Laser Alignment

Laser alignment is the most accurate and precise way to check the alignment of two or more rotating shafts, pulleys, belts, or other machine components or structures. It’s also easy to learn how to apply laser alignment, even without specialized training. Overall, the right laser alignment tool will boost productivity while saving time and costs associated with unexpected downtime and maintenance.

Laser alignment is a generic term used to describe the process of aligning machines using lasers. This term is much like the one used to describe machinery alignment performed using optical instruments, often called optical alignment. Laser alignment can be performed using alignment lasers or other portable coordinate measuring machines such as laser trackers. Laser trackers use laser technology to measure 3-dimensional coordinates quickly and with a high degree of accuracy. The alignment data gathered can be converted to geometrical points, planes, spheres or cylinders using a 3D metrology software solution. These features can then be referenced to defined datum for position, form,  parallelism, perpendicularity and more. In the hands of skilled metrology engineers, portable 3D metrology tools are an innovative solution for the laser alignment of industrial machines.