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   From: sam@repairfaq.org   
      
   KK  writes:   
      
   > I have seen some lasers (especially high power laser) that has tubes   
   > along beam path.   
   > What is main purpose of the tube?   
      
   Sometimes simply to keep out dust. :)   
      
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