[RESOLVED] Plunger Fell Out While Cutting

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#1

The plunger fell out of the laser today. While cutting the plunger and spring fell out. Stopped the laser and now sending a post.
Shaun

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#2

I don’t know of a plunger in the laser cutter. Did you see where it came from?

#3

No spring found… BUT it works without. Just be careful.

#4

Are you referring to the autofocus plunger and spring? Cause I was just cutting on the laser and the lines were kind of fat (even after autofocus) and towards the end of my cut the autofocus plunger and spring fell out (thankfully not into my cut area). I bagged the part and clipped it to the laser cutter along with a note to not use the autofocus.

-the purring dork

#5

The spring may have fallen into the collection bin under the grate… As long as the main body of the autofocus probe didn’t get moved, it should stay in focus. I know I always make sure that bottom body piece is fully screwed onto the main body before focusing. It tends to loosen over time which can affect the focus of the laser. It’s best to test it with the acrylic focus ruler…

#6

It was fixed tonight by members of the laser committee.
Shaun

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#7

Is the laser operational now? The tool status still shows red, and “Part Broken” as the status.

Thanks.
Chris

#8

Used it this morning at 6:30 it was working.

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#9

This topic is now closed. New replies are no longer allowed.

This issue was previously resolved. It’s been a recurring issue as a result of a poorly designed auto focus plunger, combined with less than careful use of the laser.

Feel free to continue to report when the plunger fails, so we can do our best to ‘fix’ it when it recurs (and it will…). Please keep in mind that even the manufacturer suggests that it’s best to use the manual focus method.

See related post here:

Thanks!
Lisa
Laser Committee Vice-Chairperson