Improvements to Bar Feeder Alignment Laser
November 1, 2014
Magnetic Spindle Adapter
The recently introduced Bar Feeder Alignment Laser System - the L56SS from Laser Tools Co., Inc. has an improvement in its design. The magnetic spindle adapter can now accommodate bores as small as .0393" (1 mm) and will work well with Swiss Style machines too.
On Swiss style bar feeder machines, mount the AP56 Magnetic Spindle Adapter and Laser assembly onto the head stock over the spindle collet and place one target at the entry point of the bar feeder and the other at the furthest point on the bar feeder.
The L56 Bar Feeder Alignment System uses a straight beam of laser light and two targets to center and position the bar feeder carriage to the right height to supply bar stock material to the lathe spindle. The alignment of the center of the bar to the center of the spindle is critical because the bar stock is automatically pushed or fed into the lathe's spindle in order to begin the machining process. Proper alignment reduces wear on spindle liners and guide bushings, insures correct remnant release, end of bar management and saves valuable setup time.
Each Bar Feeder Alignment System includes the AP15 Aperture Pack with 1/16", 3/32" and 1/8" apertures. These are used to resize the laser beam for best viewing preference over all. Use the small 1/16" aperture for short distances of less than 15'. Use the larger apertures for distances out to 30'. Use the laser without an aperture for longer distances.
"The L56SS Bar Feeder Alignment System provides the optimum tool as an investment in a laser alignment that can qualify as preventive maintenance equipment and also decrease setup time. It will reduce maintenance cost, emergency repairs, energy consumption, vibration and unplanned downtime so production is optimized," said a company spokesperson.
Laser Tools Co. specializes in the manufacture of laser levels, aiming and positioning lasers, mining and tunneling alignment lasers, marine lasers, measurement lasers, sheave alignment lasers and custom laser systems.
For more information contact:
Laser Tools Co., Inc.
12101 Arch St.
Little Rock. AR 72206
501-562-0900
www.lasertoolsco.com
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