In order for manufacturing machinery to perform at optimal levels, proper alignment is necessary. Equipment can become misaligned through a variety of factors, including vibrations, thermal effects, and poor foundations. Misaligned equipment can lead to lost production time, quality problems, higher energy consumption, and equipment damage. There are many different applications for laser alignment in Austin. A few of these are machine geometry, spindle alignment, and coupling alignment.
Applications for Machine Geometry
Machine geometry refers to the spacial relationships between machine components. Machine parts, such as ways, tables, bores, and rolls, can be viewed as planes, axes, and cylinders, and their relationships to each other can be described as parallel, perpendicular, level, and square. When these relationships are off, a machine’s efficiency, reliability, and safety are negatively affected. Laser alignment can position the parts correctly and eliminate these problems.
Applications for Spindle Alignment
A machine tool spindle is an axis of a machine that rotates and typically includes a shaft and bearings. Usually more than one spindle is present on a machine, with the largest designated as the main spindle. Some machines have several main spindles. These are known as multispindle machines. When spindles become misaligned the resulting cut parts may have unwanted tapers. Laser alignment can correct the misalignment and improve the quality of parts produced.
Applications for Coupling Alignment
A machine coupling is a structure that joins two rotating shafts together end-to-end for a variety of purposes, including transferring power from one end to the other. Typically, a small degree of end movement or misalignment is allowed and, in fact, desired. When too much misalignment is present, the coupling can fail, causing partial or full machine failure as well. Laser alignment can be a valuable part of shaft alignment and coupling maintenance, preventing problems before they arise.
Laser Precision specializes in Laser Alignment in Austin, as well as tool calibration, in a variety of settings and applications. Their cutting-edge equipment can quickly analyze machinery and perform any necessary repairs and calibrations. As a result, productivity is boosted and product rejects are decreased. In addition, utility and maintenance costs are reduced. Click here for more information.