Spray Backing Spray the adhesive backing with Pure Citrus air freshener and let it sit for 30 seconds. Peel Backing Now the adhesive backing should be quick and easy to remove from your acrylic. Wipe Clean Wipe off the remaining residue and you’re ready to engrave or (...)
Cleaning Your Optics
Cleaning the Focusing Lens Optics The mirrors in the periscope housing are enclosed, and will likely require cleaning less often than the other components of the optics system. Let’s start by jogging the laser assembly toward the front of the machine for access to the optics, then we’ll turn off (...)
Laser Alignment – Maker / Edge / Pro
Turn On To begin the laser alignment procedure, power on the laser. For the following procedures, the table will be broken into four (4) positions. Each position is identified by its relative distance to the laser source and corresponds with the mirror to adjust for that position. Three of the (...)
Focus Calibrations – Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro
This guide covers focus calibration procedures for older firmware on the Fusion Maker, Fusion Edge and Fusion Pro 24, 32, 36 and 48. If your machine is running current firmware, refer to the Focus Calibration Wizard documentation instead. Focus calibrations keep the engraver working at the correct focal height. Parts (...)
Fiber Alignment – Fusion Pro 32 & 48
This guide covers aligning the fiber laser on a dual source Fusion Pro 32 or 48. The fiber laser is aligned to the CO2 laser’s beam path using the two fiber mirrors and the fiber laser’s red dot pointer. The fiber laser is not fired during this procedure. Parts Required (...)
Updating the Peripherals
Peripheral updates ensure optimal performance and communication between the engraver’s programmable components by installing the latest firmware and configuration files. Programming the Peripherals On the display panel, tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open the Settings menu: Figure 1: Access the Settings menu by tapping the gear (...)
Touchpad Calibration – Fusion Maker, Edge, and Pro 24 and 36
Estimated time: 5 minutes • Skill: Basic Touchscreen calibration ensures accurate touch response when selecting options and settings on the display. This procedure is rarely required and should only be performed if the touchscreen is registering incorrect inputs or responding inconsistently. Touchscreen Calibration Procedure Open the Settings menu. At the (...)
Leveling the Table
This guide covers leveling the table on the Fusion Maker, Fusion Edge and Fusion Pro 24 and 36: leveling the table tub at the lead screws, leveling the table inserts (Pro only), and confirming the level with autofocus. Parts Required None Tools / Materials Required 5/32" Allen Wrench 1/8" Allen (...)
Adjusting the Home and Park Positions
This guide covers checking and adjusting the X and Y home position, the rotary home position and the park positions on the Fusion Maker, Fusion Edge and Fusion Pro 24, 32, 36 and 48. Parts Required None Tools / Materials Required Ruler, Measuring Tape or Calipers Scrap material that marks (...)
X-Axis Belt Tensioning Guide
Identifying X-Axis Rail Version Before you begin, determine which version of the X-Axis rail is installed in your machine. Check the right side of the X-Axis rail: if there is no cutout, you have Revision 1; if there is a cutout, you have Revision 2. Follow the corresponding procedure based (...)
Carriage Optics Removal and Installation
Proper removal and installation of the carriage optics in the Fusion 17000 laser system are essential for maintaining optimal performance and precision. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for safely removing and reinstalling key components, including the mirror, lens tube, and air assist tubing. Following these procedures ensures that the optics (...)
Extended Cold Start Guide
Lasers that have been inactive for a period of time may not fire right away. There are settings in the machine to help warm the laser before use. Please start with the CO2 Laser Tickle Settings guide first. If the laser has been inactive for an extended period of time, (...)