output from new laser tube suddenly weaker !

[namara]

Hi,

the output of a laser tube a few months old with not much use has gone significantly weaker !

I discovered somehow the head had separated from the tube, see image

glued it back yet no luck,

checked for cracks or holes along the tube and didn't find any , voltages seem to fine too,

I am wondering can the tube be worn out even if there are no telling signs and just

from the head part having come loose ?

any possible remedies to have it working better and not have to buy a new tube ?

thanks,

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[cinematic2]

Sorry.
"Heads" do not separates without any reason.
Propably there was overheating.
Why? Nobody knows.
You rather have to buy new.

[thunderlaser]

Hi
There was should be overheating causing the head of laser tube separated
Maybe sometimes you use the laser to works but forgot to turn the water cycle on.
I suggest you should be buy a new one to replace.
If you glued it back by some adhesive. i think the laser tube should be broken,
At the same time, there may be leaking when you turn the water pump on.

Sincerely
Tom
Thunderlaser- leading provider of laser cutter and laser engraver from China

[frank wang]

Hi,

the output of a laser tube a few months old with not much use has gone significantly weaker !

I discovered somehow the head had separated from the tube, see image

glued it back yet no luck,

checked for cracks or holes along the tube and didn't find any , voltages seem to fine too,

I am wondering can the tube be worn out even if there are no telling signs and just

from the head part having come loose ?

any possible remedies to have it working better and not have to buy a new tube ?

thanks,

Hi ,my friend

i checked the picture .
it is a 700mm length co2 laser tube installed in the K40 mini machine .
1. the reason is not overheat . the reason is the glue .the quality of the gule is bad ,so as time goes on
the glass tube head dropped .
2. please check the color of the window lens . if Yellow ,it is a ZnSe material .if Black ,it is a Germanium material .
and for the Germanium material windows lens , if not water cooling , the power output will be very lower, can not use .

3. Solution : you can use a A,B glue to adhesive the glass water cooling head and test . if still the output is low .
you need think about to buy one . if you need ,i can supply with you , provide free wires connection for the tube Free.

Best regards

Frank

[EXLASer]

Well as people here give their advise and possibly solutions. Wish you good luck !
Regards,
Ms.Mary