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THUNDER LASER NOVA- THUNDER LASER SYSTEMS User’s manual for NOVA-35 www.thunderlaser.com tech@thunderlaser.com December, 2019 Original Instruction www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653 China...
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THUNDER LASER NOVA- Introduction This manual has been designated as the thunder laser systems, laser cutting machine installation and user guide;The manual is divided into five chapters, Including general information instructions, safety instructions, the key components of every laser cutting systems and the installation steps, operation instructions and maintenance instructions from THUNDERLASER Company.
File button ....................... 47 How to use the different nozzles laser head cone............50 How to replace the 4 inch and HR laser head ..............51 www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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Maintain the X/Y/Z Rails ....................74 Check the Beam Path ...................... 75 Change Cooling Water for The Water Chiller ..............76 Maintenance Plan ......................77 www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
Do not run the laser machine when unattended Tips: Helpful note or information on individual components of the device that simplify the use or make it more understandable. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
THUNDER LASER NOVA- Designated The THUNDER LASER NOVA-35 is used for engraving and cutting of signs, stamps and suchlike. A wide variety of materials such as rubber, acrylic, coated metal, tin, special steel, anodized aluminum, cork, cardboard, glass, leather, marble, several plastics and wood can be processed on the laser.
Optional: Rotary Attachment, High Resolution head (up to 1000DPI, while standard laser head Max is 500DPI), High air compressor set (Includes water filter). www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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40% to max. 70%, not condensing Laser Safety Laser class CDRH Laser Safety Laser Class 2 CE compliant FDA approved www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653 China...
It is recommended to enter data such as serial number and year of manufacture into the Manufacturer label below so that you always have this data handy if you have problems with your device or require spare parts. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
6. Principally, no safety components may be removed or disabled (already here we emphasize the imminent dangers, for example severe burns, loss of eye-sight). If the removal of safety components is www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
Laser Safety Information 1. To assess the potential dangers laser systems pose, they are classified into 2 safety classes, thunder laser NOVA-35 is a device of class 2. This is guaranteed by the protective housing and the safety installations.
NOVA- Safety Precautions when Operating the Device In your thunder laser NOVA-35, a closed safety system is integrated which immediately stop a job when the protection cover is opened. Consequently an incomplete engraving can occur if the cover is opened during operation. Therefore, first press the "PAUSE"...
Therefore, follow the information on the labels. If labels are lost or damaged, they must be replaced immediately. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
Chapter3 Process of Installing Unpacking You receive your THUNDER LASER NOVA-35 packed in a wooden box, which contains the laser machine and additional accessories. The following steps give you an overview of the unpacking and assembly of the laser. Please follow these steps carefully.
It will manifest (over a period of time) with a noticeable decrease in performance and increased maintenance required, possibly even damage. Setting your Thunder Laser up in s suitable temperature controlled, dust free, moisture free, level, stable surface (a level concrete floor) with the recommended extraction is critical to the ongoing performance of the machine.
The USB flash drive stores software package and the document such as User’s Manual and Material Parameters and so on. The engraving test sample shows you the setting of “Reverse compensation www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
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4. After carried the machine into room, please re-fix the foot of the four corners. Please refer to below shown: The mains cable is in the tool box that came with the machine. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
To guarantee do not catch file and too much smoke during the engraving and the cutting. The device must be connecting with the laser to make sure the laser is safe during the work. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
To guarantee do not lead to the glass laser tube break once it reach a certain temperature during the engraving and the cutting. The device must be running and connecting with the laser to make sure the laser tube is safe during the work. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
Mains voltage and operating voltage must correspond (AC 230V 50/60 Hz or AC 115V 50/60 Hz) – see information label beside the connection socket. Under no circumstances switch on the device if the voltages do not correspond. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
Connecting the Computer Connecting the Computer and the machine by using the USB cable. Like below: Connecting the Computer and the machine by using the Ethernet cable. Like below: www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
Also you can refer to the video on how to set up your Nova laser machine in our website http://www.thunderlaser.com/how-to-use-your-laser-machine/how-to-setup-your-nova-laser- cutter.html A customized anti-shock foam that came with the exhaust fan can be placed under the exhaust fan. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653...
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The input voltage must correspond (AC 230V 50/60 Hz or AC 115V 50/60 Hz) – see information label beside the connection socket. Do not connect the air compressor or the water chiller to the above interface, www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
(of the air system) to the machine. Like below: A customized anti-shock foam that came with the air pump can be placed under the air pump. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
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THUNDER LASER NOVA- The input voltage must correspond (AC 230V 50/60 Hz or AC 115V 50/60 Hz) – see information label beside the connection socket. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
Run chiller for a period of time, the water will fill into the laser tube on the machine, please re-add water to keep the water level in the green area. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
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Used for the automatic focusing of the work table. 4. Left-up side door Open this door for cleaning the second reflective mirror or align that laser beam www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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Once there’s an accident happen (laser catch fire, laser out leakage) during working, please turn off this switch immediately. It will be cut off the laser power and motion www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
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25. Laser tube cover There are installed the laser tube, red dot pointer device, beam combiner and the first www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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30. Manufacture’s Label It’s Show you the laser information like serial number or manufacturing date etc. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
Before switching on the device, the user must make sure that no objects of any kind are located inside the operating space, which could limit or obstruct the mechanics of the device. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
2.CorelDraw_Laser: If you work a lot with Corel Draw, you can transfer your images and drawings directly to RDworksV8. How to install the coreldraw plugin for RDworksV8, click below link for instruction https://www.thunderlaser.com/troubleshooting/software-problem/how-to-install-the- coreldraw-plugin-for-rdworks.html www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653...
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Please disable all Virus and Spyware Protection Features. After the RDwroksV8 has been installed go back into your Anti-Virus software and re-enable the setting that was disabled. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
When connecting the machine and the PC for the first time, it may take a few minutes for the operating system to recognize the machine and install the driver. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
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Change adapter setting. 3).Right click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. 4). Under Networking tab, choose Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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LAN. Now open your RDWorks from right bottom corner of the software, set up the Device by Setting>>Device --- Add a “Device---(IP:192.168.1.100)”. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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THUNDER LASER NOVA- Now RDWorks communicates with your laser machine via LAN. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653 China...
Pulse button: Pulse a laser beam. Speed button: Set the speed of the current running layer, or set the arrow www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653...
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Frame button: To track by the current file’s frame. Esc button: To stop work, or return to the last menu. Enter button: confirm your selection. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653...
When work is Idle or finished, all buttons can be clicked, users can select a file to run, set some parameters, preview to a select file etc. But, when work is running or paused, some buttons don’t respond when they are clicked. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
Set the Layer Parameters After selecting a file to preview on the main interface, user can click “Enter” button to modify the parameter for the file from the machine. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
Z Move: When the green block is on “Z Move” item, to move the Z-axis table up and down by pressing left and right arrow button. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
“X+/-” keys could be used to move the cursor left and right. All the item show as below: Read mem file: read the memory file list; Udisk: read the U disk file list; www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653...
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Total: the total running times of all the files. 2). U-Disk File If the “U-disk+” entry is pressed, you can copy your file from USB flash drive to your machine. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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For USB flash drive,you can use the one came with the machine to copy the file to your machine The file should be .rd file and it’s created by the “SaveToUFile” key on the RDworks. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
/ gases are gently distributed and extracted in the working area. So you get a clean, almost unaffected by smoke traces engraving. The 6mm nozzle laser head cone are placed inside the toolbox. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
Fix the laser head ② Connect the air hose Please always insert the 4’’ laser head as far as it will go. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653...
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Connect the air hose Since HR head is sensitive for focus distance, it’s suggested to adjust the focus by manual rather than auto focus. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
③ Focus Tool 3. Four inch laser head The focus distance between the 4” laser head and the material is 10mm. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653...
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Make sure you always insert as far as the laser head stops by the ring. After that, go into Z/U button>>Select Auto Focus. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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Do not use “auto focus” function while using the transparent material. Also you can refer to the video instruction below: http://www.thunderlaser.com/how-to-use-your-laser-machine/how-to-use-auto-focus.html www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653...
4. OUT4: Control air assist with “Low volume”; Delay shutdown is set to 10 second (Factory default settings, change it if required); 5. OUT5: Control air assist with “High volume”; Delay shutdown is set to 10 second www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
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Click “Set” button to select from OUT1 to OUT8 interface and the LED light display will show you the delay time in second for each interface. On each interface, click “down” or www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
In RDwork software, high volume or low avolume is selected on the “Air-Assist Control” option. We suggest select “High” for cut mode and select “Low” for scan mode(engraving mode). www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
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How to set default for “Air-Assist Control” option? Go into the RDworks’s root directory>>open the text file of “soft”>>change the setting of “ShowBlow”>>save the text file, like below. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
When turn on the power of machine, and note that turn on the Main switch first and then the Laser switch. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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6. Create sample text for engraving directly on RDworks, then set up the parameter and download the file to your machine. More details for how to use software please watch the instruction video below. https://www.thunderlaser.com/video/how-to-use-your-laser-software.html www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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11. When the engraving is complete, the laser machine will give out the notification sound and the laser head will go back to the original point, and the warning light will return to the green light, then you can repeat engraving. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
5. Adjust and fix the slider to make the work piece fitting into the rotary axis attachment. 6. Set your focus manually, carefully and safely. It is not recommended to use the auto www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com...
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10. Finally press the “Start-Pause” button in the LCD display, to start the engraving or cutting process. Also you can refer to the video of how the rotary axis works in our website: https://www.thunderlaser.com/how-to-use-your-laser-machine/how-the-rotary-axis-works.html www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
Engraving rubber produces a considerable amount of dust and terrible gas. Therefore a well-dimensioned exhaust system and its regular maintenance are very important. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
4. Clean the cover of the laser tube. 5. You can clean the viewing window with a cotton cloth. Do not use paper towels as they could scratch the acrylic. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
11. Examine the lens. If it is still soiled, repeat the cleaning process until the lens is clean. 12. Carefully insert the lens into the lens holder. Ensure, that the rounded side (= convex) www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com...
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3. Remove the focus lens with the tool 4. Clean the lens with lens cloth Note: The direction of focus lens mounting please refer to below picture: www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
X rail. For the second mirror, you can clean them directly. The Mirror#3 Cautions: 1) Mirrors must be cleaned carefully by using lens cleaning paper/lens cleaning cloth to www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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How to take out the mirror#1 #2 and#3, and please just as following the picture indicated: 1. The mirror#1 2. The mirror#2 3. The mirror#3 www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, Tel :(86)769 826653...
② Do not touch the surface of the beam combiner after cleaning. ③ For the beam combiner, you can clean them directly. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
NOVA- Maintain the X/Y/Z Rails It is suggested to add lubricant oil (or Rust Preventative Grease) to the rails/screws at least every two weeks. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
If you need to know that about adjust the laser beam path of the video on YouTube released by our company and please link to the URL: http://www.thunderlaser.com/how-to-use-your-laser-machine/how-to-adjust-the-laser- beam-path.html www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
The quality and temperature of the cooling water affects the life time of the laser tube. You need to use pure(distilled) water and control the temperature below 35℃(95℉). www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian...
③ Clean X & Y & Z axis rails and lubricate as required ④ Clean Acrylic/Tempered glass covers in lid ⑤ The beam combiner must be checking every weekly, and cleaning if required. THE END www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Shatian Town, Shatian Dadao, Mintian Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,...
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