[ML-General] laser

[Wesley Swift]

Ok.  ZnSe is special but my recommendations still stand.

https://www.lmiab.se/en/znse_cleaning

Wes


On Sun, Nov 17, 2019, 6:04 PM Ryan Coons <ryancoonsyhg at gmail.com> wrote:

> DO NOT USE RUBBING ALCOHOL ON OPTICS.
>
> Propylnol can destroy the anti-reflective coatings and other treatments.
> Methanol (wood alcohol) should be used instead. Clear vinegar is acceptable
> for use on the ZnSe optics in CO2 laser systems.
>
> On Sun, Nov 17, 2019, 2:57 PM Wesley Swift <wesleyswift2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I am fond of q-tips and rubbing alcohol.   Shake off excess alcohol and
>> make a pass on the glass.  Don't rub.   Use each end for one pass only and
>> toss it or use to clean non optical parts.
>> Microfiber is also great  stuff but q-tips are better with liquids. Don't
>> rub.
>>
>> Wes
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 16, 2019, 10:22 PM Bradley Marshall <sk8rbradley at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> For the laser at work we just use some vinegar and a qtip. They told me
>>> to specifically not wipe in circles as it is apparently bad for the lens.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Nov 16, 2019, 10:19 PM Joe Iacuzzo <joe.iacuzzo at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Can anyone let me know how easy or difficult it is to clean the laser
>>>> lens? When we went to use it I noticed that the fan on the laser was off. I
>>>> turned it back on but the cuts weren't as clean as they have been. I
>>>> believe that it may have allowed for residue buildup on the lens. I didn't
>>>> want to mess with it unless I was certain I knew what I was doing.
>>>> Joe
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