XK10 parallel straightness measurement of the measurement rail
XK10 parallel straightness measurement of the reference rail
New parallel straightness mode in XK10 software
Renishaw is releasing a new version of software for its XK10 alignment laser system that allows point-to-point parallelism measurements to be performed. "This new functionality will enable users to make precise adjustments to machine parallelism to a level that has previously been impossible using traditional measurement techniques," said a company spokesperson.
The XK10 alignment laser system provides a precise and efficient measurement tool for straightness, squareness, rotational parallelism, rail parallelism, flatness and level, as well as assessing spindle direction and coaxiality of rotary machines. It is suited for diagnosing the source of errors following a rebuild or as part of regular maintenance.
"The traditional method for parallelism measurement has previously been achieved by using a bridge plate and master rail, in combination with a dial gauge and level meter," said a company spokesperson. "This method is time-consuming and is prone to error because the measurements are recorded manually. The XK10 uses laser measurements to capture two points on each rail, allowing the angle between the two rails to be determined and recorded digitally."
Andy Deacon, Calibration Product Manager at Renishaw, explained: "This latest release of software enables the XK10 to take measurements at multiple points along each rail. The benefit of an increased number of measurement points is that the straightness of each rail is also measured at the same time. Parallelism between the rails can then be determined by looking at the difference in straightness at each point, giving a more accurate picture than a measurement of the overall angle between rails." He continued: "The XK10 is supplied with fixturing solutions to reduce set-up time and can be used with the optional parallelism optic designed specifically for this application. Making measurements where no rails are present is significantly improved using the included magnetic reference mount to easily slide the detector along the edge of a casting."
Renishaw's calibration products, including the XL-80 laser interferometer, QC20-W ballbar and XM-60 multi-axis calibrator, are essential tools to gain a greater understanding of a machine's capability. Regular maintenance checks of the condition of a machine, with powerful diagnosis of the source of any errors, minimizes reactive maintenance effort and focus on valuable preventative work. CARTO software suite provides data capture, analysis and compensation applications, simplifying the process for monitoring and improving position performance.
For more information contact:
Renishaw, Inc.
1001 Wesemann Dr.
West Dundee, IL 60118
847-286-9953
usa@renishaw.com
www.renishaw.com