The L-732 Precision Dual Scan® Laser is the ideal instrument to quickly
and accurately calibrate the geometry of most sawmills. The L-732 is one
of only 2 lasers in the world (the other is the L-742) to offer 2 automatically
rotating laser planes that are accurate enough for today's ever-tightening
tolerances. This creates a powerful tool that not only FINDS, but also
FIXES geometry problems, all in a fraction of the time needed with conventional
methods.
Quickly Set Carriage Straightness and Blade Squareness
The L-732 has 2 vertical continuously sweeping laser planes that are square
to each other. The first laser plane can be used to quickly and easily
measure and set the straightness of the log carrier. The second plane
can be used to check the squareness of cross-cutting saw bladeS. And both
of these alignment tasks can usually be accomplished from 1 setup!
200' Range for Flatness and Straightness
The L-732 has a range of 100 feet (30.5 meters) in radius for measuring
straightness. This means most saw mills can be aligned with one setup.
In fact, if the laser is placed in the center of the mill it has a range
of 200 feet (61 M).
If measuring flatness is desired, the L-732 can be repositioned so that
it has one horizontal and 1 vertical laser plane. This allows the laser
to check the flatness and straightness at the same time with one setup.
And since the laser automatically rotates, multiple targets can be used
from the same laser source, which means more than part of the mill can
be aligned at the same time.
Target
with Built-In Readout Speeds Setup
With Hamar's new line of targets with built-in readouts (A-1531, A-1532
& A-1533), there is no need to string long extension cords to reference
targets. The targets have up to a 3" (76 mm) measuring range, a measuring
resolution of 0.001" (.02 mm) and can be used up to 100 feet (30
meters) from the laser. Other features like electronic zeroing and target
averaging help to speed setup.
Continuously Sweeping Lasers and Live Data Reduces Downtime
Continuously sweeping lasers and live data output create a powerful combination
to align the mill up to 70% faster than traditional methods. Downed machines
will be up and running, producing quality product in record time. HLI's
continuously sweeping lasers are far superior to other point-and-shoot
laser systems that require time-consuming manual laser rotation and target
setup for each point measured. They also allow the use of multiple targets,
which is especially helpful for large machines.
By providing live alignment data, misalignment errors can be quickly and
easily fixed without having to change the setup. This is especially useful
if you are used to using optics where many setups are required to perform
alignments.
Squareness Built Into Laser Head
One of the L-732's greatest features is its built-in squareness (each
plane is square to each other to within 2 arc seconds - 0.00012"/ft
or 0.01 mm/M)). If you have ever tried to set up a cylindrical square
or interferometer to check squareness, you will be amazed at how quickly
and easily the squareness of not just one axis, but 2 axes can be measured,
usually with one setup! And, unlike a cylindrical square, the L-732 can
check the entire length of a machine's axis, up to 100 feet (30.5 meters),
not just 12" (305 mm) or 24" (610 mm) of it.
Simultaneously Measure 2 Axes with One Setup
Another great time saver is the L-732's ability to measure the 2 main
axes of the mill at the same time. Not only can you measure the flatness
and straightness of each axis, but you can also measure the squareness
of the 2 axes.
L-732 Significantly Reduces Stack Up Errors
One of the biggest problems with aligning saw mills with conventional
methods is that many different alignment tools must be used, requiring
a lot of time and increasing stack-up errors. Another problem is that
an alignment is only as good as the tools used to perform it. The machinist
level is a good example: it has a resolution of .0005" per foot,
not very accurate for today's ever-tightening tolerances.
The L-732's laser planes, by contrast, have a flatness of 2 arc seconds
(0.00012"/ft or 0.01mm/M) in a 180º sweep and 1 arc second (0.00006"/ft
or 0.005 mm/M) in 90º sweep. The laser planes are square to each
other to within 2 arc seconds (0.00012"/ft or 0.01 mm/M). They further
have the advantage of creating a single reference from which to measure
machine geometry, significantly reducing stack-up errors.
Software
Quickly Collects and Analyzes Data
Hamar's new line of alignment software, combined with newly designed computer
interfaces, makes collecting and analyzing alignment data faster and easier.
All of the software is Windows based and provides large, color graphics.
Alignment reports clearly and concisely show the machine's condition.
In today's world of ISO 9000 documentation hell, our software will help
you submit alignment reports in record time.
Target
with Built-In Readout Speeds Setup 