05/13/25 03:08PM Lasers - Dorian

Issue type: Equipment Problem
Area: Lasers
Equipment: Dorian
Summary: Red laser misaligned.
Additional Info: I used the rotary and after switching back to normal mode on power on it made a motor noise that was abnormal for about 30 seconds during the home sequence. Now the red laser hits the head 1/2” outside of the mirror hole.

Didn’t try cutting as I suspect the carriage is racked or …

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@stepho is there a way to mark this in Skedda so folks don’t unwittingly book Dorian while it’s down? I was able to switch over to Tarkin this morning since it was free, but I see someone has Dorian booked this afternoon.

@NickE

As Nathan mentioned, @NickE is your source for all things laser.

Context - I’ve moved out of state, and so now am just a cheerful observer of all things Asmbly

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This was red tagged almost the exact same time that you posted this message. Funny timing

Good catch/thanks!

Update for this post as a whole: Dorian’s alignment somehow was knocked off in multiple ways, and may take some time to repair back to being fully operational. I’ll keep everyone updated as we learn more.

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