# Gweike M-Series Laser Manual & Troubleshooting Wiki

> Independent owner-built guide to the Gweike M-Series by The Yield Point. This is not an official Gweike manual.

Canonical site: https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/
Scope: M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, M3 Ultra; M800 and M1200 source workflows where stated
Official manual: https://dns.gweikecloud.com/static/service/Gweike-M-Series-User-Manual.zip
Machine-readable JSON: https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/ai-index.json

## Safety boundary

Never bypass an interlock or safety input. Stop for uncontrolled emission/motion, damaged optics/fiber, fire, leaks near electricity, or safety faults. Use qualified trades and local rules.
Do not provide or request service passwords. Exact electrical, gas, focus, and protected service values must come from documentation for the delivered machine.

## Guides

- [How to Calibrate the Gweike M-Series FTC Cutting Head](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/cnc-cutting/calibrate-ftc-head/): Safely calibrate the M-Series floating cutting head, recognize a trustworthy result, and stop for FTC signal or collision symptoms.
  Applies to: M-Series CNC configurations with FTC height control. Evidence: Official manual procedure + fault isolation. Safety: Moving head and crash prevention.
- [How to Check Gweike M-Series X/Y Scale and Kerf](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/cnc-cutting/check-scale-and-kerf/): Use a simple test coupon to separate drawing-unit, axis-scale, mechanical, and kerf-compensation errors on a Gweike M-Series.
  Applies to: CNC-equipped M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Owner question + standard measurement method. Safety: Supervised test cutting and sharp hot parts.
- [How to Cut and Engrave in Gweike mLaser](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/cnc-cutting/cut-and-engrave/): A step-by-step M-Series mLaser workflow for importing, scaling, layering, sorting, simulating, framing, cutting, and engraving.
  Applies to: CNC-equipped M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual procedure, independently rewritten. Safety: Supervised enclosed laser operation.
- [Fix Gweike M-Series Dross, Blowouts, and Incomplete Cuts](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/cnc-cutting/cut-quality-troubleshooting/): Diagnose Gweike M-Series fiber cut problems by symptom without blindly increasing power: optics, nozzle, focus, gas, speed, material, and cooling.
  Applies to: Fiber-equipped M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Manual-derived workflow + field-tested diagnostic method. Safety: Hot sharp coupons, fire, high-pressure gas, laser radiation.
- [How to Use Flight Cutting on a Gweike M-Series](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/cnc-cutting/flight-cutting/): Introduce M-Series flight cutting safely after ordinary cutting is stable, with suitable geometry, process checks, simulation, and a controlled comparison.
  Applies to: Supported M-Series CNC configurations. Evidence: Official manual workflow + owner verification method. Safety: High-speed coordinated motion.
- [How to Frame and Set the Origin on a Gweike M-Series](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/cnc-cutting/frame-and-origin/): Place an mLaser CNC job accurately without a camera by understanding origin modes, checking scale, and framing with laser output disabled.
  Applies to: CNC-equipped M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual workflow + owner workshop notes. Safety: No-emission motion verification.
- [Gweike M-Series CNC Cutting and Engraving](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/cnc-cutting/): The complete M-Series CNC workflow for fiber and CO2 jobs: file preparation, process selection, calibration, framing, simulation, cutting, and diagnosis.
  Applies to: CNC-equipped M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + owner workshop notes. Safety: Enclosed CNC laser operation.
- [Gweike M-Series Manuals, Software, Downloads, and Sources](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/downloads/): Direct links to the official Gweike M-Series manual archive, Windows software, tutorials, safety sources, owner community, and this wiki's machine-readable indexes.
  Applies to: M-Series only. Evidence: Current source directory. Safety: Verify downloads and machine compatibility.
- [How to Focus the Gweike M-Series Fiber and CO2 Heads](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/faq/fiber-focus/): Distinguish FTC stand-off, fiber process focus, and CO2 physical focusing on an M-Series; establish a repeatable reference without copying another machine's gauge.
  Applies to: Fiber and CO2-equipped M-Series configurations. Evidence: Official manual + owner focus-gauge question. Safety: Output disabled for setup; controlled test coupons.
- [Gweike M-Series File Formats and Design Software](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/faq/file-formats/): Prepare CAD, vector, and raster artwork for M-Series mLaser, choose a robust exchange format, and verify units, geometry, layers, and engraving after import.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official mLaser workflow + current compatibility research. Safety: Simulate and frame every imported job.
- [Gweike M-Series Gas and Regulator Guide](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/faq/gas-guide/): Choose and verify oxygen, nitrogen, air, or shielding-gas hardware for M-Series cutting, welding, and cleaning without one unsafe universal value.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual context + owner questions + gas-safety principles. Safety: High-pressure and oxygen service.
- [Gweike M-Series Frequently Asked Questions](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/faq/): Plain answers to common Gweike M-Series questions about LightBurn, mLaser, gas, regulators, file formats, focusing, model variants, and compatibility.
  Applies to: M2, M3, M800, and M1200 families as noted. Evidence: Official current sources + owner questions. Safety: Verify exact delivered configuration.
- [Does the Gweike M-Series Work with LightBurn?](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/faq/lightburn-compatibility/): Current, date-stamped answer on LightBurn support for Gweike M2 and M3 Series machines and the safe software workflow in the meantime.
  Applies to: Gweike M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Direct statement from LightBurn staff. Safety: Do not force an unsupported controller profile.
- [Gweike M2 vs M3, Pro, Max, and Ultra Guide Compatibility](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/faq/model-compatibility/): Map this wiki to current Gweike M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra, M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max, M3 Ultra, M800, and M1200 variants.
  Applies to: M-Series only. Evidence: Current official Gweike product page. Safety: Confirm serial-number configuration before applying a procedure.
- [Convert a Gweike M-Series from CNC to Handheld Mode](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/handheld/change-to-handheld/): A configuration-controlled procedure for removing the CNC head and connecting the handheld head while protecting optics and restoring safety controls.
  Applies to: Handheld-capable M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual procedure, independently rewritten. Safety: Source isolation and open-beam reconfiguration.
- [How to Use Gweike M-Series Handheld Cutting Mode](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/handheld/handheld-cutting/): Prepare an M-Series handheld fiber cutting setup, contain the transmitted beam and sparks, run a test, and diagnose the result safely.
  Applies to: Handheld-cutting-capable M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual procedure + safety analysis. Safety: Open-beam laser, transmitted beam, fire, fumes, hot metal.
- [How to Set Up Gweike M-Series Handheld Laser Welding](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/handheld/handheld-welding/): Set up an M-Series handheld welding head, shielding gas, ground, wire feeder, and a controlled first weld while diagnosing unstable results.
  Applies to: Handheld-welding-capable M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual workflow + primary fume guidance. Safety: Open-beam laser, fumes, hot metal, gas, wire feed.
- [Gweike M-Series Handheld Welding, Cutting, and Cleaning](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/handheld/): Safely change an M-Series from CNC to handheld operation and set up welding, cutting, and laser cleaning without mixing configurations.
  Applies to: Handheld-capable M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + primary safety sources. Safety: Open-beam Class 4 laser work.
- [How to Use Gweike M-Series Laser Cleaning Safely](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/handheld/laser-cleaning/): Assess coatings, establish open-beam and fume controls, choose a conservative cleaning baseline, and evaluate an M-Series laser-cleaning test patch.
  Applies to: Cleaning-capable M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual workflow + industrial-hygiene principles. Safety: Open-beam laser, contaminated plume, substrate damage, fire.
- [Gweike M-Series Laser Manual & Troubleshooting Wiki](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/): Independent Gweike M-Series manual, step-by-step how-tos, FAQs, and symptom-first troubleshooting for M2, M3, Pro, Max, and Ultra owners.
  Applies to: Gweike M-Series. Evidence: Independent companion. Safety: See guide.
- [Calculate Gweike M-Series Rotary Lead and Restore the Axes](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/rotary/calculate-lead-and-restore/): Calculate M-Series rotary lead from diameter and gear ratio, verify it without output, diagnose scale error, and restore the flat-bed configuration.
  Applies to: Rotary-capable M2 and M3 configurations. Evidence: Official manual formula + independent verification method. Safety: Configuration change and controlled motion.
- [Gweike M-Series Rotary Axis Guide](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/rotary/): Set up M-Series rotary cutting, engraving, cleaning, welding, and quenching workflows while preserving and restoring the original flat-bed axis configuration.
  Applies to: Rotary-equipped M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + independent verification steps. Safety: Chuck, rotation, cables, open-beam modes.
- [Gweike M-Series Rotary Cleaning, Welding, and Quenching](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/rotary/rotary-cleaning-welding/): Set up synchronized shaft rotation for M-Series laser cleaning, welding, or surface-treatment workflows with safe cable routing and a no-emission proof.
  Applies to: Equipped M-Series handheld and rotary configurations. Evidence: Official manual procedure + open-beam controls. Safety: Open beam, rotating shaft, plume, hot work.
- [How to Use Gweike M-Series Rotary Cutting](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/rotary/rotary-cutting/): Set up and verify M-Series rotary tube cutting with fiber or CO2, including chucking, axis mapping, lead, path simulation, focus, and restoration.
  Applies to: Rotary-capable M2 and M3 configurations. Evidence: Official manual procedure, independently rewritten. Safety: Rotating stock, laser, gas, hot falling parts.
- [How to Use Gweike M-Series Rotary Engraving](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/rotary/rotary-engraving/): Configure M-Series rotary engraving with fiber or CO2, calculate circumference scaling, preserve aspect ratio, test seam placement, and restore flat-bed parameters.
  Applies to: Rotary-capable M2 and M3 configurations. Evidence: Official manual procedure, independently rewritten. Safety: Rotating work and laser processing.
- [Gweike M-Series Pre-Installation Requirements](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/start-here/before-delivery/): Plan access, floor space, power, gas, cooling water, extraction, networking, and rigging before a Gweike M-Series arrives.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + owner workshop notes. Safety: Site planning; qualified trades required.
- [First Safe Fiber Test Cut on a Gweike M-Series](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/start-here/first-fiber-test-cut/): Validate a new Gweike M-Series with a small, controlled fiber test that separates motion, calibration, focus, gas, and process issues.
  Applies to: Fiber-equipped M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual workflow + owner workshop method. Safety: Class 4 laser process, fire, hot metal, high-pressure gas.
- [Start Here — Gweike M-Series Setup](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/start-here/): A safe commissioning path for a new Gweike M-Series machine, from delivery planning through the first controlled test cut.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + owner workshop notes. Safety: Commissioning checklist.
- [How to Install the Gweike M-Series Laser Source and CNC Head](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/start-here/install-laser-source/): Install an M800 or M1200-class source and CNC fiber head while protecting the armored delivery fiber and optical interfaces.
  Applies to: M-Series source-equipped configurations. Evidence: Official manual procedure, independently rewritten. Safety: Delicate optics, heavy equipment, laser radiation.
- [How to Install mLaser and Connect a Gweike M-Series](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/start-here/install-mlaser/): Install mLaser on Windows, make a direct Ethernet connection, record network settings, and diagnose the connection by layers.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + owner troubleshooting. Safety: Control connection; laser remains disabled during setup.
- [How to Unpack and Position a Gweike M-Series](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/start-here/unpack-and-position/): A damage-aware, safety-first sequence for receiving, unpacking, moving, leveling, and inspecting a Gweike M-Series laser.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + owner workshop notes. Safety: Heavy machinery and rigging.
- [Gweike M-Series Electrical, Gas, Cooling, and First Power-On](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/start-here/utilities-and-first-power/): Connect Gweike M-Series power, protective earth, cooling, gas, and extraction, then make a controlled first power-on.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + primary safety sources. Safety: High voltage, pressure, fumes, and laser interlocks.
- [Diagnose a Gweike M-Series FTC Signal Wire Alarm](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/troubleshooting/ftc-signal-wire-alarm/): Triage an M-Series FTC signal wire alarm through nozzle, ceramic, material, connections, cable behavior, configuration, and support evidence.
  Applies to: M-Series CNC configurations with FTC height control. Evidence: Manual calibration context + unresolved owner report. Safety: Crash prevention; never bypass height/safety input.
- [Gweike M-Series Troubleshooting](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/troubleshooting/): A symptom-first Gweike M-Series fault-finding method covering mLaser connection, remote pendant, FTC alarms, laser-source diagnostics, cut quality, and maintenance.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + owner reports + conservative fault isolation. Safety: Diagnose without bypassing protections.
- [Gweike M-Series Maintenance Schedule](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/troubleshooting/maintenance-schedule/): A daily-to-annual M-Series schedule for optics, cooling, extraction, gas, motion, cables, backups, and safety controls.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official maintenance context + owner-community schedule, reorganized. Safety: Isolate hazardous energy before service.
- [Fix mLaser Not Connecting to a Gweike M-Series](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/troubleshooting/mlaser-will-not-connect/): Diagnose a Gweike M-Series mLaser Ethernet connection from physical link through static IP, adapter routing, firewall, software version, and controller state.
  Applies to: M2 and M3 families. Evidence: Official manual + network fault isolation. Safety: Keep laser output disabled during connection tests.
- [Fix a Gweike M-Series Remote Pendant or Handle Not Working](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/troubleshooting/pendant-not-working/): Separate pairing, USB receiver, Windows HID, software focus, and pendant hardware faults on a Gweike M-Series remote handle.
  Applies to: M-Series configurations with wireless remote handle. Evidence: Official handle manual + real owner report. Safety: Output disabled; motion area clear.
- [Read Gweike M-Series Laser Source Alarms and Logs](https://gweike-m-series.theyieldpoint.com/troubleshooting/read-laser-source-alarms/): Connect the supplied laser-source diagnostic software, read status and logs without changing service values, preserve evidence, and know when to stop.
  Applies to: M-Series configurations with supported M800/M1200-class source workflows. Evidence: Official manual procedure, independently rewritten. Safety: Read-only diagnostics; do not open or service the source.