Layer lines due to decreased laser strength - Clean galvos again?

Has Support asked you to print this ?

If not you should do so, it’s a very good way to see if the optical surfaces are clean or not.

If the pillars loot like this it’s not good :

If they look like this you’re fine :

I would also recommend looking at this page for cleaning methods :
https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=9025

In particular the “Drop and Drag Method” which is dead efficient. I have never had to remove the galvo blocks to clean my machines but it’s definitely more challenging.

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