Air pump/compressor problems?

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Mark Pipi
Posts: 16
Joined: Sun Apr 14, 2019
Location: Toronto
Country: Canada
Nickname: pmark
Laser Machine Make or Type: HL-1060
Laser Power: "100W"
Laser Bed Size: 100x60
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: 8
Windows Version: 7

A new air pump (one that came with the machine) just failed after a couple hours of use.

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I took it apart to see if it could be fixed and found that the screw that holds the rubber flap/valve came loose. I added loc-tite to the threads to prevent this from happening again.

The other thing I noticed was that the inside was FILTHY with aluminum dust/shavings. There were no gouges in the bearing surfaces so this was all from the manufacturing process. These would have eventually got into the valves and piston destroying the seal and likely the entire unit.

I cleaned it all out and oiled the surfaces then put it all back together. Now it has MUCH more air output, and is A LOT quieter.

If you have one of these consider giving it a quick rebuild/cleaning.
Pete Cyr
Posts: 1964
Joined: Sun Nov 27, 2016
Location: Suffolk Virginia
Country: United States
Laser Machine Make or Type: Boss 1630
Laser Power: 100w
Laser Bed Size: 16"x30"
Home Position: TR
Control Software: RDWORKS
RDWorks Version: v8.01.18
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: Win 10
Accessories: roller rotary attachment

There is a big surprise....not.
Good job figuring out instead of throwing it out.
Location - VA
Equipment - Boss Laser 1630
Power - 100W
Laser Bed Size - 16" x 30"
Home Position - TR
Full RDWorks Version - v8.01.18
First name - Pete
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Gene Uselman
Posts: 2180
Joined: Thu Jul 07, 2016
Location: Suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Country: USA
Nickname: Gene
Laser Machine Make or Type: QC
Laser Power: 130W
Laser Bed Size: 900x1300
Home Position: TR
Control Software: LIGHTBURN
RDWorks Version: RDw .19 & Lightburn
LightBurn Version: Latest
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: Win 10 Pro
Accessories: I have a combining lenses, pin tables [homebuilt], honeycomb tables , wireless remote, Modifed Ultimate Air Assist, home built non-powered rotary device, PrusaMK4 and Mini Prusa printers.

I will move this to the FAQ section for members having this problem in the future.
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