A laser welding system is a significant investment in precision and efficiency. Even small measures in daily use can help extend its lifespan considerably and prevent costly downtime.
1. Regular Cleaning
Dust and deposits are the most common causes of premature wear. Clean optics, protective elements, and cooling air openings after every use. Pay particular attention to protective lenses: even the smallest contamination scatters the laser beam and significantly reduces weld quality.
2. Proactively Monitor Consumables
Don’t wait for a component to fail. Keep a consumables log and replace nozzles, protective lenses, and focusing lenses regularly, ideally before they reach the end of their service life. This prevents consequential damage to more expensive components.
3. Use Correct Settings
Excessively high laser power or incorrect defocusing places unnecessary strain on the optics. Always work with the parameters optimized for the respective material. When in doubt: perform a test weld on a sample piece first.
4. Use Original Spare Parts
Inexpensive third-party parts may seem tempting, but in the long run they cost more. Original spare parts are matched to the device and maintain certification and warranty. OR LASER Service GmbH stocks original parts for all device series.
5. Regular Professional Inspection
At least once a year, a certified technician should inspect the equipment. Professional maintenance identifies wear before it leads to real failures, and simultaneously maintains the accuracy of the system.
OR LASER Service GmbH offers maintenance contracts and repair services for all OR Laser device series. Contact us: +49 607 1820 2427 or info@or-laserservice.de