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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head - User Manual...
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual Document History Edit date Version Topic, revision, action taken 2023/11/27 V1.0 First edition Thank you for choosing our product! This manual describes the installation and commissioning of laser cutting head in details so that you can use this product quickly.
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual Disclaimer ▪ We reserve the right to change the design in order to improve the quality or expand the application or comply to manufacturing workmanship. ▪ We will not bear any responsibility for losses and accidents caused by wrong operation or improper handling of our products.
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual Safety Instructions Prevent Electric Shock ▪ Parts of the laser head such as nozzle, sensor, sensor interface and attached fasteners may not be fully protected by the ground wire due to function fault. These parts may have low voltage. When installing electrical equipment, please pay attention to taking anti electric shock measures for relevant personnel.
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 1.2 Feature Light and small ▪ Various mounting ways such as screw mounting and dovetail mounting. ▪ Multiple applications including flat cutting, 3D cutting, etc. ▪ Manual adjustment of focus position, convenient to operate ▪...
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus 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 surface of the lens.
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus 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. Customers are advised to Install the laser head perpendicular to the bed surface as requested and make sure the laser head is locked, which is one of the premises to ensure the stable cutting.
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus 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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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus 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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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 2.5.2 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 below.
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 3 Beam Alignment and Zero Focus Correction 3.1 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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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 3.2 Zero Focus Correction Loosen the screw (item 2), rotate the dial by turning the hole (item 1) with a hexagonal wrench, the scale points to the corresponding position (i.e. the vertical offset of the focus), then tighten the screw (item 2).
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 4 Maintenance 4.1 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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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 4.2 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. 4.2.1 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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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 4.2.2 Removal and Installation of Focus Lens ▪ Clean all dusts on the laser head surface. ▪ Loose the bolts (A) as above to remove the cover (B) and loose the bolts (C) to remove the assembly (D)/ Loose the bolts (A’/A’’) to remove the assembly (D’/D’’) for 3D cutting head.
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 4.2.3 Removal and Installation of Collimation Lens ▪ Remove the laser head and move to a dust free room. Clean all dusts on the laser head surface. ▪ Loose the 4 bolts (A) as above to pull out fiber interface assembly (B).
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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 4.3 Replace Ceramic Body and Nozzle 4.3.1 Flat TRA Assy 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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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 4.3.2 3D TRA Assy Without ceramic body 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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BT220 SERIES 2kW Manual Focus Laser Cutting Head-User Manual 4.3.3 3D TRA Assy With ceramic body 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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