Prima Platino Output Coupler Issues
Prima Platino Output Coupler Issues
(OP)
Like clockwork, every 2 years or so the laser starts dropping cuts, we get a tech in, and the output coupler ends up being replaced. This is a late 90's Platino 3500 with very low beam-on hours (2300 total). I just shut it down again today because of increasing cut drops and suspect the same thing has happened. Changed lens....mirror chain is relatively clean...the symptoms are repeating themselves. What can cause this and are there any maintenance steps I can do to prevent it?





RE: Prima Platino Output Coupler Issues
Chris Krug http://krugtech.com/
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RE: Prima Platino Output Coupler Issues
Unfortunately, the last one went out the door with the tech. This particular instance happened to be some sort of contamination with our UHP Nitrogen...I swapped tanks out and the laser is OK again, more or less. I am gradually having to add power into the parameters though, which makes me think an output coupler replacement is still not too far off. If it comes off again, I'll make sure I get it this time.
Thanks for the help.
RE: Prima Platino Output Coupler Issues
Rebecca Whish
LEAF Ltd
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