
B-70255EN/01 8.OSCILLATOR CONNECTIONS
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(8) Pressure control valve
This valve is provided to maintain a specified laser gas pressure
in the oscillator. The valve is consistently and precisely opened
or closed according to commands issued from the CNC,
controlling the flow rate of the fresh laser gas supply.
(9) Exhaust flow rate adjustment valve
This valve adjusts the flow rate of laser gas exhausted from the
oscillator during normal operation. This valve is factory-adjusted,
so no adjustment is required except when the valve is replaced.
(10) Exhaust valve
This solenoid valve connects the exhaust pump to the inside of
the oscillator. When the oscillator starts, this valve is opened to
allow laser gas to exhaust from the oscillator. During normal
operation, this valve is closed, and a constant amount of laser gas
exhausts through the exhaust flow rate adjustment valve attached
in parallel.
(11) Three-way valve
This solenoid valve switches among the exhaust pump, oscillator,
and atmosphere. During exhaust pump operation, the valve is
connected to the oscillator. When the exhaust pump is stopped,
the valve switches to the atmosphere so that the exhaust pump is
open to the atmospheric pressure.
(12) Bypass valve
This solenoid valve connects the motor room of the turbo blower
and the exhaust pump. When the oscillator starts, this valve is
opened to allow laser gas to exhaust from the motor room.
During normal operation, this valve is closed, and a constant
amount of gas exhausts through the orifice connected in parallel.
Fig.8.3(a) Gas controller layout