How to Clean Atomstack Laser
Clean Atomstack Laser
The atomstack x20 laser is a great machine for those looking to get into high power engraving or cutting. It has a 20 watt laser that can cut and engrave a variety of materials such as wood, leather, cotton (clothing), paper, fruit, foam, acrylic, black anodized aluminium, and more. One of the best features on this machine is it’s fully integrated air assist system. This helps reduce charring on the material by blowing the air underneath the head when it cuts. This is a feature many other machines don’t have built in to them.
The controller box is fixed to the front of the frame and houses a micro-SD slot, E-stop switch, power button, reset button, and USB port. It also has a 3.5 inch offline controller that allows you to control your machine remotely. It can run a job, jog or home the machine, and adjust the power and speed. The offline controller also displays the job status.
Aside from the controller module, the Atomstack x20 has a few other components that make it stand out from its competitors. It has two NEMA 17 stepper motors that drive the x and y axis of the machine. It also has limit switches on both axes that help you home the laser. This is a feature that’s very useful when you’re doing repetitive jobs.
How to Clean Atomstack Laser
Another unique feature is the laser’s focusing mirror. It’s made of a highly reflective glass that can handle a lot of heat. The focusing mirror is a crucial part of your laser because it’s what determines how well the laser can focus on a piece of material. If the focusing mirror gets dirty, it can cause damage to your laser. Keeping the focusing mirror clean can improve the quality of your work and increase the lifespan of your laser.
Depending on the usage of your laser, you will need to clean it every 3 to 6 months. The most important thing to remember is that you should use water and paper towels to clean it. Using anything else could damage the nozzle or the laser head. You can also use a cleaning chemical if you’re not comfortable with water and paper towels.
The Atomstack X7 can’t cut metals with the 5W diode laser. It’s not powerful enough to cut through most metals, but you may be able to use it to cut thin sheets of metal with repeated cuts. Besides, it’s better to buy a separate laser cutter for this task. It will also save you money in the long run.