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Our Precision Spindle Alignment Kit Is a Practical Investment

The Spindle Alignment Kit combines the precision and versatility of the Microgage 2D with fixturing and a computer interface to diagnose and align spindles, chucks, tool holders, tailstocks and other machinery systems. Measurements of concentricity, offests, parallelism and other parameters can be made from a few inches to 80 feet. Learn more

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Benefits of Our Spindle Alignment Kit

Easy-to-use with step by step instructions
Minimizes machinery downtime and scrap
Improves efficiency and in-house capabilities
Supports preventative maintenance efforts
Reduces dependencies on outside alignment contractors
Cuts machinery installation costs
Highly affordable
Rapid payback on investment

How Our Spindle Alignment Kit Works

A self-contained, cylindrical Microgage laser is placed into the machine chuck, spindle or another rotating part of the machine. This laser projects a beam that extends the centerline of the chuck or spindle down the length of the machine. A Microgage receiver is secured into an opposing spindle, attached to a moving tool holder or similar machine feature and collects the laser light. As the chuck is turned and/or the tool holder or opposing spindle moved, the relative position of the laser beam to the Microgage receiver will move if misalignments are present. The receiver is connected to a handheld Microgage display and precise readings are given as parts of the machine are turned and moved. Readings are recorded manually or with a laptop and Pinpoint’s spindle alignment software computes runout, concentricity errors, offsets, parallelism errors and other valuable information to diagnose machines and bring them back into alignment.

Spindle Alignment Kit Features Include:

Precise offset alignment to ≤ 0.001″
Parallelism alignment to < 0.001 degree
Alignment range 6 inches to 80 feet
Mounting available for all chucks and tool holders
Computer interface for USB and RS232
Popular Pinpoint capture alignment software
Easy to use spreadsheet software calculates alignments and printouts
Battery powered — no cumbersome power cords
All components made of aluminum and stainless for durability
Carrying case for convenience and organization

Typical Spindle Alignment Kit Applications Include:

Align lathes and turning centers
Position and adjust opposing spindles
Adjust extrusion bore tubes and screws
Align boring equipment
Monitor and adjust machine tools
Align bearings and shaft supports

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Our Customers Say

"We actually used it (Cylindrical Laser) for aligning the Power Rollers the turbine rotor sits on during inspections and testing. It went extremely well. Didn’t suffer the delays we encountered last year when the turbine rotor shouldered up on the power roller (cost us about 20 hours). It has already paid for itself. Thanks for your help."

Edward W. Williams
TG/MSR Project Manager
Brunswick Nuclear Plant,
Progress Energy Carolinas

"We purchased the Microgage 2000 and the Lateral Pitch Plate for measuring flatness, parallelism, and other applications. We have been extremely satisfied with the entire process. The quality of the parts we received is of the highest order and the accuracy of the measurements is truly spectacular."

Dr. Joshua R. Williams,
Sr. Scientist
XStream Systems, Inc

"This is just an update for you and a testimony to the great help that your product was in assisting us during our installation and maintenance work and shutdown periods. We installed the wedge blocks with ease and they performed in the very same manner. Great product!"

Jeffery W. Evans
Westinghouse Electric Co, LLC

"We are having great success with this unit (Microgage 2D Universal Kit) in moving my machines this year."

Martin Usher
Apollo Machine

"The sales department was very knowledgeable and the technical department was very thorough. The Microgage 2000 was exactly what we needed. We are extremely happy with the results."

Dr. Joshua R. Williams
Senior Scientist
XStream Systems, Inc.

"One thing that stands out and has been commented on by all who have seen the equipment is its design and build quality. It is a beautifully engineered and built piece of equipment, which is a pleasure to use. Well Done!"

Nenad Sarcevic, Engineer
Airbus UK

"We purchased the Microgage 2000 Universal Kit to align a test apparatus so that the floor of the test tank and the left wall are straight down their respective lengths of 80 feet to 0.0002 inch or better. The floor and left wall also had to be perpendicular to each other

The laser system worked extremely well, proving us and our customer the confidence that the installation when as planned within the tolerances."

Drew Disney
Project Coordinator/Quality Assurance Manager
Hewitt (Brockville) Ltd

"We have been using your equipment regularly to align our scanners for last 4 years with excellent results! After using these we actually wonder how we could align our scanners with out using this tool! These have indeed helped us to improve our sensors measurement accuracy many fold."

Manish Garg
Jasch Industries Ltd.

"We have been very pleased with its (Microgage 2D) performance, as well as Ken Nelson’s advice and help. It is quite likely we will be purchasing other units in the future."

Walt Corey
President
Pickwick Manufacturing Services

“I used the Laser for 6 weeks at the factory in China. It is an awesome tool. I aligned everything on the machine and managed to get the whole machine straight, level and square. I had several fixtures made the worked well for quick setup. My only regret is that I couldn't get them to purchase the upgraded controller. Thanks for everything. You have a quality product that delivers exactly as advertised.”

Todd Fletcher
Valley Automation & Control Inc.
Renfrew Ontario Canada