Introduction: Why Aging Tests Matter for Laser Machines
In general, key electrical components—including laser sources, galvanometers, control cards, and power supplies—in laser machines such as laser welding machines, laser cleaning machines, and laser marking machines undergo aging tests before leaving the factory. Aging test is really important.
In this article, the Scotle team explains what laser machine aging tests are, why they are necessary, and how they are conducted before shipment.
What Is a Laser Machine Aging Test?
A laser machine aging test is a quality verification process that evaluates the durability and stability of laser equipment by simulating long-term operation or high-stress working conditions.
Instead of relying only on short functional checks, aging tests allow manufacturers to identify early-stage defects, performance instability, or thermal risks that may appear after extended use. This is especially important for key electrical components that directly affect laser output accuracy and system safety.
Why Aging Testing Is Necessary for Laser Machines
Aging testing is necessary to identify potential defects at an early stage, improve equipment stability, ensure a longer service life in real-world applications, and reduce maintenance costs caused by early failures.
How Laser Machine Aging Tests Are Conducted
During aging testing, these components are subjected to harsher conditions than normal operating environments, such as:
- High or Low Temperature Environments: Simulating the device’s performance under extreme weather conditions.
- Continuous Operation for Extended Periods: Running the device for long durations to check its long-term stability.
- High Load Operation: Simulating the device’s performance under high load to ensure it doesn’t fail when consuming high power.
All Scotle laser machines undergo an 8-hour full-power aging test before delivery
As a leading laser machine manufacturer and supplier，all finished fiber laser machines produced by Scotle, including handheld laser welding machines, UV laser marking machines, and pulsed laser cleaning machines, must pass a minimum 8-hour aging test before shipment.
This process includes long-duration full-power laser emission, continuous system monitoring, and stability verification. Only machines that meet strict performance and reliability standards are approved for delivery.
Conclusion
Aging testing is a critical step in laser machine manufacturing. By simulating long-term and high-stress operating conditions, aging tests help verify performance stability, reliability, and safety before shipment.
