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by KatWells
Mon 22 Sep , 2014 10:39 am
Forum: VersaLaser
Topic: lots of smoke produced -fuses and filters changed
Replies: 6
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Re: lots of smoke produced -fuses and filters changed

Yes it does cut, extractor seems to be OK and I think there is plenty of air from the assist air cone. there is a hiss coming from the air supply - but I can't find where from and the teacher who usually uses the machine thins that it is normal and has been there for some time.
by KatWells
Wed 17 Sep , 2014 10:54 am
Forum: VersaLaser
Topic: lots of smoke produced -fuses and filters changed
Replies: 6
Views: 12703

Re: lots of smoke produced -fuses and filters changed

yes its a Bofa extraction unit - I checked the air flow at the outlet and there is good airflow I have also checked that there is air from the air assist cone. I'll check the brushes today but as the motor is running I don't think this is the case?
by KatWells
Tue 16 Sep , 2014 9:38 am
Forum: VersaLaser
Topic: lots of smoke produced -fuses and filters changed
Replies: 6
Views: 12703

lots of smoke produced -fuses and filters changed

we have had our VLS3.50 in school for 4 years with no problems but yesterday it started to produce a lot of smoke when cutting. I have cleaned the main enclosure, the optics the fan filters and the engraving table. I have also tried checking the fuses (on the back by the 'kettle like plug') which ar...