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This symbol means you receive tips on use and especially useful information. They help you to utilize all functions of the device optimally. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
2.1.4. Hazards in handling the device The BEGO Laser T laser device is built according to the state of the art and the recognized safety rules. Nevertheless, hazards to life and limb of the user or third persons and/or impairments of the device or other material assets may arise during its use.
If work on live parts is necessary, a second person must be assigned to turn off the master switch if required (see the section MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS on page 25). BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
Laser Safety Officer and safety specialist. see a physician or specialized clinic. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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In the event of accidental bombardment and destruction of the containers by the invisible intensive laser beam, a large source of fire or explosion may form. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
The visible secondary radiation may lead to blinding effects in the event of longer observation. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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Depending on the surface finish, they may focus the resulting scattered radiation, which may cause minor burns on the skin. Caution! BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
The accident prevention regulation “VBG 4 Electrical systems and operational equipment” must be observed in connection with all work on the electrical equipment. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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You must prevent any approach to unprotected parts (live parts) by means of safeguarding measures (barrier ropes or plastic chains). BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
The accident prevention regulation BGV B2 (VBG 93) must always be observed in all work on the laser! Danger! BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
3.1. Functional overview The BEGO Laser T welding laser device is a complete unit with which nearly all metals and metal alloys can be welded quickly, reliably and precisely. In this process the parts to be connected are joined manually with visual monitoring and welded with one or more laser pulses.
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BEGO Laser T - 33 - In the case of the BEGO Laser T type of laser device, the actual laser process takes place in a cylindrical crystal (5) with polished end faces. The laser crystal is a neodymium yttrium-aluminium garnet (abbreviated as Nd:YAG).
Top housing section, under that high-energy pulse laser as well as water filter and tank BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
The eye protection filter (1) Fig. 9 is impervious to laser radiation and thus additionally ensures that no laser radiation can reach the eye of the viewer. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
The key for this key-operated switch must be kept such that it is accessible only to authorized persons. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
(see the section DISPLAY and the section KEYPAD on page 40 ff). BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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Status and error messages are shown in this line (see the section DISPLAY OF STATUS ERROR MESSAGES page 86). BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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After elimination of the error the device can be reset to the ready-for-operation state by pressing this key. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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The value set for the selected menu item is accepted or the selected menu command is executed. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
The brightness for the halogen lighting in the processing chamber can be set with this controller. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
208 V ~/60 Hz 10 A 1-phase The setting procedure is described in the section FILLING AND CONNECTING on page 51. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
If the self-test is run through without any errors or malfunctions, the device is ready for operation. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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Now the device is ready for operation. Special safety precautions are not necessary in normal operation. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
10. If necessary, you have to repeat this step several times until the reticle marks the centre of the spot weld precisely enough. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
If smoke or gases are produced during processing with the laser, further work may not be carried out with a defective suction extraction system! BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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Vertical positioning significantly influences the quality of the welding. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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Otherwise blinding effects occur, as in the case of longer unprotected observation of halogen lamps, spotlights or the sun. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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This recovery time is up to 3 seconds (depending on the set values for VOLTAGE and PULSE DURATION). BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
It is designed exclusively for service technicians. The Function Menu is closed using the [Esc] key or the [F2] key. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
The master switch can be secured to prevent unintentional or unauthorized switching on of the device. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
All malfunctions and extraordinary events as well as all maintenance and repair work should be entered in this logbook (e.g. lamp or filter change). BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
Planning must also take into account the later mechanical stress on the joint. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
Fig. 19: Melt welding wire and surface at the same time Fig. 20: Place spot welds so they overlap by approx. 80% BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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50008 direct butt joint possible Material thickness: BEGO precious metal wires 0.35 mm, Wiroweld 0.35 and 0.5 mm, Wiroweld NC 0.35 mm, titanium wire 0.35 mm. Important: If different alloys are welded together, always use the nobler material as filler metal! BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh.
The inert gas can thus be used economically by means of the foot switch. The vapours created during welding and the inert gas are extracted continuously. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
Furthermore, both setting the spots for tacking and welding in filler metal must be carried out alternately so points on opposite sides can always be welded alternately. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
(combined with the Interlock RESET LED). These faults are also detected in event of failure of the microcontroller. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
(see the section REPLACEMENT OF THE PROTECTIVE LENS on page 92 in this connection). BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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Change water combination filter (see the section CHANGING THE WATER FILTER on page 97) and replace deionized water. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
5. Screw on knurled ring with new protective lens by turning clockwise on the bottom of the lens. BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst GmbH & Co • Wilhelm-Herbst-Strasse 1 • D-28359 Bremen Tel. +49 421 2028-0 • Fax +49 421 2028-100 • www.bego.com...
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