SPI Laser redPOWER® QUBE is widely used in the field of laser processing. It is favored for its high power stability, excellent thermal management and suitability for a variety of high-precision applications (such as medical device production, metal 3D printing, cutting and welding, etc.). However, like all precision equipment, it may have various faults during long-term use, affecting the production process. The following will elaborate on the common fault information of redPOWER® QUBE and the corresponding maintenance ideas.
1. No laser output fault
Fault phenomenon
After turning on the redPOWER® QUBE laser, under normal working conditions, no laser is emitted from the output end, and the relevant processing equipment cannot perform laser processing operations.
Possible causes
Power supply problem
Power supply line fault: The power cord may be damaged, disconnected or the plug may be loose, resulting in the laser being unable to obtain a stable power supply.
Laser diode failure
Aging damage: As the core component of laser generation, the performance of the semiconductor material inside the laser diode will gradually decline with the increase of use time.
Overcurrent shock: When the power supply system has an instantaneous excessive current (such as grid voltage fluctuations, abnormal output current caused by power module failure), the excessive current may burn the PN junction of the laser diode, causing it to lose the ability to generate laser light.
Optical path problem
Damage to optical components: The internal optical path of redPOWER® QUBE contains multiple optical components, such as collimators, focusing mirrors, and reflectors. If these optical components are impacted by external forces, contaminated (such as dust and oil adhesion), or the optical properties are changed due to environmental factors (such as temperature and humidity changes), the laser may be scattered, absorbed, or deviate from the normal optical path during transmission, and ultimately cannot be emitted from the output end.
Cooling system failure: redPOWER® QUBE generates a lot of heat when working, and the cooling system needs to dissipate heat in time to ensure the normal operating temperature of the laser. If the cooling system fails, such as damage to the cooling water pump, leakage of coolant, blockage of the cooling pipe, etc., the laser temperature will be too high. To protect the laser, its internal temperature protection mechanism will start and automatically stop the laser output.
Maintenance ideas
Power supply inspection
Appearance and connection inspection: First, carefully check whether the appearance of the power cord is damaged or aging, and whether the plug and socket are tightly connected. If there is a problem with the power cord, replace it with a new one in time.
Power module detection: Open the laser housing (under the premise of ensuring that the power is off and following the safety operating procedures), and observe whether there are obvious signs of damage such as component burnout and bulging on the surface of the power module.
Laser diode detection and replacement
Performance test: Use laser diode test instruments, such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, etc. to test the performance of laser diodes.
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Coolant inspection: Check whether the coolant level is within the normal range. If the level is too low, it may be caused by coolant leakage.
Cooling component inspection: Check the operation of the cooling water pump. You can feel its vibration by touching the water pump housing, or use a multimeter to detect the current of the water pump motor.