Laser engraver parts are essential components that make up the machinery and ensure its proper functioning. Here are the key parts you will typically find in a laser engraving system :
1. Laser Tube: The core component containing the gas (such as CO2) that is excited to produce the laser beam. It often has water cooling inlets and outlets as well as connections for anode and cathode sides.
2. Laser Tube Power Supply: Provides the necessary voltage to excite the gas within the laser tube .
3. Mirror Mounts and Mirrors: Used to direct the laser beam from the tube to the focusing lens. They are crucial for the path the laser beam takes before reaching the material .
4. Laser Nozzle (Laser Head): Holds the final mirror and lens, and is where the laser beam is focused onto the material .
5. Lens: Focuses the laser beam to a small point for precise engraving .
6. Stepper Motors and Drivers: These control the movement of the machine's axes, ensuring precise positioning of the laser head over the material .
7. Power Supply for Motors: Provides power to the stepper motors, enabling the movement of the engraving head or stage .
8. Interface Card: Could be a parallel or USB breakout, used for the control and operation of the laser machine .
9. Control System: A complete unit that includes a control box and LCD panel for operating the laser system. It allows running files directly and adjusting laser power intensity via software .
10. Laser Control Software License: Such as LightBurn, used to design and control the engraving process .
11. Industrial Water Chiller: Essential for cooling the laser tube and maintaining a stable temperature during operation .
12. Safety Equipment: Including laser goggles to protect the eyes from the intense laser light .
Additionally, the control system includes software that allows you to input designs and adjust settings for the engraving process, which is vital for the operation of the machine . Proper maintenance of these parts, such as regular cleaning and alignment checks, is crucial to ensure the longevity and performance of the laser engraving machine .