OVERVIEW
The K40 can be improved innumerably, but here are some articles that highlight the most significant improvements and repairs you can make.
Optics and exhaust modifications are the most frequent.
After using the K40 for a while, changes are frequently made to the gantry and other moving elements to improve the K40’s accuracy and dependability for better work.
Our articles cover a wide range of topics, including upgrades you should make and upgrades you can make.
It all depends on the work you do with your K40 laser what type of upgrades you need to make.
K40 laser upgrades
One comprehensive article on the K40 laser machine's repairs, upgrades, and enhancements.
Fix your laser head
Here's how to improve the well-known air assist head if you've already purchased one.
Upgraded power control
Upgrade your analog power control to a easier setup to set correct power levels.
Convert from digital to analog
Put an analog potentiometer setup in place of your digital panel. This will help you with more accurate power settings.
3D printed parts – in a laser?
Home and desktop machines like lasers, 3D printers, and other CNC are now more widely available to everyone, which leads to a lot of modifications and add-ons that can extend or improve your k40 laser.
Prevent condensation on the laser tube
Condensation may form on your tube in humid or hot environments, and it may also do so in environments with lower indoor temperatures or with very cold coolant flows.
Upgrade your K40 power supply
Upgrading the PSU before use will stop the PSU problems if the tube goes bad or the rectifier burns to prevent damaging the flyback. The upgrade is a couple of dollars worth, but can save you a lot of waiting and head ache later.