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<blockquote data-quote="AJEL" data-source="post: 94550" data-attributes="member: 1480"><p><strong>I have the number thanks, on even number years I have BTI come at the Chicago convention time and do the Service & Alignment. Best $300. checkup and service the old lady can get. Having Laserstar do something starts at $2000., I had to have them (laserstar) do something last year (they were not in a big hurry for the old girl & it was very expensive, but they did do a good job.) There is a big difference with the beam properly Aligned, anyone with a laser should be doing the paper check every 25 hrs use & if the check shows anything other than a perfect circle have it aligned , BTI brings service tools that you don't want to purchase for the purpose. <a href="http://www.edmundoptics.com/lasers/laser-measurement/" target="_blank">Laser Measurement - Laser Measurement Tools | Edmund Optics</a>There is a shield on many lasers that protects the lens from splash, I get a replacement from either <a href="http://www.anchoroptics.com/catalog/product.cfm?id=496" target="_blank">Anchor Optics - Commercial Grade Float Glass Windows</a></strong></p><p><strong>or <a href="http://www.edmundoptics.com/optics/windows-diffusers/visible-windows/float-glass-optical-windows/2402" target="_blank">Float Glass Optical Windows | Edmund Optics</a></strong></p><p><strong>I keep several protective windows in stock If you have never replaced yours feel it sometime those little rough spots can reduce the effectiveness of your beam.(have you noticed you have to use a higher voltage lately?) Especially important with Ti, or Gold.</strong></p><p><strong>You need to change the deionized distilled water <a href="http://www.sciencecompany.com/-P16280C670.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=prod" target="_blank">Lab Grade Deionized Water, 1 gal. for sale. Buy from The Science Company.</a>, that the yag light source is bathed in yearly if not more often (you don't have to but after you replace a set of gold mirrors & contacts you will.) My Laserstar has a coolant filter with replacable ion absorbers & I have a 1 kilo bag to replace the media with on even years, if yo use the laser every day I would think of replacing the media every year. 1 light bulb is over $650. and I did my maintenance & got 12 years out of one. I know a lab that does not do their service and replace theirs every 3 years (with a $400. set of mirrors & $200 set of contacts). Make sure you are using Argon & not Argon/CO2 mix the result is not worth the $10 saved on a 2500psi tank, keep a spare filled tank on hand don't use her without the gas.(no gas lots of splash & pits in the weld) a Note on Argon have fresh air in the lab increased levels of argon from working at the laser not real good for you. <em>some effects Inhaling argon gas in oxygen deficient atmospheres (argon will displace the O2) may cause ringing in the ears, headaches, shortness of breath, fatigue, wheezing, dizziness, indigestion, lack of muscle coordination and respiratory difficulties.</em></strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>I know NathanNever wanted some beam numbers, (duration, fokus,penetration, frequency ) but I thought he should realize that lady just does not sit pretty without a little care & a few service materials and their importance.</strong></p><p><strong>And for those thinking of just going out and getting a laser it will work but does not solve all your problems without a little TLC, & lots of practice.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AJEL, post: 94550, member: 1480"] [B]I have the number thanks, on even number years I have BTI come at the Chicago convention time and do the Service & Alignment. Best $300. checkup and service the old lady can get. Having Laserstar do something starts at $2000., I had to have them (laserstar) do something last year (they were not in a big hurry for the old girl & it was very expensive, but they did do a good job.) There is a big difference with the beam properly Aligned, anyone with a laser should be doing the paper check every 25 hrs use & if the check shows anything other than a perfect circle have it aligned , BTI brings service tools that you don't want to purchase for the purpose. [url=http://www.edmundoptics.com/lasers/laser-measurement/]Laser Measurement - Laser Measurement Tools | Edmund Optics[/url]There is a shield on many lasers that protects the lens from splash, I get a replacement from either [url=http://www.anchoroptics.com/catalog/product.cfm?id=496]Anchor Optics - Commercial Grade Float Glass Windows[/url] or [url=http://www.edmundoptics.com/optics/windows-diffusers/visible-windows/float-glass-optical-windows/2402]Float Glass Optical Windows | Edmund Optics[/url] I keep several protective windows in stock If you have never replaced yours feel it sometime those little rough spots can reduce the effectiveness of your beam.(have you noticed you have to use a higher voltage lately?) Especially important with Ti, or Gold. You need to change the deionized distilled water [url=http://www.sciencecompany.com/-P16280C670.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=prod]Lab Grade Deionized Water, 1 gal. for sale. Buy from The Science Company.[/url], that the yag light source is bathed in yearly if not more often (you don't have to but after you replace a set of gold mirrors & contacts you will.) My Laserstar has a coolant filter with replacable ion absorbers & I have a 1 kilo bag to replace the media with on even years, if yo use the laser every day I would think of replacing the media every year. 1 light bulb is over $650. and I did my maintenance & got 12 years out of one. I know a lab that does not do their service and replace theirs every 3 years (with a $400. set of mirrors & $200 set of contacts). Make sure you are using Argon & not Argon/CO2 mix the result is not worth the $10 saved on a 2500psi tank, keep a spare filled tank on hand don't use her without the gas.(no gas lots of splash & pits in the weld) a Note on Argon have fresh air in the lab increased levels of argon from working at the laser not real good for you. [I]some effects Inhaling argon gas in oxygen deficient atmospheres (argon will displace the O2) may cause ringing in the ears, headaches, shortness of breath, fatigue, wheezing, dizziness, indigestion, lack of muscle coordination and respiratory difficulties.[/I] I know NathanNever wanted some beam numbers, (duration, fokus,penetration, frequency ) but I thought he should realize that lady just does not sit pretty without a little care & a few service materials and their importance. And for those thinking of just going out and getting a laser it will work but does not solve all your problems without a little TLC, & lots of practice.[/B] [/QUOTE]
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