Agilent Technologies 5530 Reference Manual page 11

Contents
Aligning the Laser Beam to the Optics' Travel
Path
Completing the Set Up Flatness Screen
Checking the alignment for beam strength
Improving beam strength
Making the measurement
Measuring the first line on the grid
Measuring the remaining lines on the grid
Analyzing Flatness Measurement Data
Understanding the isometric format
Rotating the grid and plot
Changing the AZ axis scale
Typing measurement comments
Viewing data analysis results
Understanding the numeric format
10 Way Straightness Measurements
Introduction
Setting Up for the Measurement
Marking foot spacer intervals
Assembling, Mounting, and Aligning the Optics on the
Target Machine
Positioning the Laser Head
Aligning the Laser Beam to the Optics' Travel
Path
Completing the Set Up Way Straightness screen
Checking the Alignment for Beam Strength
Making the Measurement
11 Diagonal Measurements
Introduction
Background — Why Diagonal Measurements?
Agilent 10768A Diagonal Measurement Kit
Measurements Reference Guide
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