CO2 Laser Engraving Machine

K40 /3020

USER MANUAL
Preface

Thank you for purchasing Shenhui laser products. We manufacture professional machinery.
high-tech with optical precision, mechanical and excellent features
electric. We have included this manual to help him to achieve the maximum
performance of your new purchase.

This manual contains many detailed photographs of the machine and its operations.
to assist in the installation, adjustment, maintenance, safety, etc.

The user must read this manual in detail before the first operation because it
will help to have a good understanding of the operation and maintenance of the
machine.

We appreciate comments or suggestions!

Teléfono + 86-635-8511087
Correo electrónico: shenhui@[Link]
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Address: No.28 Huanghe Road, Liaocheng City, Shandong, China 252000
 USER MANUAL

Chapter 1 Appearance of the machine and accessories

1.1 Appearance of the machine (different models will have a different appearance
different, according to the real object

1.2 Accessories set (according to the actual object)

Capítulo 2 Instalación

2.1 Installation and adjustment steps

Chapter 3 Operation of the laser machine

3.1 Functions of the buttons

3.2 Operation

Chapter 4 Daily Maintenance and Common Failures

4.1 Daily Maintenance

4.2 Analysis of common failures

Chapter 5 Warranty Regulation.

5.1 Período de garantía

5.2 Guarantee Clause

Postscript

Appendix 1: Optical Path Adjustment

Appendix 2: Suggested Applications and Uses.
 SAFETY NOTE
The user must read this operating manual carefully before operating the
machine and must strictly adhere to the operating rules. Read the notes
safety: If used incorrectly, this machine can cause harm to you
person or goods

Untrained individuals or children are prohibited from operating the

machine.

Operating the unit unattended is prohibited.

The machine uses a class IV LASER (strong laser radiation).

If these warnings are ignored, the following accidents may occur:

It can easily set fire to combustible materials;

Different work materials can produce toxic radiations or

harmful gases during laser processing.

The laser produces invisible infrared radiation around 10 micrometers.

(darker red than the human eye can see). It is powerful enough
such as easily burning or blinding the user if operated without the cover
acrylic protector

The plastic safety glasses stop laser light and can protect you
eyes, but they are not a substitute for closing the safety cap.

Always keep at least one fire extinguisher near the machine.

Move any flammable or explosive material away before the operation.

Use a carbon monoxide monitor and ensure good ventilation.

Well, the vapors released during the operation can be toxic.

Untrained individuals are prohibited from operating the machine.

MAKE SURE THE MACHINE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED
BEFORE OPERATING.

Most people are surprised by the following fact: this

the machine sends thousands of volts and several more of energy through the ground wire,
it needs a good grounding system.

This can be provided with a metal bar buried in the ground and connected to
ground at the back of the machine, or through the actual ground cable that should
news in the socket receptacle.

The ground resistance must be less than 5 ohms or the current will take a different path.
of less resistance: your body!

More details can be found on page 11. Do not skip this step!

Never leave the machine running unattended: in addition to the fire risks,
have to prevent children or untrained individuals from opening the unit
in operation and may suffer severe burns or blindness.

It is prohibited to open any lid during operations. See above. This

The machine does not come with a safety interlock like the one that turns it off.
washer or dryer if the lid is opened during operation. If the lid is opened this
the laser machine will not stop the operation

Please note that the invisible heat radiation of 10 micrometers from this
Laser can be reflected by mirrors and can bounce off surfaces that do not reflect.
visible light. Be careful with new materials until you are sure that
they do not reflect the beam.

The operator must carefully observe the operation of the machine (see above) and
if something is wrong, turn off the machine immediately

The processing material and the emissions of smoke or gases must comply
with local laws and regulations

The user must carefully consider whether the processing materials are
suitable for working with laser.

Due to potentially dangerous parts and high voltages handled, personnel

No professional is allowed to dismantle this machine.
Keep the machine in a dry place between 5 - 40 degrees, with humidity between 5-95%
(without condensed steam). Do not hit, cut, vibrate, or weld the machine. Do not expose it
to pollution or strong magnetism.

The laser machine can produce electromagnetic interference and must be

kept away from machinery sensitive to EMI. The machine housing it
metallica for this reason.

The operating voltage is AC220/110V, 50/60Hz, and it is prohibited to open the machine.
when the power supply voltage is unstable or does not match.

The manufacturer and the seller accept no responsibility or

obligation, direct or indirect for any accident or injury caused by
the incorrect use of the machine and/or the user's omission in reading and
strictly follow the previous instructions.

Statement

This is a general user manual: your machine may have differences.

regarding the photos or text that appears below due to
product updates, security, improvements, etc.
 Chapter 1
Appearance of the machine and accessories

1.1 Machine appearance: different models will have different appearances, depending on the
model purchased

The three doors have a spring-loaded hinge pin for easy removal.
maintenance. A front view of the equipment is shown in Fig. F1-1

F1-1

2. The back is shown in Fig. F1-2

F1-2
1.2 Accessories set

The set of accessories includes the following pieces in addition to the machine.

Water pump

2. Extractor (can be presented incorporated in the new model with panel

digital) and smoke pipe:

3 Accessory bags, manual and CD ROM

4. Flame retardant system installed, if applicable: Air pump, hoses, and nozzle
 CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF THE MACHINE

Please refer to the images that appear in the manual in English.

The complete working system consists of the laser engraving machine, the extractor.
smoke, smoke outlet pipe, water pump, cooling water tank (must
provides the user ) USB cable, etc.

Load the DVD or USB and unzip the large RAR file containing the software.
Corel.

Run '[Link]' and after a few screens it will ask you for the key or password for use of the
software.

This key is in a small txt file that is unzipped along with the rest of it.
RAR file: simply copy / paste the key in the corresponding space and continue

2.1 Installation and adjustment steps

Water pump connection

The cooling water system is very important for the laser machine: if
It works without cooling water, the laser tube will explode.

Connect the water inlet tube in the laser to the submersible pump and place the tube of
water outlet and the pump in a water tank at room temperature. Plug in the pump
And I waited for a steady flow of water in the output hose in the bucket before operating the
laser. For better results, consider using distilled water to prevent buildup
of minerals inside the glass laser tube.

See Figure F2-1

When the water temperature exceeds 35 °C / 95 °F (body temperature),
replace it with cold water or put ice in the tank. If the unit is stored or
operating in freezing conditions below (below 0 degrees Celsius / 32F),
I added antifreeze to the water to prevent the freezing destruction of the laser tube.
made of glass.

Nota: Siempre confirme el flujo constante de agua en el tubo laser antes de operar el
laser.

Use a water tank where you can see or hear the flow if possible.

If the tank is under a table and the circulation of the liquid is not heard.
consider adding a flow indicator and a temperature sensor or thermostat to
prevent the explosion of the laser tube.

2. Installation of the smoke exhaust pipe

As shown in Figure F2-2

3. Safety grounding

This laser engraving machine uses a class four laser tube. This type of unit is
of very high voltage, so all users must comply with the 'Note of
security
The machine also has strict requirements for safety grounding.
It is certain that the line-to-ground resistance must be less than 5 ohms.

The method
of
Specific ground connection is shown in figures F2-3, F2-4.

WARNING: a poor ground connection can cause the equipment to fail

frequently, as well as other security incidents. A ground connection
inadequate can cause electrocution

The manufacturer and the seller do not accept responsibility and/or liability, direct or indirect.
due to accidents caused by a poor grounding!
 CHAPTER 3
OPERATION OF THE LASER MACHINE

The following is a brief introduction to the control panel.

3.1 Function of the buttons

Main power switch

This switch is the main switch of the laser machine. When it is changed
turned on, the laser head will move to the upper left corner.

Laser switch

The laser switch is the master control for the laser: in the down position it is
activated, and in the position above it is off.

The laser will not work unless this switch is in the low position.

(3) Test switch (Laser test)

When the main power switch and the laser switch are
When pressed, the Test button will trigger a laser pulse. This button will be used when
adjust the laser power with the current adjustment knob or the buttons of
power regulation, as well as for laser beam alignment.

4) Dials or buttons for current or power regulation

This knob or buttons adjust the power of the laser. The power can be determined with the
current, as it is proportional to it
(5) Display Digital

THE DIGITAL DISPLAY SHOWS THE POWER IN % OF THE MAXIMUM VALUE

The standard value must be below 40W (15 mA, 100%) when the machine is
functioning.

When aligning the laser beam, adjust the current power below 25W (10 mA, 62%)
security.

Note: Please read the previous section carefully before turning on the machine.

3.2 Equipment operation

Step zero: insert the included USB key into the computer connected to the laser. The laser does not
will be recognized without this key.

First step:

Fix the material to be worked on (red plastic in the image) between the jaws at the level of the
surface above their level. This maintains the focus distance (about 5
correct.

Note: An incorrect focal length will result in poor recording quality.

Second step:

Create your design with the included software: Corel Draw 11 and LaserDraw, or with Inkscape.
y K40whisperer

Third Step:
Move the laser head to set the work origin by dragging the design in the
computing interface

Fourth Step:

Configure an appropriate laser power on the machine according to the type of material you wish
process. ( consult help in the software ) For the rubber stamping blocks,
we suggest a value between 20 W (12mA) and 25W (15mA).

Fifth Step:

Set the recording speed in the software, then send the job to the laser machine.

Note: when working with thick woods, it is sometimes useful to use an air blower of 5
PSI to prevent fires and speed up cutting.

Technical note: The K40 model, like most CO2 lasers, operates near a
frequency of 10,640 nm that works well in natural materials: glass, wood, leather,
plastics.

YAG lasers (blue ray) operate around 1,064 nm which works well for engraving.
metals.
In the
frame
anterior
the
purple
it is the light

ultraviolet and red is invisible thermal or inferred light.

 CHAPTER 4:
DAILY MAINTENANCE AND COMMON FAULTS

The stable operation of the laser machine is inseparable from its proper
maintenance.

Here are some common daily maintenance tasks, as well as tips for
solve problems:

4.1 Daily Maintenance

1. Replacement of cooling water - The cleanliness of the water tank must be maintained.
It is recommended to replace the recycled water once a week.

The quality and temperature of the cooling water can affect the lifespan of the tube.
directly with laser, so we suggest using purified or distilled water

The water temperature must always be maintained below 35° / 95° F

(approximately body temperature). When it exceeds 35° / 95° F, replace the
cooling water or add ice cubes to lower the water temperature. You can
use a cooling device like a mini refrigerator to hold the water, or
alternatively, two water tanks can be used.

NOTE: Make sure that the laser tube is completely flooded with water.
cooling, before starting the machine.

2. Cleaning of the water tank

First, turn off the power, disconnect the water inlet pipe and leave
that the internal water of the laser tube flows into the water tank automatically.

Then, open the water tank, remove and clean the water pump, and place it back in the
water tank. Connect the water pump to the water inlet of the machine and
check all connections, then replace the cooling water.

Turn on the water pump separately and let the pump run for two or three
minutes to ensure that the laser tube has been completely filled with water.

3. Cleaning of the smoke extractor

Over time, the extractor will fill up with soot and will require cleaning. Any unusual noise
the fan means that cleaning is overdue and the exhaust performance has
begun to decrease. As this system is responsible for extracting and removing the smoke
Venomous outside, it needs to function correctly at all times.

First, turn off the power supply and remove the two tubes from the fan. Clean
the dust / soot from the inside of the pipes, then clean the dust from the fan.
4. Lens cleaning: daily cleaning is recommended before use because dirt
In mirrors, it will heat up to very high temperatures and can destroy them.

All equipment must be turned off before cleaning it to avoid burns and blindness.

Cleaning of the mirrors.

The engraving machine has three reflecting mirrors and a focusing lens. The mirror
Reflector 1 is located near the light exit of the laser tube in the upper corner.
left of the machine. The reflector mirror 2 # is on the left side of the beam, and the mirror
reflector 3 # is located at the top of the laser head with the focusing lens located at
the bottom part of the laser head.

Mirrors get dirty quickly with soot and smoke, which can result in loss of
laser power and damage to the mirrors if no precautions are taken. Do not remove the mirrors to
clean them; doing so is impractical and means realigning the entire path of the laser beam
the machine. Instead, use a cotton ball soaked in a cleaning solution
(acetone or alcohol) to rub carefully turning from the center to the edge of the
lens.

To clean the lens, remove the focusing lens from the laser head and use the same method to
cleaning for the mirrors to do it.

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Note:

Clean the lens carefully, you don't want to damage the surface coating.

Do not drop the focus lens

Keep the concave side down when installing the lens of

approach.
5. Cleaning the guide rail: it is suggested to clean every two weeks.

The equipment must be turned off before cleaning it to avoid burns and blindness.

First, move the laser head to the far side and clean the guide rail with a cloth.
dry until it is shiny and clean. Then clean and lubricate the guide rail of the axis with a
a little oil (sewing machine oil is recommended), then push the head
several times slowly along the guide And so that The lubricant is distributed
evenly.

Note: Use a dry cotton cloth with a little lubricant oil.

6. Optical Path Inspection

The optical path system of the laser engraving machine consists of three mirrors.
and the focusing lens. There is a bias in the optical path with the focusing lens, but the three
mirrors are mechanically fixed, so the displacement of the optical path is
very possible.

Although there is usually no optical bias, we still suggest that you

check the optical path before working, especially before the first one
operation after shipment.

A detailed explanation of the alignment process can be found in

Appendix I "Optical Path Alignment Standards"
4.2 Analysis of common failures (troubleshooting)

Most common failure problems and troubleshooting:

The laser works very slowly and refuses to execute the speed changes.
especially with Corel Draw.

This is due to some kind of incompatibility with the motherboard.

Solution:
In the DIY 3D Tech menu, select 'properties'. Then go to 'Mainboard' and
Choose M1. This usually solves the problem.

The laser seems to work, but it skips a line or changes the lines from left to right.
right as if the workpiece were moving

Solution:
Close all other applications on the printing PC.

This problem is called 'malfunctioning printer' and used to be common in the days
of dot matrix printers. Basically, what happened in the case of the printers
it was that they had little or no memory of their own, so if the PC controlling them
I had to allocate a lot of memory to another application like loading programs, watching videos, etc.
this prevented the delivery of real-time data to the printer and caused the failures.

For questions not listed here, or to get more information on other topics regarding
please check the Google+ group 'K40 laser'. You can also visit the dedicated sites for
alternative laser control cards and free control software like K40Whisperer
Scorch Works.
 CHAPTER 5
GUARANTEE REGULATIONS

5.1 Warranty period

From the date of purchase, the device has a full one-year warranty.
(except consumables). The optical lenses and the laser tube are consumables with a warranty
of three months.

5.2 Warranty clause

This warranty is for products from Shandong Shenhui Laser Science and R&D Technology
Co., Ltd.

During the warranty period and under normal use, failures may occur.
Functionality that will be repaired under the terms of the warranty.

Show the warranty card or invoice to our company or representative and enjoy
our free maintenance service.

The following cases are not covered by the standard warranty and a charge will apply.
rate according to the specific condition.

1) Maintenance services not caused by the quality of the machine

2) Exceed the warranty period

3) Without warranty card or altered invoice

The user did not fulfill the contractual obligation.

Unauthorized modification, repair or maintenance of the product

6) Equipment failure due to human error, negligence or abuse.

The company only assumes legal obligations for the product itself, but does not assume any others.
responsibilities that may arise from the use or misuse of this product. In
In other words, Shenhui or its representatives are not responsible for these and many others.
potential damage

As a user, it is your responsibility to read the manual and use this product in a
in a safe way.
 Appendix I

Suggested applications and uses

His new laser engraver can be used for many tasks and to accomplish things that perhaps
had not considered before. Below are some common uses of your laser machine:

Seal manufacturing: any style, any content.

Text and image engraving on wooden plaques for special events

Companies and museums use plaques for awards, retirements,
etc. and now can make any design of 12 by 8 inches on request.

Make very precise cuts of wood / plastic / etc. to make small pieces of
replacement, customized business cards, 3D style drilling models or carving
images to make custom puzzles.

Text and image engraving on glass or ceramics: the text is usually

legible to a font of 8 points or smaller

Good luck with your new laser engraver, we hope you have found
this very useful manual

Shenhui Laser

Phone +86-635-8511087

Correo electrónico: shenhui@[Link]

Website address: [Link]

Dirección: No.28 Huanghe Road, Liaocheng Citty, Shandong, China 252000