Technical Articles

Hamar Laser Bore Alignment System for Line Boring

Hamar is a US based technology leader in innovative laser alignment systems, with over 55 years experience designing and supplying high precision lasers for a vast array of demanding industrial alignment tasks. Line Boring Application Requirements Line-boring is a specialised machining process that addresses a wide range of industry needs to achieve precisely machined in-line […]

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A Guide to Good Shimming Practice for Electrical Motors

Precision stainless steel shim is widely used to adjust the position of electrical motors and other equipment during laser alignment. By using a range of shim thicknesses to create a precise shim height, the motor alignment is able to be adjusted finely in accordance with the laser alignment system’s live move values. While the stainless […]

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Rotary Index Transfer in Flexible Automation

The application of rotary index tables for part transfer through sequential processes is a highly effective automation method that can delivery advantages in speed, cost and reliability in many applications. This article looks at some ways of implementing rotary part transfer to unlock these advantages within larger automation projects. Historically, rotary transfer was used extensively […]

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Why do Flexible Shaft Couplings Need Precision Laser Alignment?

The question of why it is necessary to precisely align machines that are connected with flexible couplings has often been asked. On the face of it, this is a very sensible question since the manufacturers of flexible shaft couplings specify that they are capable of accepting larger alignment errors than those specified in the laser […]

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The Advantages of Accushim

Accushim is a range of precision precut stainless steel shims that provide a highly effective and professional solution for all machine height adjustment requirements. Accushim is highly versatile, accommodating a wide range of shim applications with six different size formats available to suit different types of small, medium and large machines. Fine adjustment of the […]

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Rotary Index Transfer in Flexible Automation

Rotary transfer through sequential processes is a highly effective automation method that can delivery advantages in speed, cost and reliability in many applications. Historically, rotary transfer was used extensively to connect dedicated processing steps arranged radially at a series of operation station. High speed indexing tables were developed that combined fast rotation between stations, precise […]

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Fibrotor Electro-Mechanical Rotary Indexers – Feature Summary

The extensive range of rotary indexers offered by Fibro GmbH suit assembly and processing applications in diverse industries. The Fibrotor ER and EM series tables offer fast rotary indexing of anything from tiny parts to heavy components with excellent positional accuracy and high reliability, all at a cost that is competitive with any other solution. […]

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New Hamar Wireless Handheld Laser Readout

Hamar Laser Instruments have announced the release of a powerful all new Rugged Handheld Display for use with all their geometrical laser systems. The MIL-STD-810G rated display unit is sealed to IP68 (1.5m submersion) and has a bright sunlight readable 5” touch-screen and provides battery life of over 10.5 hours operation. Wireless range is up […]

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Geometrical Calibration of CNC Machines

Reliable Accuracy in CNC Machining Needs a Geometrical Calibration Plan It is a simple reality that any machined part will not be geometrically perfect. Tolerances are allowed, assuming there will be errors due to multiple setups, clamping distortion, flexibility under machining forces, release of internal stresses, hard spots, temperature changes, tool size errors, datum accuracy […]

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Stealth Dual Beam Shaft Alignment Technology

The Unique Stealth Dual Beam Laser Technology Delivers Major Advantages in Real Shaft Alignment Situations Many shaft alignment lasers on the market use the same opposed beam measuring technique, in which one beam shoots from the motor to a detector on the driven machine and another beam shoots back to a detector on the motor […]

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Laser Aligning Machines with Soft-foot Problems

It is impossible to properly align a machine with Soft-Foot. As many types of soft-foot condition exist it is important to understand the possible causes. A sophisticated laser shaft alignment system such as the Hamar S-660, S-670 or S-680 is able to reliably gauge the soft-foot problems in a machine before shaft alignment is attempted. […]

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FibroDYN Fast Direct Drive Rotary Tables

Precise programmable CNC rotary motion with outstanding dynamic performance The new FibroDYN direct torque motor driven rotary tables are ideal for all handling and assembly applications that require the shortest indexing times and flexible positioning. A measuring system directly in the rotary table axis allows any position to be moved to with the highest precision, […]

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CNC Machine Calibration

Fast and affordable CNC machine axis calibration with LICS-100A The new LICS-100A linear interferometer calibration system from IS tecnik provides a highly accurate axis laser calibration reference for any CNC machining centre, machine tool or CMM machine, and provides advantages in: Simplicity of Operation Reduced Setup Time High Affordability Excellent Portability Compared to traditional laser […]

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Laser Pump Alignment

Hamar S-670 sets new standards in pump alignment efficiency and ease of use. The Hamar Stealth S-670 Laser Pump Shaft Alignment System is the latest generation of Hamar’s industry proven laser alignment systems. It delivers the ultimate in ease of use, speed and efficiency for any pump alignment application, all within a reasonable investment budget. […]

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VibrA PRO Hand Held Vibration Analyser

Easy to use and feature packed vibration analyser with built-in expert diagnostics The VibrA PRO hand held portable vibration analyser delivers a combination of brilliant simplicity of use, straight forward colour coded condition indications and high level vibration analysis and trending tools. It combines features typical of a larger and more expensive vibration analyser with […]

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New S-660 Laser System – Affordable Performance

The outstanding Hamar S-660 wireless laser shaft aligner now released in Australia. The  Stealth S-660 delivers all the features needed to complete accurate shaft alignments as simply as possible and in the fastest possible time, making it highly competitive for any user seeking the lowest real cost of ownership. From Hamar’s 30 years of laser experience, the […]

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