Genuine Sony KEM-400AAA BluRay Laser Lens with Deck for PS3 (Refurbished)

This factory replacement is what works for the game doctor in you! Save money and fix your system by replacing it at a fraction of the original one price!
Our laser replacement is a complete unit and is an easy part to fit, the installation takes about 15 minutes. You don't need any special tools to fit the part;
you can do the job with just two screwdrivers and a stanley knife.
1.1.Fix one of the most common problems with your Playstation 3:
Disc Read Error.
Reads Only CD's
Problems Reading certain games.
Disc loading time seems longer than ever.
Screen Flickers or Skip when playing unscratched
2.Includes laser, hub/motor, worm motor, laser gear, and frame. Easy Install.
3.Each laser is tested and in fully working condition.
4.Suitable for console with PS3.
5.Model: KES-400AAA
Package Content : 1 x PS3 KES-400AAA laser with deck
Compatible with:All PS3 console
 

Question: I am running 2 Mazak sheet lasers. 1 2.5kW and 1 2.0kW. Both machines are the STX510 S/C. We are using II-VI ZnSe Plano Convex lenses, 5" focal length. We run both machines around the clock 7 days a week. We cut mainly 16 gauge mild steel. Occasionally aluminum and S.S. We noticed that the lifespan of the laser lenses in our laser tube cutters is far longer than the lenses in our sheet cutters.
1)How often should we be cleaning the lens?
2)What is the average lifespan of a sheet laser lens?
3)Where can you get laser lenses refurbished?
4)Do refurbished lenses last as long as brand new?
5)Are there benefits to running a Positive meniscus lens instead of Plano Convex?

Answer: The lenses in a flatcutter see more action than a tubecutting machine first and foremost. Most OEM recommend cleaning the lens once at least every 8 hours.
5" Focus Lenses usually get hit quicker with spatter because they are closer to the nozzle and if piercing parameters are too aggressive or not optimized this will create a lot of spatter and eventually hit the lens. There is no way to predict how many hours it will last (I used to tell customer it could last you as little as 2 minutes (reflection) or as much as 1000 hours (mainly cutting thin steel). Reflection from aluminum (yes, I don't care what anybody says, aluminum reflects and can kill your lens), copper (mirrors are made of copper), not cutting through stainless (welding on top of the material).
1. Once every 8 hour shift would be the least
2. Depends on what you are cutting and also the mode of the resonator (prefocusing will destroy lenses as well)
3. Laser Research Optics
4. Not really but they are cheaper
5. The meniscus lens will probably give you a bit more speed on thin materials (small waist) but the plano convex will probably be better on thicker materials (longer waist) and they are cheaper since they don't have to be ground as a meniscus. Also, the OEM's usually design their system with one lens in mind, so you may check with Mazak first and see if they have experienced with this type of lens.