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You should have enough room to walk around the router and be able to load materials without obstructions.
swabs. “All of the maintenance techniques are simple and easy to perform,” says Dean. For the vector grid/table portion of the CO2 laser engraver, there’s always a small potential for small pieces (particularly wood and acrylic) to fall through and collect in the table tray; this can cause a fire hazard if not cleaned regularly with a
Vertical panel saws are ideal for cutting large sheets of raw material in a compact, space-saving design.
small brush or a vacuum cleaner. If you detect an odor while engraving or can see smoke from the cabinet in the area of the lens carriage, inspect the exhaust system for leaks and obstructions. “Ensure all connections are properly secured and check for loose or broken duct connections,” says Dean. “Use a wire brush to clean the plenum and exhaust
port of your machine.” (Note: Dean also advises periodically cleaning the exhaust blower and duct system to remove any built-up debris.) Dean does stress that his tips are more general in nature, since every laser manufacturer is a little different when it comes to their equipment maintenance. In the end, it’s always important to fol-
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