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X-Axis Belt Replacement (Large Aperture)

X-Axis :



Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for safely removing and replacing the X-Axis belt on a large-aperture Fusion Pro laser system. Follow each step carefully to ensure proper disassembly and reassembly of the components. Before beginning, power off the machine and disconnect the power cable to prevent injury or damage to the system.

Replacement Procedure

  1. Power OFF the machine and disconnect the power cable.

    Powering off and disconnecting the laser system

  2. Remove the right and left side panels.

    Removing right panel
    Removing left panel

  3. Move the X-Axis rail to the center of the machine.

    Positioning the X-Axis rail in the center

  4. Move the lens carriage to the center of the machine.

    Moving lens carriage to center

  5. Loosen the thumb screws and open the carriage mirror cover.

    Loosening thumb screws on mirror cover
    Opening the mirror cover

  6. Disconnect the air assist tubing.

    Disconnecting air assist tubing

  7. Remove the lens.

    Removing the lens

  8. Close the carriage mirror cover.

    Closing the mirror cover

  9. Remove the autofocus switch.

    Removing the autofocus switch

  10. Move the carriage to the right and remove the carriage screws.

    Carriage moved right for screw removal
    Removing carriage screws

  11. Move the carriage to the left.

    Carriage moved left

  12. Loosen the belt tension bracket screws.

    Loosening belt tension bracket screws

  13. Loosen the tensioner screw.

    Loosening tensioner screw

  14. Remove the inner belt clamp screws.

    Removing inner belt clamp screws

  15. Remove the outer belt clamp screws.

    Removing outer belt clamp screws
    Outer belt clamp screw removal

  16. Use tape to attach the end of the new belt to the old belt.

    Taping new belt to old belt
    Preparing belt transition with tape

  17. Attach the belt clamp to the free end of the new belt.

    Attaching belt clamp to new belt
    Securing new belt clamp

  18. Gently pull the new belt through by guiding the old belt across the X-Axis rail.

    Pulling new belt through the rail

  19. Once the taped section appears on the right side, separate the belts and attach the clamp to the right-hand side of the new belt.

    Clamping new belt on right side
    Final clamp connection on right

  20. Attach the belt to the bearing block.

    Attaching belt to bearing block
    Securing bearing block connection

  21. Move the carriage to the right and install the mounting hardware.

    Moving carriage right for mounting
    Installing mounting hardware

  22. Move the carriage to the left.

    Carriage repositioned to the left

  23. Install the autofocus switch.

    Reinstalling autofocus switch

  24. Important: Follow the Belt Tensioning Guide before installing the side panels.
  25. Install the right and left side panels.

    Right panel reinstalled
    Left panel reinstalled

  26. Reconnect the power cable.

    Reconnecting power cable

  • ID:
    KA-01676
  • Date:
    05/28/2025

Tools:

  • 5/32" Hex Wrench
  • 3/32" Hex Wrench

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