Oh my goodness! I was so lost when someone asked if I oil my rails… I clearly had not, luckily I’ve only had it a week! Your video helped me save my machine! Thank you so much! ❤
Great video! My D1 just started making a grinding noise when it's burning. I 'think' it's only when it's firing. It doesn't seem to make the sound when just traveling. Any ideas? I'm worried I'm not doing maintanence outside of those that you presented. I hope the laser isn't going bad
I've seen on some projects like engraving images the laser movement is not the smoothest and can make a grinding noise. I would make sure the software is up to date and the firmware of the machine is up to date as well. After that I recommend posting a short video of the issue and run settings on the Xtool Facebook group- lots of very helpful people there!
I am considering purchasing the D1 Pro 10 Watt. But I am a little bit concerned about the RUclips videos that I have seen reference to protective lens cracking. As long as you keep the protective lens clean will that prevent the cracking issue?
Thank you for watching the video. You have a very valid concern and I get this question a lot! Yes- an air assist kit will keep the lens cooler and most of all cleaner. A dirty lens will not pass all of the laser energy to the work piece- the "lost" energy is absorbed into the lens and heats up the lens making the lens much harder to clean. At some point there's too much heat built up in the lens and the lens either cracks or has a hole burned through it! Regular cleaning/inspection and an air assist kit will keep you running trouble free for a very long time! Enjoy!
My laser suddenly started burning thick lines rather than cutting basswood. It's pretty new, I've only used it 10 times. The X and Y axis both work fine, laser is moving normally. distance is set to where it should be. Just not cutting. Any Ideas?
Sorry to hear your laser is not cutting like it used to. It sounds like your lens could be dirty especially if you are not running an air assist kit- lenses can get foggy with smoke residue very quickly!
I recommend following manufactures safety instructions. For me, I removed mine for making videos and found less smoke debris build up with it removed; I do wear the safety googles or run the machine inside an enclosure when not making videos.
I would not take the lenses off the laser module. The only one that can get dirty, is the outside face of the outer lens which can be cleaned without removing it. Taking them apart only creates the chance to get the other surfaces dirty if you are not careful. The only time you should remove them is if they need to be fixed.
We disagree. Removing the lens serves two purposes in the video: 1. It shows people they can be removed for cleaning or servicing 2. Really dirty lenses often need to soak in alcohol overnight to fully clean. There are many ways to clean and service the laser machine- this is how we clean ours and the machine continues to work like new. Your cleaning methods may differ and that's ok.
At 2:50 you say some of the wheels are hard to get to, so you use your finger to see if they are clean. You DON'T show what you do if they are not clean.
Oh my goodness! I was so lost when someone asked if I oil my rails… I clearly had not, luckily I’ve only had it a week! Your video helped me save my machine! Thank you so much! ❤
Awesome!
Keep up the good videos the best I have watched so far
Thank you!
Thank you! I just got my Xtool d1 and I had no idea how to clean the laser and rails.
Fantastic! Happy creating!
Thank you so much for helping us out with the basics :)
Great video! I love your methodical and informative approach. If I ever receive my d1 pro this will be my 'go to' video. Thank you!
Thank you so much! We have more projects, reviews, and product comparisons in the works- stay tuned for more!
Great video! My D1 just started making a grinding noise when it's burning. I 'think' it's only when it's firing. It doesn't seem to make the sound when just traveling. Any ideas? I'm worried I'm not doing maintanence outside of those that you presented. I hope the laser isn't going bad
I've seen on some projects like engraving images the laser movement is not the smoothest and can make a grinding noise. I would make sure the software is up to date and the firmware of the machine is up to date as well. After that I recommend posting a short video of the issue and run settings on the Xtool Facebook group- lots of very helpful people there!
I am considering purchasing the D1 Pro 10 Watt. But I am a little bit concerned about the RUclips videos that I have seen reference to protective lens cracking. As long as you keep the protective lens clean will that prevent the cracking issue?
Thank you for watching the video. You have a very valid concern and I get this question a lot! Yes- an air assist kit will keep the lens cooler and most of all cleaner. A dirty lens will not pass all of the laser energy to the work piece- the "lost" energy is absorbed into the lens and heats up the lens making the lens much harder to clean. At some point there's too much heat built up in the lens and the lens either cracks or has a hole burned through it! Regular cleaning/inspection and an air assist kit will keep you running trouble free for a very long time! Enjoy!
My laser suddenly started burning thick lines rather than cutting basswood. It's pretty new, I've only used it 10 times. The X and Y axis both work fine, laser is moving normally. distance is set to where it should be. Just not cutting. Any Ideas?
Sorry to hear your laser is not cutting like it used to. It sounds like your lens could be dirty especially if you are not running an air assist kit- lenses can get foggy with smoke residue very quickly!
Thanks for the info
Thank you- a little maintenance goes a long way in keeping the machine running like new!
I see the plastic shield around your laser head is removed. Do you recommend removing it? And is there an advantage to removing it?
I recommend following manufactures safety instructions. For me, I removed mine for making videos and found less smoke debris build up with it removed; I do wear the safety googles or run the machine inside an enclosure when not making videos.
@@thelaserchannel1 Thank you for your fast reply. I do appreciate it
I would not take the lenses off the laser module. The only one that can get dirty, is the outside face of the outer lens which can be cleaned without removing it. Taking them apart only creates the chance to get the other surfaces dirty if you are not careful. The only time you should remove them is if they need to be fixed.
We disagree. Removing the lens serves two purposes in the video:
1. It shows people they can be removed for cleaning or servicing
2. Really dirty lenses often need to soak in alcohol overnight to fully clean.
There are many ways to clean and service the laser machine- this is how we clean ours and the machine continues to work like new.
Your cleaning methods may differ and that's ok.
At 2:50 you say some of the wheels are hard to get to, so you use your finger to see if they are clean. You DON'T show what you do if they are not clean.
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