The laser alignment equipment can be adapted for virtually any industry that requires processing lines to be aligned for accuracy. The laser alignment system can measure plus or minus .001 on an X axis and Y axis simultaneously. The beam can also be interrupted with a penta prism and deflected to take a measurement on a ninety from the original laser source. The advantages of laser over conventional alignment techniques are a degree angle that it is much more accurate, as it employs an electronic detecting system.
A basic alignment involves setting up two points of reference and aligning the laser to these points. Then the alignment, through the use of the electronic detector, is performed. With the electronic detector we measure the machine at different points and move them to match the readings that the laser is using as a reference line.
A basic set-up procedure is then custom tailored to whatever type of processing equipment is being used. This course is a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 10 attendees.
I. Introduction To Lasers
A. Definition of what is a laser
B. History of lasers
C. Laser safety
II. Laser Systems
A. Gas lasers
B. Diode lasers
C. Electronic detectors
D. Penta prisms
E. Display box
III. Principles Of Alignment
A. Definition of alignment
B. Alignment terms
IV. Alignment Techniques
A. Optical alignment
B. Mechanical (wire) alignment
C. Laser alignment
V. Basic Alignment Procedure
A. Reference points
B. Placing laser stand
C. Leveling laser
D. Aligning laser to reference points
E. Placing penta prism
F. Arcing rolls
VI. Vertical and Horizontal Edgers
A. Establishing a reference line
B. Arcing the arbour
C. Guide bars and posts
D. Line bars
E. Feed and press rolls
VII. Band Mills
A. Establishing a reference point
B. Crossline
C. Guide adjustments
VIII. Chip-N-Saws/Canters
A. Reference points
B. Chipping heads
C. Bed plates
D. Anvils
E. Lead on chipping heads
IX. Head Rigs
A. V-rails
B. Flat track
C. Carriage alignment
X. Adapting To Different Machine Centers
A. Planners
B. Trimmers
C. Line Shafts
Jeffrey Stewart c/o Energy Transfer Technology, Inc. P.O. Box 2088 , 26 Whitman Lane, Wellfleet , Massachusetts, 02667 United States of America Tel: 1 (508) 349-9781 Fax: 1(508) 349-3298