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Maintenance

The Maintenance page in Machine Settings helps you track machine usage and schedule maintenance tasks.

Maintenance Settings

Hour Counters​

Rayforge tracks how long your machine has been in use. These counters help you schedule preventive maintenance.

Laser Hours​

Tracks the total time the laser has been firing. Use this to:

  • Schedule laser tube replacement (CO2 tubes typically last 1000-3000 hours)
  • Monitor laser diode degradation
  • Track warranty periods

Job Hours​

Tracks the total time spent running jobs, including travel moves. Use this to:

  • Schedule belt tensioning
  • Plan bearing lubrication
  • Track overall machine usage

Movement Hours​

Tracks the time spent moving (not cutting). Use this to:

  • Schedule stepper motor maintenance
  • Plan rail cleaning and lubrication

Resetting Counters​

After performing maintenance, you can reset the relevant counter:

  1. Click the reset button next to the counter
  2. Confirm the reset in the dialog
  3. The counter returns to zero
Maintenance Schedule

Common maintenance intervals:

  • Daily: Clean lens, check mirror alignment
  • Weekly: Clean rails, check belt tension
  • Monthly: Lubricate bearings, check electrical connections
  • Yearly: Full inspection, replace worn parts

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