Machine Tool Applications
Faster, More Accurate Machine Tool Calibration & Alignment
Machine Alignment Specialist
Hamar Laser has been making advanced laser alignment systems for machine tool calibration applications for more than 54 years. Our patented state-of-the-art systems align almost all types of metal cutting machinery up to 70% faster than conventional methods that can require days or even weeks. Faster and more accurate laser alignment reduces labor costs and downtime and helps machines cut better parts, reducing scrap rates and increasing productivity.
Wide Range of Machine Tool Applications
Our versatile systems handle a wide range of machine tool applications including machining centers, gantries, boring mills, VTLs, lathes and grinders.
High-Accuracy Improves Throughput and Part Quality
High alignment accuracy combined with ultra-fast data taking significantly reduces machine calibration downtime, improves tool life, increases plant throughput and improves overall part quality.
Easy to Learn & Use
Our systems operate similar to optics and other familiar methods, making them easier to learn and reducing training requirements.
70%
Reduced Alignment Downtime
Our lasers align machines up to 70% faster than conventional methods.
0.25µm
Ultra-Accurate Measurements
Resolution to 0.25 microns. Accuracy up to 0.0013 mm/m.
50+
Years of Experience
We know what works…and
what doesn’t. Try us and see!
Advantages vs. Interferometer Methods Expand +
- Same ultra-high accuracy but easier and faster to setup
- Up to 70% faster alignments
- 1-2 setups vs. 6-8 on a 3-axis machining center
- Re-align errors with real-time data updating vs. static measurements
- Squareness measurements are built into the lasers, avoiding setup of finicky “squareness optics”
- Simultaneous multi-axis alignment checks vs. single-axis checks
- Check alignment of guideways and columns without machine power
Advantages vs. Traditional Methods Expand +
- Up to 10x higher accuracy than levels, straight edges, indicators, etc.
- 1 laser system vs. 4-5 traditional measurement tools
- Ultra-high resolution up to .00001 in (0.00025 mm)
- Up to 75% faster
- Measure entire length of X, Y, W & Z axes up to 100 feet (30 m) for straightness and squareness
- Difficult alignment checks are made easy, such as: bed twist, vertical roll and rotary-axis parallelism
- Simultaneous multi-axis alignment checks vs. single-axis checks
- Real-time data displays automatically update with each adjustment
What Makes Hamar Better?
Ultra-Accuracy
Our laser planes have a flatness accuracy of up to .000015 in/ft. (0.0013 mm/m), flatter than any competing laser, usually by a factor of 8!
High-Speed Alignments
Renowned for their ease of use and fast setups, our systems significantly speed up alignments with real-time data feedback and simultaneous multi-axis adjustment.
Versatility
With 16 different laser alignment products, we have a laser to fit virtually any alignment application for checking concentricity, flatness, straightness, squareness, parallelism, rotation axis collinearity and spindle tramming.
Alignment Experience
More than 5 decades of alignment experience goes into every product, along with our 28 patents! We know laser alignment!
Innovation
We design innovative laser systems engineered for specific applications, not inferior and under-performing “one-size-fits-all” products.
Service
Family owned and operated, we make and service our lasers right here in the USA, providing our customers with a high level of personal service.
What Our Customers Say
Russell Roberson
President
Omega Solutions, Inc. (OSI)
"We’ve been using a Hamar Laser alignment system for 15 years. When anybody sees it in action, they see how accurate it is, how it shows alignment data in real time and how easily the results can be repeated...
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Josh Miller
Service Manager
Exact Machine Service
"I want to give you some feedback on our first alignment with our new Hamar system [L-743 Ultra-Precision Triple Scan laser]. We used it to install and align a new bridge mill...
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Chris Merani
DC Engineering Works LLC
"I am very impressed with the overall fit and finish of everything. The Kaisen foam is well designed and every component has a well thought out home. The position and orientation of each component... Read More...
Charles M
Operations Manager ‐ Alignment Services
Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, Ltd
"We have been using Hamar laser equipment for about 14 years and have had nothing but great support from your staff all around, Read More...
- L-700 Lathe Alignment System
- L-702SP 5-Axis Machine Tool & Spindle Alignment System
- L-703 Bore, Spindle & Straightness Laser Alignment Systems
- L-705 Bore Alignment Laser System
- L-706 Bore Laser System
- L-706 Small-Bore Alignment Laser System
- L-708 Internal Bore Laser Systems
- L-730 Precision Leveling Laser
- L-732 Precision Dual Scan® Laser