PLMNL0199 REV. J Effective Date: 08/05/21
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FiberCUT
®
ST Operation Manual
6.6 Removing and Installing the
Cutting Head and Fiber
To perform most service procedures, it is
necessary to remove the cutting head from
the end of the robot. Remove the head
when cleanliness is important, especially if
the procedure involves optic maintenance.
Before opening any part of the
head, clean off the dust and/or
process debris according to
DO NOT BLOW OFF THE HEAD
WITH COMPRESSED AIR!
1. Clean the outside of the head
2. Rotate the
robot’s sixth axis so the
head is
HORIZONTAL
(fiber input
parallel to the floor) to prevent debris
from contaminating the beam path. See
Figure 54
3. Verify the fiber and connector are
thoroughly clean.
4. Remove the fiber optic cable from the
cutting head according to the fiber
manufacturer’s instructions.
The open area of the fiber receiver
MUST be covered.
o
Use the manufacturer supplied
dust cap.
OR
o
Use blue painter’s tape or
equivalent.
Cover the fiber end with the
appropriate cap from the fiber
manufacturer.
You MUST pay special
attention to the fiber optic
cable.
Take great care to insure
dirt and debris do not
contaminate the glass block
at the end of the fiber.
Plug or tape off the fiber
input to prevent
contamination.
Damage will occur if:
The output is not
covered with
manufacturer’s cap.
The fiber input adapter
is not protected by the
provided dust cover.
5. Turn off the water supply and
disconnect the water fittings.
6. Remove the purge air and assist gas
lines.
7. Disconnect the control wire.
