The L-732 Dual Scan® Precision Machine Tool Alignment Laser is the
one of only 2 lasers in the world (the L-742 is the other) 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
measures, but also fixes geometry problems on almost any kind of laser-cutting
or water-jet machine, all in a fraction of the time needed with conventional
methods.
Align Machines up to 70% Faster
Traditional methods of alignment include levels, squares, straight edges
and indicators and require numerous setups and a lot of time. In fact,
this is precisely why a lot of companies these days have severely cut
back on their machine calibrations.
Conversely, automatically rotating lasers and live data output create
a powerful combination to align laser cutting and water-jet machines up
to 70% faster than traditional or interferometer methods. Downed machines
will be up and running, producing quality parts in record time. HLI's
automatically rotating lasers are also 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 machine tools.
Live Alignment Data
By providing live alignment data, misalignment errors can quickly and
easily be fixed without having to change the setup. This is a tremendous
benefit, especially if you are used to using an interferometer, where
the entire length of and axis must be measured before the straightness
or flatness can be determined and the data provided is NOT even live.
Check Entire Machine Squareness in Record Time
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 or .00012"/ft
or .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 can be measured, usually with one setup! Where
an interferometer may take hours just to set up a squareness check, the
L-732 takes 10 minutes. And, unlike a cylindrical square, the L-732 can
check the entire length of a machine's axis (up to 100' or 30.5 M), not
just 12" or 24" (305 mm or 610 mm) of it.
Wireless Targets and Readout Speeds Set-up
With Hamar's new line of wireless targets (A-1519, A-1519HR and A-1520),
there is no need to string long extension cords to reference targets.
The targets have up to a 1" (25.4 mm) measuring range and can be
used up to 80 feet (25 meters) from the readout. The new readout (R-1309)
uses a Cassiopeia PDA, color software and a wireless receiver to display
up to 4 targets simultaneously. Other features like electronic zeroing
and target averaging help to speed setup.
Significantly Reduce Part Set-up Time
Another benefit of having a properly aligned machine tool is that part
setup time is significantly reduced. An article in the October 1998 issue
of Quality in Manufacturing Magazine Jim Abitz, tool and die maker, describes
the benefit of laser alignment to the John Deere Corporation:
"..[laser alignment] makes the operators a
lot happier because they don't have to struggle for two or three shifts
to get a machine to work properly."
Simultaneously Measure 2 Axes with One Setup
Another great time saver is the L-732's ability to measure the 2 main
axes of a laser cutting or water-jet machine at the same time with the
same setup. Not only can you measure the flatness and straightness of
each axis, but you can also measure the squareness of the three axes and
also the parallelism of additional axes, like an extending quill or rotary
axis.
Software Quickly Collects and Analyzes Data
Hamar's new line of alignment software, combined with newly designed computer
interfaces, makes collecting and analyzing machining center alignment
data faster and easier than ever before. 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.
