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OPERATION, SAFETY, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CLX SERIES LASER SYSTEM
3015, 4020 FRAME
EM-586 (N-08-22)
C I N C I N N A T I I N C O R P O R A T E D
H A R R I S O N , O H I O 4 5 0 3 0
COPYRIGHT  2022
CINCINNATI INCORPORATED

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  • Page 1 OPERATION, SAFETY, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL CLX SERIES LASER SYSTEM 3015, 4020 FRAME C I N C I N N A T I I N C O R P O R A T E D H A R R I S O N , O H I O 4 5 0 3 0 COPYRIGHT ...
  • Page 3 MANUAL GUIDE To get the maximum benefit of your new CINCINNATI INCORPORATED machine, read this manual thoroughly and refer to it often for guidance and information. IMPORTANT: Before you operate the machine, read and understand thoroughly, Section 3 on Safety.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PROGRAM EXECUTION ................59 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT ............... 69 CLX LASER PROCESS OPERATION PROCEDURE CHECKLIST ..86 SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION CINCINNATI CLX SERIES LASER SYSTEM - BACK VIEW ....1-1 FRONT VIEW ....................1-2 LIGHT SOURCE ...................1-3 LOAD FRAME HYDRAULIC PUMP ............1-4 CHILLER......................1-5 2D CUTTINGHEAD ..................1-6...
  • Page 6 MACHINE, REFER TO EM-589, SECTION 7 - OPERATION, A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OPERATION MANUAL FOR THE CLX LASER SYSTEM..7-1 SECTION 8 OPTIONS CINCINNATI MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS 3015 AND 4020 MODELS ONLY ......................8-1 AIR ASSIST GAS FILTER AND DRYER .............8-1 AUTOMATIC NOZZLE CHANGER (ANC) ..........8-2...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • Quality and type of material CINCINNATI machines are designed to be rugged and durable. However, improper adjustment or lack of maintenance can reduce the quality of parts produced on the machine. The quality of a laser-cut edge depends on the combination of a uniform laser beam of adequate power, properly focused on the workpiece with an adequate supply of the correct assist gas, traveling at a speed compatible with the material removal rate.

  • Page 8: Pillars Of Laser Production

    CNC program being setup and built from a quality drawing file. Process Operation refers to the steps of setting up, testing and running the machine for production. The operation of a Cincinnati Incorporated Laser system has to meet the 3 pillars of laser production.

  • Page 9: Laser Process Operation

    LASER PROCESS OPERATION machine stops. These pillars also make the troubleshooting of issues on the laser easier. Find the pillar correct the problem. • The laser process operation will use the universal test square for the sample part. This is done for two reasons.

  • Page 10: Laser Startup

    LASER STARTUP LASER STARTUP LASER STARTUP The Laser Startup Action Divided into 2 blocks that should be done in order Provide power to the Laser Ensuring Support systems are ready Logging into the CNC Application Turn on the laser source on Turn on the drives on Press reset button to enable drives EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 11 LASER STARTUP Power UP For orientation purposes, the location of items will be defined from the front of the machine with the two main doors. Turn the Main disconnect to the on position. This is located on the left electrical panel. Electrical enclosures contain voltages that present an electrical shock hazard.
  • Page 12 LASER STARTUP Startup Main Power: • Main Disconnect • Computer on and off pushbutton MAIN DISCONNECT EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 13 LASER STARTUP Chiller checks: • Verify unit has power and the operation switch is selected to On (in this position the CNC will start the chiller). • Check the chiller coolant level. The level should be in between the two site lines. •...
  • Page 14 LASER STARTUP • Ensure shop air is supplied to nozzle cooling and air blast via the dryer. • Ensure Assist gas (O2, N2 etc.) is valved in to the machine. • The assist gas is connected to your companys gas supply, this may be a bulk system or dedicated compressed bottles: Oxygen, Nitrogen and air being the most common.
  • Page 15 LASER STARTUP • Utilize the startup manual to ensure the high pressure air is available to the laser for air assist gas if available. AIR ASSIST GAS SYSTEM EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 16 LASER STARTUP Camfil Checks • Ensure camfil unit main disconnect is in the on position • Ensure the slector switch is in remote. • Ensure filters are clean and free of excess debris CAMFIL CHECKS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 17 LASER STARTUP Touch Screen interface with soft buttons Hard Pushbuttons and switches Keyboard and Trackball Start the HMI Control • Once the CNC is up, check your alarms. There will be several alarms present and these are normal during this point in the startup. •...
  • Page 18 LASER STARTUP Key Switches • Ensure both the Drives and the High Voltage Selector switches are in Enable position KEY SWITCHES EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 19 There are normal alarms that will be present when first starting up the laser and machine systems. As the steps are followed to do the setup, these alarms should clear. If there are any left over alarms and they cannot be cleared, contact Laser service department at Cincinnati (513-367-7100) ALARM CHECKS EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 20 LASER STARTUP Turn On Laser • Press Laser button • The button will flash as the laser source starts up LASER ON EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 21 LASER STARTUP Turn On Drives • Once again press the reset button (sometimes twice or three times). This will enable the drives for operation • The laser startup Action is now finished • Verify in your alarms that the only alarm present is “standoff calibration needs to be performed”...

  • Page 22: Laser Setup

    LASER SETUP LASER SETUP The Laser Setup Action • Open CNC Program, Load CNC program • Open Current process parameters and Read the Notes Tab • Inspect, Clean or replace Lens and/or cover slides • Purge Assist gas system • Lens Centering •...
  • Page 23 LASER SETUP The Laser startup steps provide: • Correct, clean and centered lens. • Correct, clean calibrated nozzle standoff. • Assist gas line ready for correct gas. • This exercise will use the Test Square_Universal Program and start with 16 gage Mild steel cut with Nitrogen.
  • Page 24 LASER SETUP OPEN PROGRAM EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 25 LASER SETUP In this exercise the universal test square will be opened: D:\Laser\Programs\Utilities\test square_Universal.cnc OPEN PROGRAM EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 26 LASER SETUP Opening the Program • Open the universal test square program press the “folder” icon on the CNC operation tool bar (located at top of HMI display). • Use standard Microsoft Windows navigation to locate the universal test square via the path D:\LASER\Programs\Utilities \ testsquare_Universal.cnc •...
  • Page 27 LASER SETUP D:\LASER \ MATERIAL PROCESS CNC PROGRAM PARAMETERS • The CNC program contains a G89 code that references a process parameter file. The P in the G89 block is the default path for the process parameters. The Default location for the process parameter files is D:\LASER\MATERIAL. PROCESS PARAMETERS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 28 LASER SETUP SAVING PROGRAM EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 29 LASER SETUP POSITION THE CUTTING HEAD EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 30 LASER SETUP Load the program • Press the load program icon on CNC operation tool bar with the program opened and selected. • Loading the program will commit the program and the material process parameters into machine memory. • The graphic on the HMI display shows the part that is loaded. LOAD THE PROGRAM EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 31 LASER SETUP Auto Mode • The CNC run window is the program loaded into memory and the yellow status bar shows which block of code is currently being read. • The run window graphic shows the geometry that has been loaded. As the geometry is processed, the completed entities will become red.
  • Page 32 LASER SETUP Run Mode-Referenced Material tab - Material Notes • Opening the current process parameters will open the material library required by the currently loaded program. Use the NOTES section for correct selection of the lens and nozzle. While the notes tab records what lens and nozzle should be used, the focus tab determines what is actually being used.
  • Page 33 LASER SETUP High Straight Double High Speed Capacitance Long Straight DBL, D High Cap, HC, High Speed Section, LS, STD Blunt, Double Blunt, Hi-Cap Blunt .100 in –or– 2.5 mm .060 in –or– 2.5 mm .160 in –or– 4.0 .080 in –or– 2.0 mm .160 in –or–...
  • Page 34 LASER SETUP COVER SLIDE LENS PROTECTOR ONLY CHECKED AFTER DIRECTION OF CINCINNATI LASER SERVICE DEPT BAYONET LENS LENS CENTERING ADJUSTMENT KNOBS LOWER COVER SLIDE 2DX HEAD LAYOUT EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 35 LASER SETUP 918343 colimator assembly 918339 upper cover glass 918341 focus lens 918340 lower cover glass • The lens is not normally removed therefore the inspection should be limited to the lower cover slide and only if the process monitor indicates a temperature issue with the lower cover slide.
  • Page 36 LASER SETUP glass. Replace as needed. If there is still contamination on seal or cover glass, replace both. • If, after cutting, the lens and or cover glass is believed to be dirty: • Use the Process monitor to check the temperatures of the optics.Replace only the lower cover glass if the temperature alarm indicates.If the temperature of the lens, upper coverslide or collimator is high, contact laser service department, before cleaning.
  • Page 37 LASER SETUP • Clean the outside of the head • Remove the light cover • To remove the focus lens drawer • Loosen the (4) captive M4 Socket Head Cap Screw • securing the focus lens drawer to the head. •...
  • Page 38 LASER SETUP • In order to keep debris out of the head, you MUST install the focus lens drawer again immediately after removing the focus lens cartridge according to steps verify the o-ring is present and undamaged in the back of the drawer. •...
  • Page 39 LASER SETUP To Purge the assist gas system: • The wrong assist gas in the line can cause problems at the beginning of a cut • Press the assist gas pressure indication tab on the CNC software. • A separate window will open with soft buttons for each gas type. •...
  • Page 40 LASER SETUP LENS CENTERING EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 41 Third the cutting head will lower and position above the material at the target standoff value, as set in the standoff calibration window. • If none of these steps work contact Cincinnati Technical Laser Support • Assuming the standoff calibration succeeds, the machine should now have no alarms in the...
  • Page 42 LASER SETUP • To move to this value the control will use the voltage from the table it just made. • At this point the standoff calibration window will indicate the standoff height measured by the z-axis encoder. This is called actual standoff. •...
  • Page 43 LASER SETUP • If the actual standoff value does not indicate a number that matches the target standoff, then perform the calibration again or in a different spot • Rarely the tip will not retract after the tip touch step. This could mean the tip, material or the pallets are insulated from the machine frame.
  • Page 44 LASER SETUP Process Lead ins Cutter Optional Assist gas and Parameters are used to Compensation standoff The G89 line establish the The beam When cutting materials that determines laser cut prior has a physical are 1/2 Inch thick or greater the process to cutting the dimension.
  • Page 45 LASER SETUP It is important to ensure the material being cut is of the appropriate thickness and material type. If the material is different from the library, change the material or the library to the correct choice. Sheet of material on laser PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 46 LASER SETUP DESCRIPTION VARIABLES pms060N2.lib To adjust program settings in the universal test square, set the variables to match the needed parameters per the process parameters in the material library. PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 47 LASER SETUP LEAD IN Used after the pierce to establish the cutting process. The Lead in is a cut line usually at a lower feed rate that is not part of the part geometry. PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 48 LASER SETUP LEAD IN LENGTH The lead-in length can be set to better establish the cut. PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 49 LASER SETUP DESCRIPTION VARIABLES pms060N2.lib LEAD-IN LENGTH ADJUSTMENT IN UNIVERSAL TEST SQUARE PROGRAM VARIABLE #119 PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 50 LASER SETUP LEAD IN ANGLE Used after the pierce to establish the cutting process. The Lead in angle can make the change of direction in a cut less likely to cause a cutting issue at the start of the cut. PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 51 LASER SETUP LEAD-IN ANGLE VARIBLES #125 - for hole #126 - for kerf #127 - for outline DESCRIPTION VARIABLES pms060N2.lib PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 52 LASER SETUP Lead In Feed Rate VARAIBLE #120 DESCRIPTION VARIABLES pms060N2.lib PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 53 LASER SETUP OPTIONAL ASSIST GAS AND OPTIONAL STANDOFF • To determine if a material uses optional assist gas and / or optional standoff: • In the process parameter library, under the cut tab there is assist gas pressure 1 and 2, If there is a difference in pressure between 1 and 2, the material requires a m67.
  • Page 54 LASER SETUP DESCRIPTION VARIABLES pms060N2.lib TURN OPTIONAL ASSIST GAS & STANDOFF ON OR OFF • VARIABLE #111 0=on 1=off • There is also a dwell after the M67 & M45 • Varible #117 • Typically 300-700 PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 55 LASER SETUP DESCRIPTION VARIABLES pms060N2.lib EXACT STOPS • VARIABLE #112 • 0=Radius corner with value in #4 • 1=exact stops PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 56 LASER SETUP PART AND HOLE SIZE PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 57 LASER SETUP pms060N2.lib TEST SQUARE DIMENSIONS VARIABLES • #1= X DIMENSION • #2= Y DIMENSION • #3= HOLE DIAMETER • The size of the test square can be changed to better reproduce the cutting geometry of a production part. PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 58 LASER SETUP pms060N2.lib To save the changes made to the program, press the save icon. If the program has not been saved, you will be prompted to do so when it is loaded PROGRAM SETTINGS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 59: Program Execution

    PROGRAM EXECUTION The Program Execution Action is divided into 6 Blocks. Each Block is made up of sub steps. The steps in a block are simply instructions to be followed by the operator. EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 60 PROGRAM EXECUTION Program Execution steps provide: • Positioning cutting head to cut part. • Sequence of buttons to be pushed to cut part. • Observation of cutting process. • It may be necessary to revisit the program’s settings to improve the CNC program. •...
  • Page 61 PROGRAM EXECUTION • Position the cutting head above the material in the place you want the test square program to start. On the upper pallet the test square program will cut up (Y+) and to the right (x+) from the position where program was loaded POSITION CUTTING HEAD EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 62 PROGRAM EXECUTION LOAD PROGRAM EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 63 PROGRAM EXECUTION PROGRAM START EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 64 PROGRAM EXECUTION While the Laser is cutting, evaluate the following: • The spark pattern when piercing (star pattern from center is indication of good centering) • That the laser pierced through and is cutting the part. • The spark quality while cutting. Ensuring that the cut continues and does not get lost. •...
  • Page 65 The cause of the poor cut could be from a dirty optic in the cutting head. A lower cover slide that has contamination on the bottom is normal. If the contamination is on top of the bottom cover slide, this could mean contamination in the head. Contact Cincinnati Laser Tech support before continuing.
  • Page 66 PROGRAM EXECUTION • Note: feed rate, focus and assist gas are related parameters and may need to be adjusted alternately one at a time. If the quality of the cut allows the part to be removed and observed: • Then the first step is to re-check program settings to ensure it calls the proper parameters. Some items in the program need the verification of cutting a part.
  • Page 67 PROGRAM EXECUTION HEAT RELATED CUTTING ISSUES • This program concern is often only obvious after the part is cut. • On thicker materials cutting with oxygen assist gas, the added heat to the part can cause poor cutting and mask correctly set parameters. •...
  • Page 68 PROGRAM EXECUTION Cut 3/16 SS O2 Cut 3/8 MS The bottom as cut The bottom as cut is facing down Dross striations is facing up Poor quality cut because of excessive dross Poor quality cut because of deep striations O2 Cut 3/8 MS N2 Cut 3/16 SS Transition line The bottom as cut...

  • Page 69: Parameter Adjustment

    PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT The Parameter Adjustment Action is divided into 4 Blocks. Each Block is made up of sub steps. The steps in a block are simply instructions to be followed by the operator. EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 70 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT Adjust focus followed by Assist Gas then Feed-Rate. 1. ADJUST Adjust focus followed FOCUS If Feed-Rate is adjusted by Assist Gas then 1. ADJUST FOCUS The tell tail sign of focus then the sequence can Feed-Rate. If Feed-Rate The tell tail sign of focus not not set properly is dross is adjusted then the...
  • Page 71 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT -0.060” -0.050” -0.040” -0.030” -0.020” -0.010” +0.010” +0.020” +0.030” +0.040” +0.050” +0.060” +0.070” +0.080” +0.090” • Performed when replacing a focusing lens. • Use 16 gage mild gage Steel with oxygen assist gas. • Execute Program D:\laser\programs\utilities\FocusTestAuto.cnc • Ensure correct lens is selected in the FocusTestAuto.lib library •...
  • Page 72 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT PARAMETER OVERVIEW EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 73 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT Focus value before Focus value before cut is poor cut is poor Improved cut Improved cut BEST CUT worse cut worse cut NEGATIVE CUT FOCUS VALUE POSITIVE DIRECTION DIRECTION FOCUS FOCUS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 74 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT • Make Cut Focus Changes in increments of 0.020” or 0.030”. • Pick a negative or positive change in focus and save the setting. • Cut a new part. • If the part gets worse, go the opposite direction with the value. FOCUS EM-586 (N-08-22) EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 75 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT Lowest assist gas Highest assist gas BEST CUT OFFSET LOW pressure before cut pressure before cut FROM OPTIMUM VALUE is poor is poor Improved cut Improved cut 20 % worse cut worse cut QUALITY improved part zone ASIST GAS PRESSURE HIGHER LOWER PRESSURE...
  • Page 76 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT • Ensure that you make changes to pressure 1and 2 if both pressure 1 & 2 are the same value and pressure 2 if the pressure 1 & 2 are different values. • Make Assist Gas Changes in 10% increments of original. •...
  • Page 77 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT Lowest speed Posted feed rate BEST CUT OFFSET HIGH before cut is poor FROM OPTIMUM VALUE Highest speed before cut is poor Improved cut Improved cut 10 % worse cut worse cut QUALITY improved part zone HIGHER SPEED FEED RATE LOWER SPEED FEED RATE...
  • Page 78 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT • Following the optimization of focus and assist gas pressure, if the feed rate was reduced, (because the part was not removable) then increase feed rate by increments of 10%. If feed rate was not reduced and the cut needs improvement, reduce feed rate in 10% increments of original.
  • Page 79 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT FINAL TEST AFTER ALL PARAMETERS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED • The Universal test square has limitations in its standard 2”x 2” size. • If there is a spot on a cover glass, it may not cause a cutting problem on such a small test part.
  • Page 80 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT • Use the parameter adjustment process to confirm that the parameters of each material are optimized. • It is also important to verify the settings on your production parts by cutting a single part and checking that part for cut quality. There can be some settings in the process parameters and in the CNC program that are different from the test square, due to more complicated geometry.
  • Page 81 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT Pierce parameters Pre-cut dwell often different from cutting This parameter allows the cutting parameters parameters. On thicker materials a bad time to reach their values after the pierce. pierce can cause a part to cut poorly even if the cutting parameters are set correctly. (Dynamic power control) is a feature that reduces The pierce test can be used to correctly set power relative to feed rate.
  • Page 82 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT (Dynamic power control) is a feature that reduces power relative to feed rate. If the actual feed rate falls below the value set in the DPC feed rate, power will be changed to a value between 100% and the DPC minimum power value.
  • Page 83 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT Example of an exact stop corner where DPC minimum power is not set low enough, or the DPC feed rate is set too low therefore DPC turns on late or not at all, causing over processing of the part.
  • Page 84 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT Cutter compensation • Used to offset the cutting head (laser beam) the same way a tool would be offset to maintain part accuracy. The offset direction is determined relative to the programmed travel path. Features are offset to the inside of the feature and the outline is offset to the outside of the outline. Codes in the CNC program will command the compensation (G41:left,G42:right,G40:off).
  • Page 85 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT Setup the universal test square with X and Y dimension of 2” x 2” Ensure material being cut has been optimized using “parameter adjustment” section of this presentation. Execute test square. Measure X/Y dimension. Subtract measured X/Y dimension from commanded X/Y dimension. This value is your Kerf width error.

  • Page 86: Clx Laser Process Operation Procedure Checklist

    Cincinnati Laser production ready and allows optimized executing of customer part production with above satisfactory cut quality. The operation of a Cincinnati Incorporated Laser system has to meet the 3 pillars of laser production. Ʌ Laser Process Operation- the steps of startup, setup, program execution and parameter adjustment.
  • Page 87 laser. Or rear left corner for opposite hand machines. Ʌ Once the drive enclosure is open. Check or turn on the UPS (This is the uninterrupted power supply a battery back-up for PC and UMAC Control that should normally be on) Ʌ...
  • Page 88 left. Note: the reset button is used often to clear alarms and restore machine conditions. When in doubt press reset. Turn On Laser Key Switches Ʌ Ensure the Laser Enabled Selector switch and drives switch are in Enable position. Fiber Laser Ʌ...
  • Page 89 Ʌ Open the program. Ʌ This will open a window resembling a text file. Ʌ The individual lines are called blocks. Ʌ Each block provides a command to the CNC during program operation. Ʌ The code reads top to bottom and left to right. Ʌ...
  • Page 90 Ʌ Also check the condition of the pallet material supports, clean if needed. Ʌ If none of these steps work contact Cincinnati Technical Laser Support. Ʌ Assuming the standoff calibration succeeds, the machine should now have no alarms in the alarm screen.
  • Page 91 Ʌ The lens is not normally removed therefore the inspection should be limited to the lower cover slide. Ʌ Optical inspection should only be conducted with service department approval and with temperature verification in the process monitor window. This window is found under maintenance\diagnostics.
  • Page 92 REPLACING THE FOCUS LENS CARTRIDGE Before opening any part of the head, clean off the dust and/or process debris DO NOT BLOW OFF THE HEAD WITH COMPRESSED AIR! 1. Clean the outside of the head 2. Remove the lens cover accordingly To remove the focus lens drawer 3.
  • Page 93 Ʌ If you change from one type to another. That common section will still have the previous gas trapped in it. Ʌ The wrong assist gas in line can cause problems at the beginning of a cut. Ʌ Press the Aux tab or assist gas utility under maintenance on the CNC software. Ʌ...
  • Page 94 Ʌ Also check the condition of the pallet material supports, clean if needed. Ʌ If none of these steps work, contact Cincinnati Technical Laser Support. Ʌ Assuming the standoff calibration succeeds, the machine should now have no alarms in the alarm screen.
  • Page 95 G89 Pms060n2.libx ‘Material library call. ‘ DEFINE VARIABLES #116=1 ‘Pierce-1=G84T1, #117=300 ‘Dwell after M67 #118=[#148*1] ‘Feedrate of kerf cut #119=0.125 ‘Lead-in length #120=[#148*0.3] ‘Lead-in feedrate #121=[#148*0.8] ‘Hole feedrate #122=[#148*0.8] ‘Slow down on outside for last 0.100 inch #123=0.000 ‘Part tab size #125=70 ‘Lead-in Angle for hole #126=90...
  • Page 96 Ʌ For thicker materials a lead in that is angled can help make the transition to cutting have a better cut. Ʌ Radius lead ins are not available on the test square but can used in Cincinnati’s nesting software. Ʌ To change the lead in angle for the hole, set variable #125, note a low enough angle will eventually go outside the circle.
  • Page 97 Ʌ This will be explained in parameter adjustment action of the process operation procedure. Test square size Ʌ To set the test square to a certain size change variables #1 and #2 for X and Y size. Ʌ The setup action of the Cincinnati Laser center is now complete. EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 98 Ʌ There should be no alarms in the alarm window. Ʌ And the machine is ready for program execution which will be the third action in the Process operation procedure. LASER PROGRAM EXECUTION The Laser Program Execution Action Divided into 5 blocks that should be done in order. Ʌ...
  • Page 99 2D head by temperature (process monitor). Ʌ And execute another test square. Ʌ If the square is removable proceed to Laser parameter adjustment. Ʌ If the part is still not removable contact Cincinnati Laser Technical Support\ Laser EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 100 applications for guidance. PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT The Laser parameter adjustment action Ʌ Divided into 4 blocks that should be done in order. Ʌ After cutting the test square, if the part is removable proceed to adjustment of beam size. Ʌ If the part is not removable re-perform the process operation startup and setup. If all blocks are correct then reduce feedrate.
  • Page 101 Ʌ Purge the assist gas system with Oxygen. Ʌ Press auto the cycle start. Ʌ The part cuts 16 kerf cuts into a rectangular part. Ʌ The operator must find the kerf cut that is the narrowest. Ʌ The narrowest kerf should line up with a kerf cut that has a reference hole at the end. Ʌ...
  • Page 102 • A good cut has no or very little dross at the bottom and the striations are uniform and not gouged out. Bell Curve Method: Ʌ The curve represents a general concept of any parameter that gets adjusted on the laser. Ʌ...
  • Page 103 Focus Ʌ The next parameter for adjustment is focus (this is first parameter for fiber lasers and non-adaptive optics machines). Ʌ Once again in order to optimize this parameter, the test square is used. Ʌ Adjust cut focus. There is a pierce and cut section for the focus. Ʌ...
  • Page 104 Ʌ To do this make changes in increments of 10% of the original assist gas value. Ʌ Pick a direction and record the focus on each test square you cut. Ʌ Once again, the objective is to find the extreme value for assist gas going positive from the start pressure and the extreme negative value for assist gas that starts to lose the cut.
  • Page 105 Ʌ Because the test square was used and it has relatively simple geometry and is very small it may be necessary to adjust feed rate and or assist gas for more detailed parts Ʌ Thermal issues with optics may not show up on a small 2 x 2 test square, therefore the size of the test square can be changed to more closely match a production part and show thermal issues.
  • Page 106 EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 107: Identification

    SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION CINCINNATI CLX SERIES LASER SYSTEM - BACK VIEW Figure 1-1 Back View ENCLOSURE & MAIN FRAME LOAD FRAME CONTROL STATION GREEN PROTECTIVE WINDOW PALLET GATE MATERIAL SUPPORTS LOAD FRAME E-STOP 10. HYDRALIC PALLET LIFT MATERIAL CLAMPS E-STOP...

  • Page 108: Front View

    FRONT VIEW Figure 1-2 Front View MAIN DISCONNECT HMI CONTROL ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE E-STOP BUTTON GREEN PROTECTIVE WINDOW SCRAP TRAY MAIN ACCESS DOOR LOAD FRAMEOPERATOR CONTROL STATION LOWER ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 109: Light Source

    LIGHT SOURCE Figure 1-3 nLight Source E-STOP ON\ OFF SWITCH MAIN DISCONNECT STATUS LIGHT EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 110: Load Frame Hydraulic Pump

    LOAD FRAME HYDRAULIC PUMP Figure 1-4 Hydraulic pump assembly Tank Flow control valve Sight Glass Pump Cooling Raditor EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 111: Chiller

    CHILLER Figure 1-5 Chiller CONTROL MODULE MAIN DISCONNECT SELECTOR SWITCH STATUS LIGHT STATUS LIGHT EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 112: 2D Cuttinghead

    2D CUTTINGHEAD COVER SLIDE LENS PROTECTOR ONLY CHECKED AFTER DIRECTION OF CINCINNATI LASER SERVICE DEPT BAYONET UPPER COVERSLIDE LENS LENS CENTERING ADJUSTMENT KNOBS LOWER COVER SLIDE Figure 1-6 Y - Plate Manifold EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 113: Head Indicator Lights

    HEAD INDICATOR LIGHTS LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 COLOR LED 5 (LENS) (HEIGHT SENSOR) ( POSITION) SYSTEM (GAS) GREEN Ready Ready Ready Ready Ready Position Temp within Pressure Temp within WHITE Tip touch changed 10 c of limit nearing limit 10 c of limit Assist gas is...

  • Page 114: Pneumatic Enclosure

    PNEUMATIC ENCLOSURE Figure 1-8 Pneumatic Enclosure DRYER OUTPUT FILTER ASSIST GAS FILTERS DRYER INPUT FILTERS AIR DRYER COOLANT MANIFOLD EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 115: Installation

    The main frame is lifted by using four standard lifting clevises attached to four lifting links (C.I. P/N #918178). The four lifting links (supplied by CINCINNATI) are attached to the inside of the main frame with 1”-8 UNC SHCS bolts. See Figure 2-1.
  • Page 116 When lifting with chains, cables, or straps, use the maximum length possible, to reduce the side loading generated at the lift points. Use spreader bars or intermediate lifting beam if ceiling height will not allow a high pick. Before lifting the main frame, be sure that lifting links (C.I.

  • Page 117: Installation Of The Machine

    .50 inches (12.7 mm), and the anchor holes should be drilled as specified on the Foundation Plan drawing. CINCINNATI INCORPORATED provides anchors, studs, nuts, and shims for final leveling.

  • Page 118: Preliminary Leveling

    Figure 2-3 Main Frame Leveling Adjustments PRELIMINARY LEVELING 1. To check cross-leveling, place a precision level on machined pads on each end of the main frame. For preliminary leveling, a level with .004 inch/ft. precision is sufficient (0.33 mm per meter).

  • Page 119: Load Frame Leveling

    Figure 2-5 Longitudinal Leveling LOAD FRAME LEVELING 1. Align the rails of the load frame to match the rails of the main frame 2. Adjust the height of the load frame with fixator leveling blocks 3. level the load frame in both x and y directions with fixator leveling blocks Figure 2-6 Load frame Leveling Fixator EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 120: Final Leveling

    FINAL LEVELING Final leveling should be done with a CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Service Representative present. The purpose of final leveling is to ensure that the gantry does not rotate about the X-axis as the gantry moves from end-to-end. Excessive rotation will cause drive loading issuesduring operation.

  • Page 121: Safety Devices

    Refer to the pre-installation instructions for details of input power requirements. SAFETY DEVICES DO NOT START THE MACHINE UNTIL SECTION 3 - SAFETY OF THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN THOROUGHLY READ AND A CINCINNATI INCORPORATED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE IS PRESENT. EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 122 EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 123: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S JOB The CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser manufactured by CINCINNATI INCORPORATED has been designed to meet the highest order of reliability and ease of operator use. This system has been certified under Federal Regulations 21 CFR, subpart J, as a Class 4 Laser product as required by the Federal Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.

  • Page 124: Safety Standards And Publications

    Radiation that lacks the energy to deform atoms is called “non-ionizing” radiation. This is the type used in CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser. The IPG or nLight product is a diode- pumped ytterbium fiber laser. The laser beam is emitted in a continuous wave (CW) at a fixed wavelength of 1.07 micrometers.

  • Page 125: Laser Hazard Classification

    Laser safety specialists call these limits Maximum Permissible Exposures (MPE’s). The standards and publications listed below will be the most helpful to users of CINCINNATI Laser Systems: 1. ANSI B11.21 “American National Standard for Machines Using Lasers”. The contents of this standard came from the users and manufacturers of the machines that use laser generated beams to process material.

  • Page 126: Control Measures

    However, control measures must still be established to insure that the enclosure is maintained and that proper operating procedures are followed. CONTROL MEASURES The CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser has been designed and manufactured using the highest engineering control measures practical. However, even these high standards have limitations.
  • Page 127 A strong commitment from management must exist in order for an effective safety program to be established with personnel involved in the use of the CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser. Additional information concerning this topic can be located in the American National Standard B11.21 and Z136.1.

  • Page 128: Explanation Of Laser Radiation

    Laser, and the beam is delivered to the cutting head through a fiber optic cable. See Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2 Fiber Optic Cable The enclosure at one end of the CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser is the fiber laser EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 129: Hazards - Cincinnati Laser Systems - Fiber Laser

    HAZARDS - CINCINNATI LASER SYSTEMS - FIBER LASER EYE HAZARDS The beam of a CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser is a potential eye hazard. If the beam directly or indirectly hits the eye, there is a potential for injury to several different areas, depending upon which eye part absorbs the most radiant energy.

  • Page 130: Skin Hazards

    Unnecessary exposure of the skin to laser radiation should be avoided regardless of the level of radiant energy. The CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser has been tested and found to have no detectable x-ray emissions and related hazards. In general, the hazards presented by the CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser will be severe burns, lacerations, and possible amputation if members of the body are exposed to the direct beam or reflected beams of high energy.

  • Page 131: Beam Exposure Categories

    8000 3446 ft. (1051 m) Figure 3-4 Uncontained Beam Hazard Distance The CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser’s design deals with beam exposure categories in various ways: • Intra-beam (Direct) Exposure occurs when an object is in the beam’s path. The fiber optic cable fully contains the beam to the fiber head.
  • Page 132 8000 TABLE 3-3 Nominal Hazard Zone Radius Table 3-2 lists calculated distances for the CINCINNATI Laser System - Fiber Laser. This calculation assumes that the object being hit reflects all of the energy (the worst-case situation). The calculated distance, called the Nominal Hazard Zone Radius in the ANSI Z136.1 standard, was obtained using the method shown in this section.

  • Page 133: Associated Hazards

    ASSOCIATED HAZARDS FIRE A fire hazard exists in the cutting area because of the interaction between the laser beam and the materials processed. Debris and fine particles generated from laser cutting some material. For example: plastics, aluminum, fabrics, etc., can create a fire hazard if allowed to accumulate in significant quantities.

  • Page 134: Fumes And Dust

    FUMES AND DUST Poisonous fumes may be formed by laser cutting. Do not breathe fumes. Use the Laser System only when there is adequate ventilation or respirators. A professional, qualified to assess ventilation control requirements should determine the ventilation requirements. The Laser System can be equipped with an optional exhaust system that draws air down from the cutting surface.

  • Page 135: Storing

    • Do not lift compressed gas cylinders with an electromagnet. Where cylinders must be handled by a crane or derrick, carry them in a cradle or suitable platform and take extreme care that they are not dropped or bumped. Do not use slings. •...

  • Page 136: Regulators

    • Use regulators and pressure gages only with gases for which they are designed and intended. Do not attempt to repair or alter cylinders, valves, or attachments. Only the manufacturer should do this work. • Do not attempt to stop a leak between the cylinder and regulator by tightening the union nut, unless the cylinder valve has first been closed tightly.

  • Page 137: Cryogenic Liquid

    CRYOGENIC LIQUID CHARACTERISTICS OF CRYOGENIC LIQUIDS: A cryogenic liquid has a normal boiling point below -238°F (-150°C). The most commonly used industrial gases that are transported, handled, and stored at cryogenic temperatures are oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, and helium. Many safety precautions that must be taken with compressed gases also apply to liquefied gases. However, some additional precautions are necessary because of the special properties exhibited by fluids at cryogenic temperatures.

  • Page 138: Machine Hazards And Warnings

    should be informed of all necessary safeguards before entering a potentially hazardous area. In general, practicing good housekeeping rules and demanding a high level of worker conduct everywhere in the plant will minimize negligence. MACHINE HAZARDS AND WARNINGS MOVING MACHINE MEMBERS •...

  • Page 139: Safety Signs

    To warn laser operators and maintenance personnel of certain potential hazards that may exist, unless specified procedures are followed, a number of warning signs are attached to CINCINNATI Laser Systems. Warning signs are not intended to be a substitute for reading and understanding this section and the machine Section 7 - Operation Supplement Manual, EM-589.
  • Page 140 DANGER - LASER RADIATION (830137) This sign is mounted above the cutting head assembly on Z-axis block cover. This sign warns that if the cutting head is removed and the breakaway interlock is defeated, then laser radiation may be present. DANGER –...

  • Page 141: Safety Guidelines

    The right side of the sign warns that laser cutting may form poisonous fumes, and that the nature and ventilation of these fumes must be determined. This sign is mounted at four places: one sign is on the operator’s and non-operator’s side of the cut area enclosure, third sign is mounted on the rear of the cut area enclosure and fourth sign is mounted on the top of the cut area enclosure.

  • Page 142: Safety Maintenance Check

    • Safeguarding, such as panel covers, are in place and working. • All safety interlocks are engaged and operating properly. • No portion of the body is exposed to laser beam when performing service work. • Personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, shoes, and hand tools are in use. •...
  • Page 143 SAFETY IS PART OF THE JOB... THE MORE ATTENTION PERSONNEL PAY TO DEVELOPING SAFE HABITS, THE LESS CHANCE OF INJURIES TO EVERYONE INVOLVED. 3-21 EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 144 3-22 EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 145: Specifications

    SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS WIDTH LENGTH HEIGHT WEIGHT Shipped Installed COMPONENT MODEL Lbs. (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg) Shipped Install 3015 16000 MAIN FRAME 4020 18900 3015 7150 LOAD FRAME 4020 9500 TABLE 4-1 Machine Dimensions SPECIFICATIONS WAVELENGTH: 1.07 micron RATED LASER MODE: CW, LLW...
  • Page 146 ♦ Rapid Traverse Speeds X and Y-axis: 4700 IPM (1.99 m/sec.) X and Y-axis Simultaneous: 6647IPM (2.81 m/sec.) Z-axis: 950 IPM (0.4 m/sec.) ♦ Accelerations X and Y-axis: 5 X 10: 1.5 G (14.7 m/sec X and Y-axis: 6 X 12: 1.5 G (14.7 m/sec Z-axis: 2.00 G (19.6 m/sec MACHINE SPEEDS (In JOG Mode): ♦...

  • Page 147: Piping Connections

    PIPING CONNECTIONS Three male 9/16 inch-18 straight thread, 37° JIC fittings are supplied for assist gas ASSIST connections. These fittings are threaded into 1/4 inch NPT ports on the gas inlet filters GASSES: manifold and may be removed if a different type of connection is required. FUME The exhaust connection is a flange for 20.38-inch (508 mm) diameter duct.
  • Page 148 The gas supply system must be capable of delivering assist gas at the required flow determined by the nozzle pressure and orifice size (see Tables 4-7). Tables 4-2 apply to single orifice nozzles. To estimate assist gas flow for nozzles with more than one orifice, contact CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Laser Applications. SCFH with 500psi supply pressure Commanded Pressure 4.0 -1.5...

  • Page 149: Ambient Temperature

    AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 105°F (40°C) maximum 50°F (10°C) minimum Optional equipment modifications are available to extend the ambient temperature limits. Contact CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Laser Technical Services for more information. CAPACITIES Cutting feed rates are determined by material type, thickness, surface condition, required part accuracy, laser power, and proper machine setup.
  • Page 150 EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 151: Setup And Use

    • X AND Y-AXIS SQUARENESS The CINCINNATI Laser - Fiber Laser gantry has encoder feedback on each of the X-axis servo systems. To make the Y-axis travel perpendicular to the X-axis travel, the “home” position of one X-axis encoder is adjusted relative to the other.
  • Page 152 EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 153: Machine Controls

    SECTION 6 MACHINE CONTROLS SECTION title Touch Screen interface with soft buttons Pushbuttons and switches Keyboard and Trackball Figure 6-1 Operator Control Station OPERATOR CONTROL STATION This section describes the individual controls located on the Operator Control Station. Refer to Figures 6-1 through 6-6 for actual component locations.

  • Page 154: Machine Operator Panel

    Trackball: The trackball assembly provides the functions of a computer mouse without requiring as much space. The operator can rotate the ball to move the cursor, and then press the left or right button to select functions on the screen. The trackball also has a dial to scroll up or down when the selected window supports that function.
  • Page 155 CYCLE STOP When this button is pushed during automatic operation, axis motion decelerates to pushbutton/indicator: a stop, and all cutting functions such as laser beam and assist gas are turned off. Cycle Stop status is indicated by illumination of this indicator. The indicator will be extinguished when the CYCLE START button is pressed or the control is reset.
  • Page 156 Y- pushbutton/indicator: Same as X- pushbutton/ indicator except for Y-axis. RAPID TRAVERSE When the RAPID TRAVERSE button is illuminated, and the X or Y-axis is pushbutton/indicator: jogged from the Machine Operator Front Panel, the jog speed is the value specified by the “X/Y Rapid Jog Speed” parameter in the General page of the Machine Configuration window.
  • Page 157 Laser Ready indicator on the touchscreen changes to bright green. THE HIGH VOLTAGE INTERLOCK KEYSWITCH IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY BY CINCINNATI OR FACTORY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIANS.
  • Page 158 All E-stop have the Same function to stop and turn off everything. Including unlocking Operator Front Doors and closing Fume / Dust zone dampers When using the optional CINCINNATI Material Handling Systems, pressing either Emergency Stop pushbutton on the CLX will stop both the laser and the HANDLING SYSTEM. However, pressing the Emergency Stop pushbutton on the HANDLING SYSTEM will only stop the HANDLING SYSTEM and not the laser.
  • Page 159 REMOTE STATION The Remote Station is a hand-held control connected by a cable to the main frame. This control allows the operator to use the manual functions described below when performing setup or maintenance. Refer to Figure 6-6. Figure 6-6 Remote Station 1.
  • Page 160 7. handwheel When hand wheel mode pushbutton is selected, this will allow moving the axis dial selected . 8. E-stop Pressing the Emergency Stop pushbutton stops all axis motion, turns off the laser main voltage, and inhibits all cutting functions such as assist gas flow. When this pushbutton is pressed during automatic operation, axis motion decelerates to a stop, and all cutting functions are turned OFF.
  • Page 161 FOR ADDITIONAL SETUP AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION FOR THIS MACHINE, REFER TO EM-589, SECTION 7 - OPERATION, A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OPERATION MANUAL FOR THE CINCINNATI CLX SERIES PC CONTROL, INCLUDED WITH THIS MANUAL. Loadframe Safety Status Light The Loadframe Safety Status Lights are located at the end of the loadframe. There is a status light on either side.
  • Page 162 6-10 EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 163: Operation

    SECTION 7 OPERATION SECTION title FOR ADDITIONAL SETUP AND OPERATION INFORMATION FOR THIS MACHINE, REFER TO EM-589, SECTION 7 - OPERATION, A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OPERATION MANUAL FOR THE CLX LASER SYSTEM. EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 164 EM-586 (N-08-22)

  • Page 165: Options

    This system enables fully automated sheet loading integrated with laser operation. A transporter separates the workpiece from a stack of material. The transporter delivers the workpiece to the laser pallet and moves finished nests to a material location. Contact your CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Sales representative for CINCINNATI material handling options and configurations.

  • Page 166: Automatic Nozzle Changer (Anc)

    Shop air should be supplied from an after-cooler. Compressed air assist gas is suitable for cutting thin metals. To find the required air flow, see table 4-7. AUTOMATIC NOZZLE CHANGER (ANC) An optional nozzle changer is available to automatically change the nozzle on the cutting head. This option allows for nozzles to be loaded into the machine.

  • Page 167: Maintenance And Adjustments

    SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS SECTION title LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS DRIVES LUBRICATION The X, Y, and Z-axes have “extended lube interval” linear bearings. Lubricate every 32800 feet of X-axis travel, or every three months (2000 hours of operation), whichever occurs first. Figure 9-1 shows the grease manifolds for one side of the X-axis linear bearings.

  • Page 168: Material Clamp Lubrication

    9-3 shows the Z-axis ball screw bearing lube point. MATERIAL CLAMP LUBRICATION The material clamps located on each pallet should be cleaned and lubricated at least weekly. To clean a clamp, remove the cap screw and clamp hook, then wipe the clamp assembly clean and lubricate with a coat of light oil (Ex.

  • Page 169: Pallet Drive Maintenance

    Figure 9-5 Rack and pinion system PALLET DRIVE MAINTENANCE CHAIN DRIVE TENSION ADJUSTMENT Check chain drive tension periodically and adjust if necessary. Follow this procedure to adjust chain tension. See Figure 9-6. 1. Move the pallet into the load frame and turn off the main power disconnect. 2.
  • Page 170 QBH receiver, it is to be inspected for dust, dirt, or damage. Refer to the IPG/nLight manual for proper inspection and cleaning procedure. Follow procedures for optic cleaning using the Cincinnati Optics Handling Kit (C.I. P/N #917261). Special procedures are required to remove the fiber connector from the collimator.

  • Page 171: Servicing The Lower Cover Glass

    HANDLING 1. Access to optics should be restricted to trained personnel. 2. Handle the optics in a clean area away from the machine. Before handling the optics, make sure your hands are clean and a clean, soft working area is prepared with all cleaning supplies ready. Cover the area where optics may be setting with lens tissue.
  • Page 172 23. Install the cover glass so it is centered on the upper o-ring. 24. Align the retainer plate so: • It is centered on the cavity in the top of the drawer. • The thicker side is on the handle side of the drawer. •...
  • Page 173 Figure 9-8 Cover Glass Drawer REPLACING THE FOCUS LENS CARTRIDGE (CONTACT CI SERVICE BEFORE REMOVING) Before opening any part of the head, clean off the dust and/or process debris DO NOT BLOW OFF THE HEAD WITH NITROGEN 1. Clean the outside of the head 2.
  • Page 174 Figure 9-9 Removing Focus lens cartridge If necessary, cover the bottom of the head with tape to prevent contamination. DO NOT WIPE OR TOUCH THE GLASS SURFACE. ONLY use clean dry air or nitrogen to blow off the glass surface. To install the focus lens cartridge: 12.

  • Page 175: Servicing The Upper Cover Glass (Contact Ci Service Before Removing)

    Figure 9-10 Removing Focus lens cartridge SERVICING THE UPPER COVER GLASS (CONTACT CI SERVICE BEFORE REMOVING) REMOVING THE UPPER COVER GLASS DRAWER RUNS THE RISK OF THE FOLLOWING: • Contamination in the collimating optics and/or fiber. • Possible destruction of the collimating optics and/or fiber. ONLY REMOVE THE UPPER COVER GLASS DOOR WHEN: •...
  • Page 176 Figure 9-11 Removing collimator & upper cover glass Figure 9-12 Removing upper cover glass cover ONLY use clean dry air or nitrogen to blow off the glass surface. ONLY OPEN THE UPPER COVER GLASS DOOR WHEN: • The fiber has been removed. •...

  • Page 177: Auto Focus Cutting Head

    AUTO FOCUS CUTTING HEAD MAINTENANCE HEAD CLEANING To maintain nozzle standoff accuracy, clean the nozzle tip assembly regularly. Contamination or damage to the nozzle tip assembly can cause the following problems: • Sudden or gradual change in standoff accuracy. • Z-axis instability.
  • Page 178 FIGURE 9-13 Auto Focus Lower Tip 4. Allow the assembly to dry. If you use shop air to dry the head, make sure the air is oil-free, clean, and dry. 5. Install the nozzle tip to the head and calibrate standoff. (Jog the cutting head over the material, open Standoff Calibration window, select Recalibrate, and press CYCLE START.) FIGURE 9-14 Insulator Breakaway Servicing the Breakaway Insulator...

  • Page 179: Auto Focus Troubleshooting

    • Gather the tip assembly if it was fractured from the head. • Unscrew the tip assembly nut from the head. • If it was fractured, remove the broken (top) lip portion of the breakaway insulator from inside the tip assembly nut.
  • Page 180 Figure 9-15 Nozzle Assembly The next weekly check, is verifying that the nozzle holders hex sides are not badly damaged. A new holder can be seen in Figure 9-16. While examining the nozzle holders, also make sure to clean the bottom of the cup out removing any debris that may be inside.
  • Page 181 Every two months, check to make sure the holder are still fastened to the motor shaft. AIR DRYER The laser system is equipped with a compressed air dryer. See Figure 9-18. This dryer supplies treated, clean, dry air for purging systems on the laser machine. FIGURE 9-18 Air Dryer System DRYER POST-DRYER AIR FILTER...

  • Page 182: Preventive Maintenance

    3. Verify that a sufficient supply of purge gas is available for at least one shift of operation. Also, check the moisture and differential pressure indicators on the air dryer. 4. Note any machine problems that might require additional attention. Contact CINCINNATI Laser Service for assistance in resolving those problems.

  • Page 183: Monthly Machine Inspection

    X1, X2, and Y-axis magnet tracks (see SEMI-ANNUAL MACHINE INSPECTION, Step 1 and 14). 11. Make note of any machine problems that might require additional attention. Contact CINCINNATI Laser Service for assistance in resolving those problems.

  • Page 184: Annual Machine Inspection

    If it does not turn green, change the moisture indicator cartridge with C.I. P/N #923067. If the new cartridge still does not turn green, contact CINCINNATI Laser Service for assistance. 5. For machines with a light source that was CDA or “Clean Air Dry” purge, replace the oil filter cartridge (C.I.

  • Page 185: Parts And Service

    TECHNICAL TRAINING CINCINNATI INCORPORATED offers a variety of Operator and Maintenance Training Programs to assist our customers in obtaining maximum value from their investment in laser cutting systems. With today’s sophisticated controls, operator knowledge and proficiency have a significant effect on overall productivity.

  • Page 186: Customer Information Center

    This service is provided on the CINCINNATI INCORPORATED Internet web site (http://www.e-ci.com). Customers can access the following information: MACHINE INVENTORY AND DOCUMENTATION View a listing of your CINCINNATI INCORPORATED machines and available related documents such as manuals. ORDER STATUS View parts orders placed within the last 90 days and track an order shipped by a specific carrier.
  • Page 187 10-3 EM-586 (N-08-22)
  • Page 188 C I N C I N N A T I I N C O R P O R A T E D H A R R I S O N , O H I O 4 5 0 3 0 Is a Registered Trademark of Cincinnati Incorporated.

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