SH-350 Mirror alignment

[komatias]

Hi Paul,

bit out of the way for me to come have a look but I have the same machine as you, I think. Did my alignments recently again too to make sure it was good. What seem to be the issues that you are actually having? Is the spot on each mirror not central? do you have differing intensity/focus with travel?

I find that if I am not getting good results it is usually warped wood being cut or dirty lenses. May not be your case but do give the optics a clean.

so let us know what happens and I will try and help you.

[Wolfster]

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.

To be honest I’m pretty sure it’s user error!
It’s difficult to get the laser tube central on the first mirror (to high) then I just can’t seem to get the beam parallel on the second mirror with at least 5mm or so movement at each extremity of Y axis travel.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

[andy_con]

Ivery aligned a few lasers in my time ;-)

[Wolfster]

Very impressive! I assume you don’t live near Dover ;) Unfortunately your picture serves to make me look even more inept!

[andy_con]

Im in essex so three if not more hours away, sorry

[Wolfster]

Im in essex so three if not more hours away, sorry

No problem, sorry to ask!

[andy_con]

post some detailed close up photos, a picture speaks 1000 words