Line Laser Systems

The principle of linear laser alignment is simple. A stationary laser, aimed at a reference target up to 300 feet away, creates a "line in space" that serves as a rock-solid measurement reference. Next, one or more transparent targets are placed directly in the beam path. As the laser light passes through each transparent target, the target is able to determine the X-Y deviation of the laser beam with respect to the center of the tooling sphere. Finally, this positioning information is output, in real-time, to a CPU for control, display and analysis. (An optional Remote Data Terminal or computer can be used for data collection or remote operation.)

Two points in space define a line: position the laser so the beam is centered on targets #1 and #3. Now, move target #2 anywhere along the beam path to read X,Y deviation. The side view showsdeviation in the vertical (Y) direction; the top view shows deviation in the horizontal (X) direction.