Optic Cleaning Procedure - Mazak STX SC L PLUS CONTROL Training Manual

CAUTION:
1 > NEVER touch the surface of the optic or allow it to make contact with any object other than
cleaning materials.
2 > NEVER wash optics with water, soap, alcohol or water/alcohol based cleaning solutions.
3 > NEVER store optics in locations subject to extreme temperature variances or high humidity.
4 > NEVER subject optics to a dirty environment or cleaning materials which may be contaminated by
foreign matter.
5 > NEVER use optics which have surface damage such as cracks or de-lamination of coatings.
6 > NEVER apply excessive force to optics or optical mounts during handling.
7 > ALWAYS wear the proper, clean clothing including finger cots or latex gloves.
8 > ALWAYS wash your hands after handling a focus lens.
See your MAZAK OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE manual for further information.

Optic cleaning procedure

1 > Lay the optic on several sheets of clean/dry lens paper.
2 > Place a single sheet of lens paper over the optic. Be careful to only touch one edge of the paper so
that the oil from your skin is not absorbed and transmitted to the optic.
3 > Dispense a few drops of Methanol onto the surface of the optic until the total surface is covered
and the lens paper adheres.
4 > Slowly pull the lens paper across the optic taking care not to also drag the optic.
5 > When the lens paper has absorbed all of the methanol, remove the paper and discard.
6 > Repeat steps 2 through 5 until the surface is clean.
7 > If the surface contamination can not be removed using lens paper, place a few drops of Methanol
on a cotton ball and lightly wipe the surface in one direction.
DO NOT wipe the surface in a circular fashion ( particles embedded in the coating may break free
and scratch the surface ). Follow up with the lens paper procedure.
NOTE: DO NOT blow on the optic with your breath to remove particles on the surface.
Use the following precautions when handling optical components:
Use the supplied blow bulb to remove any foreign matter.
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