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We are now convinced that our argon ion laser must be replaced.
It flickers and the power output has dropped quite a bit.
The local Leica rep will happily replace it for about
15,600 Euro + 8 hours labor...
Lasos informs us that this is a special order model for Leica, they
cannot sell it directly, and have no equivalent "non-oem" model.
So, my questions for the SP5 experts on the list.
1. Has anyone replaced the argon-ion laser with an equivalent "non-oem"
laser?
2. Has anyone had their laser rebuilt? If so by whom, and were the
results good? (Replies to me from the people who rebuild lasers are
welcome...)
3. Is anyone using a solid state laser in an SP5 to provide the 488nm
and 514nm lines? Cobolt makes such a combined laser (basically 2 lasers
set up in one box to put out coalligned 514nm and 488nm lines). It is
expensive, but given what Leica wants for the argon laser, it may be
worth considering.
Any input on this will be much appreciated.
--aryeh
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Aryeh Weiss
Faculty of Engineering
Bar Ilan University
Ramat Gan 52900 Israel
Ph: 972-3-5317638
FAX: 972-3-7384051