In this article, we'll explain what Tolerance Compensation Calibration is and guide you through the steps to perform it.
#1 Why is Tolerance Compensation Calibration Necessary?
Due to assembly tolerances, the optimal focal length may vary around 150 mm when using the LP5 with the Safety Enclosure. Therefore, you'll need to manually adjust the height of the base plate in the Safety Enclosure to find the optimal focal length and enhance the engraving quality and precision.
Tolerance Compensation Calibration can only be performed using the LDS PC software.
#2 How to Perform Tolerance Compensation Calibration?
Step 1: Connect your laser machine to the PC software
Step 2: Click the "⚙" icon in the upper-right corner, select Device Settings and then choose Tolerance Compensation Calibration to begin.
Step 3: Place the stainless steel sheet (1 mm) provided by LaserPecker on the Base Plate. Make sure the two red dots are centered on the sheet.
During calibration, the Base Plate will automatically raise to a height of 150 mm from the Field Lens.
Step 4: Then Click “Laser Engraving” to start engraving the calibration pattern
1. The engraving of the calibration pattern would take about 2 minutes. During this time, use the Up or Down buttons on the Safety Enclosure to adjust the Base Plate until the engraving sparks are at their highest intensity. This indicates the laser is at its maximum performance and the optimal focal length is achieved.
2. Additionally, listen for the loudest engraving noise, as it also signals the optimal focal length.
Step 5: Once the sparks and noise reach their peak, the calibration is finished. Then click Finish in the LDS PC software to save the settings and complete the process.