Thunder Laser Thunder Bolt Series Unified User's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Thunder Laser Manuals
  4. Engraver
  5. Thunder Bolt Series
  6. Unified user's manual

Thunder Laser Thunder Bolt Series Unified User's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
USERS MANUAL
Thunder Bolt
THUNDER LASER
SYSTEMS
Thunder Bolt Series
Unified User's Manual
For Thunder Bolt
Thunder Laser
www.thunderlaser.com
tech@thunderlaser.com
July 2023
DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD
Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
www.thunderlaser.com
DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD
1
tech@thunderlaser.com
Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,
Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
Tel:(86) 18103043363

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Thunder Bolt Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Thunder Laser Thunder Bolt Series

Summary of Contents for Thunder Laser Thunder Bolt Series

  • Page 1 Unified User’s Manual For Thunder Bolt Thunder Laser www.thunderlaser.com tech@thunderlaser.com July 2023 DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...
  • Page 2 Thunder Bolt 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The specification of chuck rotary axis attachment ....................46 4.10.2 How to use the rotary ..............................47 4.11 ................................49 ASER NGRAVING CHAPTER 5. MAINTENANCE ..............................50 www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Tel:(86) 18103043363...
  • Page 4 ............................... 55 LEANING THE COOLING SYSTEM ................................57 HECK THE X/Y/Z R ..............................59 AINTAIN THE AILS ................................60 AINTENANCE www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. General

    Fire Hazard: High potential for fire. NEVER RUN UNATTENDED! Tips: Helpful notes or info that simplify the use or understanding. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 6: Designated

    Thunder Bolt Designated The Thunder Bolt series is used for engraving and cutting of signs, stamps and such like. 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.

  • Page 7: Technical Data / Device Specification

    Table, High quality power cable, Alarm lamp, Emergency Stop , 3D Engraving/Cutting, Breaker, Earth wiring, Rotary plug, Maintenance mode, Exhaust system. Optional: Rotary Attachment www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Tel:(86) 18103043363...
  • Page 8 40% to max. 70%, not condensing Laser Safety Laser Class Laser Class 2 Laser Safety CE compliant FDA approved www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 9: Manufacturer's Label

    It is recommended to record all of the data so that you always have this handy. You will need to supply your Serial Number to our Support Team on occasion. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Safety

    Any attempt to perform unauthorized modifications and changes to the machine can VOID THE WARRANTY. This does not apply to preventative & general maintenance, adjustment and alignment, etc. that follow Thunder Laser’s best practices. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com...

  • Page 11: Laser Safety Information

    Laser Safety Information 1. To assess the potential dangers laser systems pose, they are classified into 2 safety classes, Thunder Bolt Series is a device of class 2. This is guaranteed by the protective housing and the safety installations. Please note that improper and warranty operation of the device can override the status of Safety class 2 and can cause the emission of harmful radiation.

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions When Operating The Device

    Safety Precautions when Operating the Device Your Thunder Bolt SERIES has an integrated safety system which immediately stops the job when the protection cover (Lid) is opened. An incomplete job will occur if the cover is opened during operation. Press the "PAUSE"...

  • Page 13: Warning And Information Labels

    The warning and information labels in various locations if the machine should always be read carefully and understood. If labels are lost or damaged, they must be replaced immediately. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...
  • Page 14 USERS MANUAL Thunder Bolt www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Tel:(86) 18103043363...
  • Page 15 USERS MANUAL Thunder Bolt www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3. Process Of Installing

    Chapter 3. Process of Installing Unpacking You receive your Thunder Bolt SERIES 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.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Before Installation

    2. Rotate the E-Stop switch in the direction of the arrows to reset. Familiarize yourself with the emergency stop button’s operation and location. The main power cable is in the tool package that came with the machine. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 19: Exhaust System - Requirements

    Air assist is also critical when cutting to reduce flame-ups and clear the debris field. The air pump is covered by a white metal plate. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...

  • Page 20: Computer - Requirements

    These requirements are for RDWorks. LightBurn software renders jobs thousands of times faster than RDWorks. Check LightBurnSoftware.com for more information. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 21: Connections

    Under no circumstances should you switch on the device if the voltages do not correspond. The mains cable is placed in the toolbox. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Computer

    One Ethernet cable can control the communication between the computer and the main controller. The USB and Ethernet cable are placed inside the toolbox. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4. Operation

    On Thunder Bolt, there are installed the TL-Timer board, Z-axis Motor, Flap sensor checking board etc. Please open this door for checking these parts, but must pay attention to the electric current. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...
  • Page 24 14. Flap protection sensor This is where open flat protection exist. Laser will stop working once the cover is opened during working. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...
  • Page 25 23. 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 Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 26: On/Off Switch

    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 Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...

  • Page 27: How To Setup The Oem Software

    3. AutoCAD_Laser: Select this option to install a plugin that can transfer the drawings directly from AutoCAD to www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...
  • Page 28 Please disable all Virus and Spyware Protection Features. After the RDworksV8 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 Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...

  • Page 29: Make Connection Between Pc And Machine

    Make sure that you have your PC connected directly to the machine via Ethernet cable, The machine is already assigned an IP address when delivered: 192.168.1.100 www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...
  • Page 30 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 Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...
  • Page 31 USERS MANUAL Thunder Bolt Now RDWorks communicates with your laser machine via LAN. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 32: How To Use The Display

    Arrow buttons: control the movement of the Z-axis.  Arrow buttons: control the movement of the laser head.  www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 33: The Main Interface

    Power setting: Max power and min power. Speed setting: Running speed of your job. Working time: The running time of this job. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...
  • Page 34 Nudge: Set the travel distance when moving each axis manually. Target position: Set a coordinate, then the laser head will move to here. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...
  • Page 35 Check all files in this page. Settings: check more settings of file. Select and hold a file for 2 seconds to select it to run. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...
  • Page 36 Multi Origins: Set multi origins. External Device: Switch the intelligent and standard mode. And set delay time for exhaust and air assist time. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 37: How To Adjust Focus Distance By Manual Or Auto

    1. The position of the autofocus tool is shown in the picture below: www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...
  • Page 38 Move table down till there's enough space>>Place the materail on the table>>Move laser head over the material>>Click AF button on panel. After that, the needed focus will be set automatically. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 39: How To Adjust Air-Assist Control

    TL-Timer board to stop laser processing and give a few seconds warning sound, so operator can active fire control in time to reduce the potential losses and risks. An alarm will pop up on LCD panel. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...
  • Page 40 Thunder Bolt When heat alarm system is activated, this warning will remain displayed until the user reboots the machine. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363 Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 41: The First Time Running The Laser

    Open Config(s)>>system setting>>Optimize>>Scanning(Reverse compensation),and there are some default values on the “Scanning(Reverse compensation)” check box. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363 Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...
  • Page 42 7. Click “Original” and “Frame” on the display, please make sure that the material is in the right location and there is enough space for working. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...
  • Page 43 This is software specific, so if you are using LightBurn, you will need to do this in LightBurn. It is called “Scanning Offset Adjustment.” www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363...
  • Page 44 USERS MANUAL Thunder Bolt Please make sure the unit is in mm instead of inch. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363 Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 45: Workstation Area Indication

    USERS MANUAL Thunder Bolt Workstation Area Indication www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363 Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 46: How To Use The Chuck Rotary Axis Attachment

    All of the data above are for reference only! About how to change the internal jaws to external jaws, here’s a video for reference. https://youtu.be/vt6nJmr5jlI www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 47: How To Use The Rotary

    6. Set your focus manually, carefully and safely. It is not recommended to use the auto focus with a rotary axis attachment for the simple reason that you are not working with a flat object. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...
  • Page 48 12. Finally press the “Start-Pause” button in the LCD display, to start the engraving or cutting process. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...

  • Page 49: For Laser Engraving

    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 Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 50: Chapter 5. Maintenance

    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 Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Optical Parts

    3. Do not touch the lens with your hands after wiping. 4. Never use a cleaning swab twice. Follow the instructions below for the cleaning of optical parts: www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Focus Lens

    2. Pull the focus lens out 3. Clean the lens with lens wipe 4. Dry the lens with swabs www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363 Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Mirrors

    The Mirror#2 The 2 mirror is installed on the left side of X rail. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363 Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...
  • Page 54 1. Unscrew the screw of the mirror 2. Pull the mirror out Mirror 3 Unscrew the four screws www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363 Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

  • Page 55: Cleaning Laser Combiner

    Examine the laser combiner. If it is still soiled, repeat the cleaning process until it is clean. 5.3 Cleaning the cooling system www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363...
  • Page 56 3. Remove the screws which fixed the cooling fan, take out the fan, and use an air blow gun or a pump to blow the dust away. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town,...

  • Page 57: Check The Beam Path

    RF tube. 5. After cleaning the dust, reinstall the fan on the RF tube and the cleaning is finished. 5.4 Check the Beam Path www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363...
  • Page 58 After being used for a long time, the beam path might be deflective. This will reduce the efficient of the laser beam or even cause no laser beam. At this moment, you will need to re-adjust the beam path again. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 59: Maintain The X/Y/Z Rails

    It is suggested to clean the dust on the X/Y rail with alcohol at least every two weeks. It is suggested to add lubricant oil (or Rust Preventative Grease) to the bars/screws at least every two weeks. www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363...

  • Page 60: Maintenance Plan

    ⑤ Clean the exhaust fan to ensure there is no blockage 4. MONTHLY CHECK LIST ① Clean the cooling system THE END www.thunderlaser.com DONGGUAN THUNDER LASER EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD tech@thunderlaser.com Room1101, Building 3, No.68, Xingzhou Road, Shatian Town, Tel:(86) 18103043363 Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China...

Table of Contents