Jan. 12, 2022
Laser systems are quickly becoming an important part of modern production facilities. Glass CO2 laser tubes are relatively inexpensive compared to other laser sources. There is a wide variety of laser machines available to meet your needs, from tabletop laser engravers for hobbyists, to cabinet laser engravers for small businesses, to fiber laser engravers for metalwork projects.
CO2 lasers offer many advantages, the biggest one being their raw laser power. The smallest tube available on the market is at least 25 watts, while others offer 40-80 watts of output power. JINGHANG offers sealed glass tubes with different warranties and power levels, so you can choose one for your specific engraving needs.
Many suppliers and brands sell tubes at their "maximum power" rather than specifying the correct "power rating". You may think you are buying a 50 watt tube, only to find out that it is rated at 40 watts. Running a tube at maximum power will shorten its life considerably. Consumers can use the physical size of the tube to determine the rating. For example, if a retailer sells you a 50-watt tube, but it is only 800 mm long, then your tube is probably rated at 40 watts. If your application has an underpowered tube, you may have to overload the tube to produce the desired performance.
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When you need to replace a tube, make sure you buy from a trusted supplier and a reliable brand. Look for a reputable brand that makes high-quality CO2 laser tubes and offers a strong warranty.
You can determine the date of manufacture from the tube's label, which should be close to the date you purchased the product. However, you can expect it to last up to two months. This date is important because the manufacturer's warranty usually starts from it and not from the delivery date.
The carbon dioxide in the tube will break down into oxygen and carbon monoxide with use. When you overdrive the tube, it accelerates this process and shortens the working life. Over time, the performance of the tube decreases and the power output decreases, causing the user to either slow down the cut or increase the power. Naturally, this causes the tube to run longer and harder than usual or overdrive.
Many tubes have a catalyst that combines oxygen and carbon monoxide to make up for the lost carbon dioxide. However, some free oxygen collects on the cathode and gives it a yellow color, which helps the manufacturer determine if the tube is being overdriven. To prevent the laser tube from being overdriven, check the manufacturer's recommendations and data for optimal current.
Cleanliness is a key factor in tube life. Your laser tube loses approximately 9% to 13% of its laser capacity through the lens and reflector. However, if these components become dirty, this loss increases. Likewise, the additional power loss on the working surface means that the user will have to reduce the operating speed or increase the intensity. Dirty optics can shorten the life of the laser tube.
Therefore, it is critical to keep the lens and reflector of the tube clean. Users should clean and inspect the mirrors of the tube weekly, but remember to clean the lenses daily.
We have own expert and technical team and obtained several CO2 laser patents. Jinghang Laser tubes have a series of special technologies that ensure the CO2 life is long, high stable power rate, fast - speed cutting. Our products have been exported to many countries and obtained good reputation. Please get in touch with us and get the solution for your production.
