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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head - User Manual...
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V1.0 First edition Thank you for purchasing this product from Raytools! This manual describes the installation and commissioning of the laser cutting head in detail so that you can use this product quickly. You can consult us directly for more details.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 1 Product Summary 1.1 Structure (with QBH Interface) 1 Fiber Interface 8 Nozzle Cooling Gas Interface (Φ8) 2 Control Interface 9 Water Cooling Interface (Φ6) 3 Focus Module (XY Alignment) 10 & 11 Water Cooling Interface (Φ6) 4 Middle Cover Glass Assy 12 Cutting Gas Interface (Φ10)
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 1.2 Functions 1.2.1 Height Follow The laser head equips with a capacitive sensor, which ensures that the distance between the nozzle and the workpiece remains constant during cutting (as long as the workpiece surface is not heavily bulged).
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 1.2.4 LED Indicator LED Status Definition (from left to right): LED No. LED Status Status Definition Green on Running normally Green blinks Focus motor homing Communication error (connection issue of master...
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 1.3 Technical Data Model BS06K Wavelength 1080nm Fiber Interface QBH/G5 Power Rating Optical Configuration - Collimation Length (fC) 100mm - Focusing Length (fF) 200mm 0.13 Auto Focus Range (Vertical) -52...+32mm Beam Alignment Range -1.5mm…+1.5mm...
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 1.5 Physical Interface No. 1 Cutting gas (Φ10) No. 4 Cooling water (Φ6) No. 2 Cooling water (Φ6) No. 5 Nozzle cooling gas (Φ8) No. 3 Cooling water (Φ6) No. 6 Preamplifier (SMA) V1.0...
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 2 Mechanical Installation 2.1 Fiber Insertion WARNING: The optical components must be dust free and all dusts must be cleaned before use. The fiber shall be horizontally inserted into fiber interface to prevent dust from entering the interface and falling on the lens.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 2.1.2 G5 Fiber Insertion ▪ Remove the dust cover of G5 adaptor. ▪ Align the locating pin holes of the fiber end and the laser head. ▪ Lock the fiber end and the laser head with locking screws tightened to the corresponding screw holes.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 2.2 Mounting of Laser Cutting Head The mounting of laser cutting head to machine tool is shown as below. It is advised to Install the laser head perpendicular to the machine surface as requested and make sure the laser head is locked, which is one of the premises to ensure the stable cutting effect.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 2.4 Inspection of Top Cover Glass (1 Installation/Replacement of Fiber) Maintenance or repair shall be implemented at dust free workstation. ▪ Loose bolts (item 1) and pull out the glass holder until you see the complete cover glass.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 2.5 Connection of Cooling Water and Assist Gas 2.5.1 Connection of Cutting Gas The impurity in cutting gas such as hydrocarbon and steam will damage the lens and cause cutting power fluctuation as well as inconsistencies between the sections of the work piece.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 2.5.2 Connection of Nozzle Cooling Gas Dried N2 or fine filtered air is recommended for nozzle cooling. The O2 is prohibited for nozzle cooling. Gas type N2 or Air (dried and fine filtered) Gas pressure Max.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 2.5.3 Connection of Cooling Water It is important to note that when the laser power is greater than 500W. It is recommended to use water cooling. The recommended water flow is suggested as below.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 3 System Installation and Commissioning 3.1 Auto Focus by 0-10V Analog ▪ Connect ①the interface of laser head with ③I/O-CAN board by ②the control cable ▪ Connect all necessary I/O interface of laser head with CNC ▪...
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual I/O-CAN Definition Pin No. Item Definition Power supply 24V 24V to power supply Power supply 0V 0V to power supply I/O 24V 24V to I/O I/O 0V 0V to I/O Preserved...
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 3.2 Auto Focus by EtherCAT EPOE24 ▪ Connect 24V power supply to the I/O board (EPOE24 ▪ Connect by network cable as shown above ▪ Complete configuration and commissioning according to the system instruction...
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 3.3 Mobile APP Configuration and Connection ▪ Start the app and operate connection according to the instruction. ▪ Set by manual input base on actual needs. Examples as below: Item Remark...
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 4 Beam Alignment and Zero Focus Correction 4.1 Beam Alignment Cutting quality in a great extent depends on whether the lens is in the middle. If the lens is not in the middle, the laser beam may contact with nozzle or inner wall to produce high temperature deformation.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 4.2 Set Focus Correction Position Focus & Voltage Curve Note: CL100mm/FL200mm: 0.3V corresponds to +32mm. 9.7V corresponds to -52mm. CL100mm/FL150mm: 0.3V corresponds to +16mm. 9.7V corresponds to -26mm. Mechanical and optical manufacturing tolerance, matching tolerance between imaging proportion of optical component and optical fiber will have other effects on the actual focus position.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 5 Maintenance 5.1 Cleaning Lens It’s necessary to maintain lenses regularly because of the characteristic of laser cutting process. Cleaning to the cover glass once a week is recommended. The collimating lenses and focusing lenses are recommended to be cleaned once every 2~3 months.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 5.2 Removal and Installation of Lenses The whole process needs to be completed in a dust free room. Wear dust-proof gloves or fingertips when removing or installing the lenses. 5.2.1 Removal and Installation of Bottom Cover Glass/Protection Glass The cover glass is wearing part which needs to be replaced once it is damaged.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 5.2.2 Removal and Installation of Middle Cover Glass/Protection Glass The cover glass is wearing part which needs to be replaced once it is damaged. ▪ As shown above, loose the 2 bolts to pull out cover glass holder by pinching 2 edges of drawer type holder.
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BS06K SERIES 6kW All-In-One Smart Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 5.3 Replace Ceramic Body and Nozzle The nozzle is required to be replaced if it gets crash or damaged by laser beam. The dirt on ceramic body is required to be cleaned or to replace the ceramic body if it gets crash.
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