Microgage 2D

May 01, 2011

Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing a new, multi-purpose universal alignment kit to improve machinery alignment and enhance production efficiency. Misaligned rolls and web systems, uneven travel on CNC machine tools, misaligned extrusion casings and poorly aligned bore tubes can all be precisely measured and realigned with the aid of this newest Laser Microgage 2D kit. The Microgage is easy and intuitive to use allowing you to quickly check your production machinery while reducing dependence on expensive outside alignment services. Now, plant engineers and maintenance personnel can perform their own alignments on their own machinery at an affordable price.

The Microgage 2D universal alignment kit includes a laser transmitter, a digital receiver, and a handheld display. Readings are shown on a LCD screen in 0.0001 inch increments or millimeters and the operator can change settings for their needs. A rotating base is included, for aligning and checking flat planes such as machine beds, roller assemblies, sliding mechanical stages and other planer equipment.

A precise right angle beam bender is also included for squaring machinery, checking the vertical axis of machine tools, monitoring parallelism of rails, realigning rollers, and much more. The kit also includes a heavy duty tripod and several mounting fixtures for greater versatility on the plant floor. An interface cable connects the Microgage to a laptop or PC so that the operator can store readings and generate printouts. The entire Microgage kit fits into a compact, carrying case for easy storage and transport.

Related Glossary Terms

  • computer numerical control ( CNC)

    computer numerical control ( CNC)

    Microprocessor-based controller dedicated to a machine tool that permits the creation or modification of parts. Programmed numerical control activates the machine’s servos and spindle drives and controls the various machining operations. See DNC, direct numerical control; NC, numerical control.

  • extrusion

    extrusion

    Conversion of an ingot or billet into lengths of uniform cross section by forcing metal to flow plastically through a die orifice.

  • flat ( screw flat)

    flat ( screw flat)

    Flat surface machined into the shank of a cutting tool for enhanced holding of the tool.

  • planing machine ( planer)

    planing machine ( planer)

    Machines flat surfaces. Planers take a variety of forms: double-housing, open-side, convertible and adjustable open-side, double-cut and milling. Large multihead (milling, boring, drilling, etc.) planers and planer-type milling machines handle most planing work.

  • web

    web

    On a rotating tool, the portion of the tool body that joins the lands. Web is thicker at the shank end, relative to the point end, providing maximum torsional strength.