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  1. #1
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    Unhappy focal lens

    I own a chinese laser machine and I need to replace the focal lens. However, the lens holder is not a clamp that can be easily removed to replace the lens. The lens holder in this machine is a screwed in holder which is very tight and I suspect is glued in.

    Can some give me an advice?

    Regards

  2. #2
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    Typicaly lenses are held in assemblies with a threaded ring which has two slots on its circumference. These slots are opposite each other and you use a special wrench to loosen it- can't remember what it's called.

    I have used an old vernier caliper before to do this- use the internal measuring bit of the caliper but be very careful not to slip or you'll scratch the lens.

    This is assuming the assembly is as above- if not sorry for the bother.
    I love deadlines- I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.

  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by adrianhdezch View Post
    I own a chinese laser machine and I need to replace the focal lens.
    Did you get a short steel rule (to set focus with) with your machine?
    That may work (it did on mine)
    Bob

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