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Replacement of capacitive nozzle body
Laser cutting head sometimes would be hit during its working, and in that case, if unlucky, the
capacitive nozzle body will need to be replaced. (Figure 17)
■ Replacement of ceramic ring:
(1) Screw off the nozzle tips;
(2) Hold the ceramic ring straight and then screw off the lock ring;
(3) Alignment the pin hole of the new ceramic ring with the 2 locating pin, and hold straight the
ceramic ring, then screw on the lock ring;
(4) Screw on nozzle tips and tighten it with proper strength.
■ Replacement of nozzle tips:
(1) Screw off the nozzle tips;
(2) Screw on a new nozzle tips and tighten it with proper strength;
(3) Head calibration must be done again after the replacement of nozzle tips or ceramic rings.
Figure 17. Ceramic rings and nozzle tips of A230E electric fiber laser cutting head.