Spindle Alignment Applications and Benefits

Applications:

• Transfer-line spindles
• Rotary-dial machines
• Twin-barrel extruders
• Boring bars
• Turning Centers (cylindrical, OD/ID grinders, lathes)
• Part positioning
• Pick & place positioning
• Robot homing
• Fiber optic towers
• Headstock/Tailstock

Features:

• Simple fixturing for mounting the laser and target.
• Center resolution of 0.5 microns (.00002") and angular resolution of .00002"/ft.
• Live measurement data in 4 axes (vertical and horizontal angle and center).
• Windows based software with large, color graphics.
• Software corrects mounting errors and calculates shim values.
• L-700 mounts in the spindle to project its axis of rotation out to 100'.
• Vertical and horizontal controls for both angle and center for adjustment of laser to spindle's precise axis of rotation.
• Laser runs from up to 8 hours on a standard, replaceable 9-volt battery.
• Only needs 10" of space between spindle and master part.

Benefits:

• 0.5-Micron Resolution Improves Part Quality
  The L-700 Spindle Alignment system has a centering resolution of 0.5 microns (.00002") and angular resolution of .00002"/ft. Combined with software to correct mounting errors, the system produces a very accurate alignment; less than .0001" under good environmental conditions. This extremely high level of accuracy can dramatically improve machine performance and reduce scrap rates.
• Live Data Speeds Alignment, Reduces Downtime
  The L-700 significantly speeds machine alignment by simultaneously checking the vertical and horizontal center and angle readings, and providing live alignment data, so without changing the setup, alignment errors can be quickly and easily fixed. The software also speeds up the alignment by providing shim values and moves for spindle box alignments, using large, color graphics.
• Misalignment Data in 10 Minutes
  The L-700 Spindle Alignment System is so easy to set up that you can have a quick measurement of misalignment data in 10 minutes. The Windows-based software speeds setup and data taking and even corrects for mechanical mounting errors! It also provides a large color graphical display of the misalignment in all 4 axes.
• Saves Money on Master Parts and Pallets
  Since the Windows based Spindle8 software corrects mounting errors, you will no longer need to spend $50,000.00+ on master parts that meticulously replicate the desired part. All that is needed is a fixture with the correct hole location and the system does the rest. This significantly reduces master part and pallet capital requirements.
• Single or Dual Spindle Alignment Capability
  With the addition of an extra laser, computer interface and 4-axis target, the L-700 Spindle Alignment System can also handle complex multiple spindle applications. Our Spindle8 Software can handle both single or dual spindle alignment.
• Patented 4-Axis Target
  The L-700 Spindle Alignment System's 4-axis target measures both the horizontal and vertical center and angular readings simultaneously. This creates a powerful tool for aligning a spindle to a master part, or tailstock or sub-spindle to the headstock on a lathe.

 

		L-700 Laser The L-700 is a Class II solid-state diode laser with a visible beam that is user-adjustable to be concentric to the center of its mounting stud or the rotation axis of the spindle in which the unit is mounted. The operating range is up to 30' (up to 100' with the L-701).
		T-261A 4-axis Spindle Target The T-261A 4-Axis Spindle Target has the most angular sensitivity of any Hamar Laser target. It reads both center and angle (pitch & yaw) simultaneously, allowing a real-time display of alignment. It has a resolution of .00002" in center and .00002"/ft. in angle.
		R-358 Computer Interface The R-358 computer interface provides high accuracy (.00002" resolution) for downloading live target data into a computer.