Optical & Laser Alignment

We were asked to check the level on the sole plates located under this generator in a hydro electric facility. We did so using our K&E optical level. This instrument can be used to measure down to 0.00012” per foot.

We used a 18” Auto Collimator on our surface plate to inspect this sole plate. With this instrument we can check parts or machines down to 0.00006” per foot.

In the first picture you will see the K&E 1026 set up in conjunction with our spindle mirror. We had replaced the spindle bearings in this 50’ LeBlond Lathe and needed to check the alignment of the headstock for completion.

In the second picture you will see a 45’ LeBlond lathe that we rebuilt. We roughed it in using our machinist levels. We set up our Hamar laser to fine tune and correct bed twist. We also used our HP laser to calibrate the 40’ long Newall Digital Readout scale mounted to the back of the machine.

Here we are using our electronic level to check this surface plate for calibration. This instrument can be used to check as close as 0.00006” per foot.