My laser is not cutting accurately. It’s almost like the power got turned down really low and I can’t change it, but it’s at 100%. I tried to clean my lens and it looks like it’s melted. Could that be what’s causing some of the problems. I tried cutting without it and the line was not as clean and it was almost too powerful then.
It’s also not cutting along the y axis very well, but only when going up. Going down the axis looks fine. Can anyone help me figure out what is going on with my laser and how to fix it?
- Order a new lens. That can be caused by either soot on the lens (no air assist), or trying to engrave something reflective. Running without that lens is a bad idea. It is also a protective lens for another lens you can’t replace. Translation: You mess up that upper lens and you will be buying a new laser module.
- Yaxis beam is about 25% wider than the Xaxis beam. The beam is rectangular. The power density is greater (more concentrated) in the Xaxis. Add a pass or two when cutting.
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How do I know what size lens to get?
Mesure you diameter size lens.
Look for replacement parts from the diode laser manufacturer or ask them for support. (They should have replacement parts but it is not always the case) If so use your diameter lens to look for similar lens from other sellers.
The lens may have a diopter value rather than being a flat protective lens. I cannot tell from the image. But the “not as clean” is likely due to the increase in power to the material.
Be sure you get a lens made for diode lasers. I think it is a special glass.
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It is a special glass yes.
I found that when I need to look for my TTS diode laser module (5W)