Maintenance Schedule - Universal Laser Systems X-600 Safety, Installation, Operation, And Basic Maintenance Manual

Adjustments and Lubrication
There are no periodic adjustments normally required. The bearings in the motion system will self
adjust to take up any clearances as they begin to wear. The belts are fiber reinforced and will not
stretch under normal use so that periodic tension adjustment is not necessary. Optical alignment is
not necessary because the laser and the #2 mirror are fixed.
All bearings in the system are sealed and do not require lubrication. DO NOT lubricate the tracks that
the bearings ride in. The only lubrication that may be required is the screw threads for the table lifting
mechanism. After some time, contaminants can adhere to the lubricant, which can cause the
engraving table to bind up or sound squeaky. If this is the case, wipe off the contaminated grease
with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol and apply fresh white lithium grease to the screw threads.
NEVER SPRAY ANY DEGREASING SOLUTIONS DIRECTLY ONTO THE THREADS. Run the
table up and down to work in the fresh grease. Repeat if necessary.

Maintenance Schedule

Since the maintenance requirements of the laser system is dependent on the type of material being
run, the quantity of material being removed, the hours of operation, and the quality of the exhaust
blower, it must be user defined.
As a starting point, we recommend the following schedule:
As necessary

Engraving table
Main enclosure
Top door window
Every 8 hours of engraving

Clean X-axis and Y-axis bearings
Clean X-axis and Y-axis rails and bearing tracks
Clean X-axis belt.
Check beam window, #2 mirror, #3 mirror, and focus lens for debris. Clean ONLY if dirty.
Every month

Clean cooling fan filters
Clean and re-lubricate Z-axis lead screws
Check for X-axis and Y-axis belt wear – replace as necessary
Check and/or clean X-axis and Y-axis drive gears
Check for X-axis and Y-axis bearing wear – replace as necessary
Inspect system for loose screws and mechanical parts – tighten if necessary
Every 6 months

Exhaust plenum
If you are noticing a considerable buildup of debris on the optics and the motion system, clean
the system at more frequent intervals. If your system has remained relatively clean, you can
extend your cleaning intervals. Keep in mind that a clean machine is a better performing
machine and can extend the life of the parts as well as reduce the possibility of down time. If
you have any questions about maintaining the laser system, please contact our Service
Department.
BASIC MAINTENANCE
Section 4-5