Laser Module Maintenance Frequency

Bambu Lab H2 Series
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How often is it actually necessary to fully disassemble the laser module?

I’ve only done about 40 minutes of total work with it, mostly engraving and only about 1–2 minutes of actual cutting in plywood.

Is it really expected to take the laser apart completely after such a short usage time?

Even though I really like the laser for what it is, the maintenance requirements feel a bit excessive.

What are your experiences with other lasers—do they also require full disassembly after just 40 minutes of runtime, with only a few minutes of cutting involved?

2

What do you mean by “take the laser apart”? You shouldn’t have to disassemble the laser?? :thinking:

3

It will let you know when its time. Takes about 10 minutes. The important part is the lense. Print the removal tool

4

Yes, a small amount of disassembly is required – such as cleaning the fans and other components.

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Yes, but spending 10 minutes on cleaning for every few minutes of cutting quickly adds up to hours.

I’ve printed the removal tool and plan to do the maintenance this weekend – just need to make the most of the good weather for some fun in the sky first. :grin:

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I got a good 4 hours before it asked me to do maintenance. I only etch metal though. when the lens gets dusty, the quality and strength of the etch plummets. I dont think the air assist is powerful enough to clear it away. Or its not working. I dont think theres a way of testing it.

7

I can’t find the link to the removal tool, its only on chineese makerwork and won’t let me download it. So frustrating.

8

Which removal tool are you referring to? The one to remove the laser lens?
Because that is an internal print file in the printer itself.

At least it came with my Laser version of the H2D.

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That one is for the 10W laser, 40W has a different tool. Maybe newer printer have the correct version but mine doesn’t.