L-703S Lathe/Turning-Center Spindle & Straightness Alignment Laser

L-703S Lathe/Turning-Center Spindle & Straightness Alignment Laser

Description

The L-703S Lathe/Turning-Center Spindle & Straightness Alignment Laser is the lathe “variant” of the L-703 Laser System.  It is a small, battery-operated, diode laser that mounts directly into spindle chucks and collets.  It is used for aligning headstock spindle axes to guideways and sub-spindles and tailstocks.

The L-703S features X-Y angular adjustments with a resolution of .00001 in/ft (0.0008 mm/m) and a range of ±0.36° (±.075 in/ft or ± 6.26 mm/m).  There is a 0.4995 (12.69 mm) mounting stud with the laser pre-aligned concentric to the stud to <.0005 in. (0.012 mm).  This concentricity error is typically eliminated by using either the NORMIN procedure in Lathe10 Software or the L-103 Optical Beam Translator.  The L-703S also features a lithium-ion rechargeable battery with up to 14+ hours of battery life.  The AC charging adapter can also be used for continuous operation.

The L-703S can be used with any of our spindle alignment targets such as the T-1294 T-1295, T-1296, T-1297 and T-261 and our Lathe10 Software.

Applications

  • Guideway straightness checks during PMs and assembly
  • Headstock to tailstock alignment for lathes, OD grinders, turning centers and similar machines
  • Headstock to guideway alignment for lathes, OD grinders, turning centers and similar machines
  • Spindle to subspindle alignments for lathes, OD grinders, turning centers and similar machines
  • Surface plate calibration

Features

  • Lightweight, portable, Li-Ion battery-operated, compact, rugged design.
  • High-resolution angular adjustments for quick alignment of laser beam to bore reference with resolution of .00001 in/ft (0.0008 mm/m) and a range of ± .0375 in./ft (± 3.13 mm/m).
  • Long-range, high accuracy can be used up to 50 feet (15 m).  A long-distance version is available as well.
  • Can be used on many different applications.
  • Laser is concentric to mounting stud to <.0005 in. (0.012 mm).  This concentricity error is typically eliminated by using either the NORMIN procedure in Lathe10 Software or the L-103 Optical Beam Translator
  • Visible laser beam with collimated 3 mm beam.
  • Virtually instantaneous warm-up.
  • 14+ hours battery life continuous use.
  • Easy fixturing for custom applications.
  • Supports most of our spindle targets:  T-1294, T-1295, T-1296, T-1297 and T-261 (with R-358).

Specifications

Size:
See Drawings Tab
Weight:
15.9 oz. (0.45 kg)
Laser Power:
< 0.9 mW
Power Supply:
4,000 mAh Rechargeable LiOn battery.
Battery Life:
14+ hours continuous use
Mounting:
.4495 in. (12.69 mm) OD mounting stud on back of laser
Concentricity to Mounting Stud:
Laser beam concentric to stud <.0005 in. (0.013 mm). Use the L-103 Optical Beam Translator or Lathe10 to correct eliminate this error if needed.
Angular Adjustment:
Horizontal and vertical axes controlled by 2 adjustment knobs on the front of the laser
Angular Adj. Range:
±0.39° (±.08 in/ft or ± 6.6 mm/m)
Angular Adj. Resolution
.00002 in/ft (0.0016 mm/m)
Operating Distance:
50 ft. (15 m). A long-distance version is also available.
Laser Beam Modes:
Continuous and double-blink mode (for ambient light correction). Supports T-1295/T-1296 5-Axis Targets plus the T-261 (with R-358).
Laser Beam Diameter:
.12 in. (3 mm)
Laser Wavelength:
670 nanometers
Materials:
Aluminum & 440 stainless steel mounting stud
All mounting surfaces:
Hardened and ground (54-60 Rockwell)

Drawings