LaserTurn
®
1 Hardware Manual
Maintenance
Chapter 4: Maintenance
D A N G E R : To minimize the possibility of bodily injury or death, disconnect all electrical
power prior to performing any maintenance or making adjustments to the equipment.
W A R N I N G : Failure to follow the maintenance procedures outlined in this section will result
in voiding stage warranty.
4.1. Service and Inspection Schedule
Inspect the LaserTurn
®
1 at least once per month. A longer or shorter inspection interval may be required
depending on the specific application, and conditions such as the duty cycle, speed, and environment.
Rotary stage seals should be examined for excessive wear as part of this inspection interval. The
application will determine the required replacement interval for the seals. The rotary stage bearings, motor,
and encoder should require no lubrication or maintenance.
Monthly inspections should include but not be limited to:
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Visually inspect the stage and cables.
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Re-tighten loose connectors.
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Replace or repair damaged cables.
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Clean the LaserTurn
®
1 and any components and cables as needed.
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Repair any damage before operating the LaserTurn
®
1.
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Inspect and perform an operational check on all safeguards and protective devices.
N O T E :
For the wet cut option, replace the rotary seal before 1000 hours of service. Failure to follow the
maintenance procedures outlined in
will result in voiding of warranty.
N O T E :
The bearing area must be kept free of foreign matter and moisture; otherwise, the performance
and life expectancy of the stage will be reduced. Always operate the stage with the hard cover and side
seals in place to help keep dirt out.
In general, stages operating in a clean environment should be cleaned and lubricated annually or every 500
km (whichever comes first). For stages operating under conditions involving excessive debris, the stage
should be cleaned every six months. For high-speed applications (those near max speed at a duty cycle of
50%), frequent maintenance with standard lubricants is required.
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