Magnetic Spindle Adapter for Bar Feeder Alignment System

Laser Tools Co., Inc. includes the AP56 Magnetic Spindle Adapter with each L56SS Bar Feeder Alignment System. This adapter provides an instantaneous set-up for the L56SS's concentric laser beam to shoot through a spindle. "The AP56 Magnetic Spindle Adapter is 95% faster than traditional methods, accommodates bores as small as 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) in diameter, is very compact and portable and increases machine availability by 95%," said a company spokesperson.

The L56SS Bar Feeder Alignment Laser mounts into the AP56 Magnetic Spindle Adapter that magnetically attaches to the outside of a chuck or collet system on a lathe. The laser beam shoots through the spindle and down the bar feeder carriage. By positioning the AP56 Magnetic Spindle Adapter and rotating the spindle by hand, the laser beam is adjusted to be concentric to the spindle's center of axis. Two targets are used to register the left and right and up and down positions of the front and back portion of the bar feeder's carriage. Depending upon the style of bar feeder, the up and down height is adjusted manually each time a new diameter of bar stock is loaded into the bar feeder.

Since the AP56 Magnetic Spindle Adapter works with all collet sizes and chucks, the alignment laser does not need to be spindle inserted. This means that spindles and bar feeders can be checked for proper alignment every day in less than 90 seconds.

The L56SS Bar Feeder Alignment System and AP56 Magnetic Spindle Adapter decrease set-up time and provide preventive maintenance feedback.

For more information contact:

Joe Wortsmith, President

Laser Tools Co., Inc.

12101 Arch St.

Little Rock. AR 72206

501-562-0900

joe@lasertoolsco.com

www.lasertoolsco.com