3)Try to move the slide rod and make sure thathe oil comes into it.
4) Do not fix the guide slide firstly.Install the screws in the right positions and keep the slide ray on the even level. And then adjust the X light.

2.Clean the Reflector and focusing mirror
The laser engraver need Cleaning and we should clean the relector and focusing mirror with the PURE alcohol weekly.

3.Oil-filling for the bearing.
In order to keep the good engraving result for the laser engraving machine,we should clean the or lubricant all the bearings. Take a piece of soft cloth and move the dust on the bearing firstly(except the oily bearings); Take a piece of injector and suck some oil inside it,then fill the bearings with the needle and move the bearing at the same time.

4.Adjustment of synchronous belt.
There are some of synchronous belts on one laser engraving machines.If all the belts are not in the same speed during working,the engraving result will be not that accurate ie.there would be fold-over on the engraved materials.

There is one standard for adjusting them well: The less noise the engraver makes,the better situation the machine is in.

5. The maintenance of the CO2 tube.
All the CO2 laser engravers are using WATER as cooling system. And as the time goes on,there will be some furrings inside the laser engraving machine’s tube. In order to make the machine works well,we can put some vinegar into the water.The vinegar will melt the furring.After that,we shall use some clean water to clean the tube.By this way,we can make the tube on the laser engraver longer.

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