The iKier 1064nm fibre laser delivers up to 20W of optical power, making it a popular choice for engraving all daily metals like copper, iron, aluminium, silver, etc. It's installation and operation are designed to be user-friendly. However, for some newbies, there can still be some hassles, for example, the focus adjustment of this iKier fibre laser module. No worry. Below are specific steps:
Step 1: Turn on the power
Plug in the wires, turn on the power, and then activate the power switch on the optical fibre box and the control box.
Step 2: Disconnect the motor
Remove the wires of the X-axis motor and Y-axis motor on the left side. This is to avoid movement of the laser in Step 5, because many LightBurn versions only last 10 secs for ignition. If your LightBurn version supports continuous ignition, you may skip this step.
Step 3: Place an aluminium or other metal plate
Place a metal board under the laser.
Step 4: Initial focus adjustment
Adjust the focus adjustment handle to make the two red lights to overlap.
Step 5: Light the laser
Press the Fire button on 20% power and the laser dot will appear (Please note the red light will automatically go out when the laser is lit). This will leave an ignition mark.
Step 6: Check alignment
Slightly raise or lower the laser head by moving the metal plate slightly from side to side until sparks appear on the metal plate and a hissing sound is heard.
Check if the red dots overlap with the laser point.Turn off the laser from the Fire button, and the red dots will appear after a few seconds of stopping.
If the red dots do not overlap with the laser point, go to the next step.
Step 7: Adjust the slider
Loosen the two M4 * 6 inner triangle screws on the slider, slightly move the slider back and forth until the red light and trace of ignition are on the same level, and then tighten the two M4 * 6 inner triangle screws.
Repeat the operation on the other side.
Step 8: Fine tune the IR lamp
Loosen the infrared lamp fixing screws and fine-tune the infrared lamp fixing block so that the left and right positions of the infrared lamp are level with the ignition trace. Finally, reinstall and tighten the infrared lamp fixing screws.
Operate in the same way on the other side.
Note: The two infrared lamps are glued to the laser body. Some professional users may peel them off to adjust their angle. Normally we don’t have to do that.
Step 9: Confirm alignment
Re-ignite the laser and confirm the laser spot and red light is at the same point.
Step 10: Reconnect the motor
Plug back the wires of left X-axis motor and Y-axis motor if you disconnected the motor in Step 3.
These are the exact steps to adjust the focus of iKier K1 Series 1064nm Laser Module. We hope this will be helpful to you. If you still have any questions or encounter any new problems, please leave them on comments. We’ll be happy to help!