Laser Alignment Versatility
For years, machines were aligned using imperfect methods and the process involved wire and string, fishing cord, rulers, and a lot of math. Employees would pull wire across the machines […] Read more ›
Lathe Alignment Made Easy With a Laser
Rotating machinery needs to be properly aligned in order to run efficiently and produce quality parts. This machinery relies on two opposing spindles, or a single spindle and an opposing […] Read more ›
Laser Measurement Tools for Roll Alignment
Many manufacturing companies depend on production equipment that contain a wide variety of roll, such as , idler rolls, feed rolls, accumulator rolls, pinch rolls, pinch rolls, web spreader rolls […] Read more ›
Why Do You Need Laser Alignment?
Industrial plant machinery must be well aligned in order to produce high quality products. If industrial equipment and machinery are not properly aligned, the output may be negatively impacted. Traditional […] Read more ›
Gauging Level and Flat Using Laser Alignment Tools
The terms “level” and “flat” are used interchangeably and, in some cases, assumed to mean the same thing. In fact, they are different, but both can be measured using laser […] Read more ›
Checking Your Machine Tools For Wear With a Laser Alignment System
Lathes, milling machines, jig borers, grinding machines, and other machine tools all have moving slides or tables that experience wear. Power failures, programming errors, and failing parts can result in […] Read more ›
What Alignment Problem Can We Help You Solve?
Recently, Pinpoint Laser Systems developed two new Laser Microgage mounts that can accommodate bore diameters as large as 3 feet and as small as 2 ½ inches for a large […] Read more ›
Aligning Spindles, Chucks, Tool Holders, and Tailstocks with a Laser
Rotating machinery works best, runs more efficiently, and produces better quality parts if it is properly aligned. Frequently, we hear from customers that are voicing concerns about lathes where the […] Read more ›
Are You Confused About Measurement Terminology?
You do not have to be. There are a few key terms and once you understand these you are ready to talk about a wide variety of measuring devices. The […] Read more ›
Bucking In or Do the Math?
When using a laser alignment system to check a machine or sub-assembly for straightness, flatness, bore alignment and many other geometric parameters, we often need to normalize the laser reference […] Read more ›
