Page 1 User guide F-9936-0721-02-A XK10 alignment laser user guide...
Page 2 Renishaw office. WHILE CONSIDERABLE EFFORT WAS MADE TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY Renishaw warrants its equipment and software for a limited period (as set out in OF THIS DOCUMENT AT PUBLICATION, ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, the Standard Terms and Conditions), provided that they are installed and used REPRESENTATIONS AND LIABILITY, HOWSOEVER ARISING, ARE exactly as defined in associated Renishaw documentation.
Page 3 Cardboard EU compliance Inserts Cardboard Renishaw plc declares under its sole responsibility that the XK10 Low density polyethylene LDPE system is in conformity with all relevant Union legislation. The full REACH regulation text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at upon request.
Page 4 XK10 alignment laser system Radio communications The wireless communication module used within the XK10 alignment laser system is pre-approved in a number of regions including EU, EFTA countries, USA and Canada. Module manufacturer: ublox Part number: OBS421i FCC ID: PVH0946...
Page 5 Information to the user (47CFR:2001 part 15.21) The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications, not expressly approved by Renishaw plc or authorised representative, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Safety information ..... . 7 XK10 software ....35 XK10 applications.
Page 7: Safety Information
Ensure that you read and understand the XK10 system user guide before using any XK10 system. The XK10 alignment laser system can be used in a variety of environments and applications. To ensure the safety of the user and other personnel in the vicinity it is therefore paramount that a comprehensive risk assessment is carried out for the machine under test before using the XK10 alignment laser system.
Page 8 XK10 alignment laser system Safety labelling There are no user-serviceable parts inside the XK10 system. Do not remove any part of the housing. Ensure that you read and understand the XK10 user guides before using any XK10 system.
Page 9 • The XK10 system weighs approximately 16 kg in the case (23 kg with the fixturing kit attached). Users should exercise caution and follow local manual...
Page 10 • In the event of damage to the single phase mains cabling section of the power supply (power lead), all power must be isolated from the equipment before any other action is taken. • Never connect the system to devices not intended to be used with the XK10 system.
Page 11 XK10 alignment laser system Battery safety The XK10 system is supplied with a single LR14 (C) primary alkaline battery for the launch unit. Once depleted, dispose of the battery according to manufacturers disposal procedures: do not attempt to charge the battery. The other system components contain built in rechargeable batteries.
Page 12 To reduce the risk of shipment delays, should you need to return the XK10 system to Renishaw for any reason, please ensure the device has been correctly declared. In order to ship XK10 systems by airfreight in line with IATA regulations, lithium batteries used throughout the system need to be suitably declared.
Page 13: Xk10 Hardware
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 hardware...
Page 14: Principles Of Measurement
XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Principles of measurement XK10 is an alignment laser kit capable of performing various tasks including but not limited to: • Machine tool alignment to recognised standards during manufacture • Set-up of manufacturing lines • Service activity, such as machine realignment •...
Page 15: System Components
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications System components XK10 alignment laser system kit Launch unit Magnetic base Base pin – long S unit Magnetic base with rotating head 90° bracket M unit Measuring tape M6 pillars ×...
Page 16 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Tripod adaptor Parallelism kit Tripod adaptor Magnetic base Pentaprism/parallelism optic Target Parallelism stage...
Page 17 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 fixturing kit 350 mm extrusion, 250 mm extrusion, 200 mm extrusion × 2 Hex drivers (4 mm, 5 mm) Extrusion connectors × 10 Launch unit extrusion mount Magnets ×...
Page 18 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Launch unit The launch unit contains a fibre-coupled diode laser, which produces a stable Class 2 output laser. The output is directed into a pentaprism mounted in the rotatable head which provides a beam that can be switched between two orientations.
Page 19 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications M unit and S unit The M unit is a wireless device used as the main detector in all measurements. The S unit is a wireless device primarily used in rotational alignment applications.
Page 20 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Wireless module This module is required to use the system in wireless mode, and can be connected to the S unit or M unit instead of the communications cable.
Page 21 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Display unit The display unit is used to set-up and capture data, as well as to charge the S unit and M unit internal batteries. The display unit contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Additional power options include mains connection or inserting batteries into the extended battery life compartment.
Page 22: Modes Of Operation
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Modes of operation Wireless operation Wired and charging Wireless modules will only connect when a measurement program is active. The The S unit and M unit are charged by the display unit when connected by the wireless module serves as an on/off switch for the S unit and M unit.
Page 23: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Diagnostics and troubleshooting Display unit LED The display unit has two LED indicators: Display status LED and Charge status LED. Display status LED Command Flashing green Display unit starting up...
Page 24: System Specifications
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications System specifications XK10 system Specified accuracy range 10 °C to 40 °C Recommended recalibration period 2 years Launch unit Beam measurement range 30 m Laser output Class 2 Dimensions 139 mm ×...
Page 25 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Display unit Dimensions 250 mm × 175 mm × 63 mm Weight 1 kg Power Internal battery: Lithium-ion (43 Wh) Additional battery: 4 × LR14 (C) Operating time...
Page 26 Note: To achieve the specified performance the launch unit should only be used with the S unit and M unit that it was originally paired with. This information can be found on the calibration certificate which is supplied with the XK10 system.
Page 27 Note: To achieve the specified performance the launch unit should only be used with the S unit and M unit that it was originally paired with. This information can be found on the calibration certificate which is supplied with the XK10 system.
Page 28 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Power supply (display unit) Power supply (display unit) Input voltage 100 V to 240 V Input frequency ~50/60 Hz Maximum input current 0.75 A Output voltage 12 V...
Page 29: Weights And Dimensions
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Weights and dimensions Weight (approximately) XK10 system 16 kg (including case) 23 kg (including fixturing) Launch unit 2.65 kg Display unit 1.1 kg M unit 0.2 kg S unit...
Page 30 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Launch unit Ø 67 Ø 11 × 6 DP AND Ø 6.2 THRO’ 4 POSN Ø 10.5 THRO’ 4 POSN 5/8-11 UNC - 2B...
Page 31 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Display unit...
Page 32 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications M unit and S unit Ø 10.3 THRO (× 2)
Page 33 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Tripod adaptor 5/8" UNC M6 x 1...
Page 34 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications Parallelism optic 44,1 Ø61 44,1 Ø61 Parallelism stage Ø10,2 Ø10,2 M6 x 1 M6 x 1...
Page 35: Xk10 Software
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 software...
Page 36: Display Unit Overview
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 software XK10 applications Display unit overview Status bar The status bar contains additional information and warning icons. Navigation The navigation keys are used to move between icons. The selected position is highlighted with a yellow frame.
Page 37: Status Bar Icons
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 software XK10 applications Status bar icons Status bar icons The table opposite provides a full description of all the status bar icons. WARNING! Select the relevant function button for more information •...
Page 38: Control Panel
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 software XK10 applications Control panel User Add user profiles. Language Change language settings. Date and time Change date and time settings. Backlight Adjust backlight settings. Automatic Power Off Adjust sleep mode settings.
Page 39 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 software XK10 applications Detector value filter Wireless connections The software can be used to filter data readings. Displays connected and previously connected wireless devices. From this screen, the following functions are available:...
Page 40: File Manager
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 software XK10 applications File manager Use the file manager to review measurement data. • View data on the display unit • Copy to USB (as .XML and .PDF) • Import favourites from USB •...
Page 41: Xk10 Applications
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications XK10 applications...
Page 42: Introduction
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Introduction Aims of the guide • Provide the reader with the skills and confidence necessary to perform measurements using the XK10 system. • Highlight the factors affecting measurements and methods of reducing/eliminating them.
Page 43 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Introduction Measurement modes This guide includes: Straightness Measures vertical and horizontal straightness along an axis. Used for all machine builds to ensure accuracy when mounting and aligning stages and guideways.
Page 44 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Introduction Measurement modes This guide includes: Parallelism Measures the straightness deviation or overall misalignment angle between two nominally parallel axes. It is typically used during the manufacture of machine tool structures.
Page 45: Measurement Considerations
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Measurement considerations Environment Alignment The environmental conditions during measurements will significantly affect Alignment is the process of making the laser beam parallel to the axis being measured. This forms a datum from which the straightness deviation along the axis measurement accuracy.
Page 46: Straightness
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Straightness...
Page 47 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Overview Mounting the hardware Hardware connection Alignment Data capture Data analysis...
Page 48 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware • Straightness measurements are made with the launch Launch and the M unit • It is recommended to use the fixed beam for...
Page 49 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware – best practice LASER AVERAGE POWER <0.6 mW. PULSE ENERGY < 20nJ. PULSE DURATION 10-17 us. WAVELENGTH 630-680 nm.
Page 50 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Hardware connection AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture Insert wireless module into M unit Power on the display unit...
Page 51 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment The process of making the laser beam parallel to the axis being measured. This forms a datum from which the straightness...
Page 52 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction AVOID EXPOSURE AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is Laser light is emitted from emitted from this aperture this aperture Alignment...
Page 53 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment Fine axis alignment AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture La se itt ed r lig...
Page 54 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment Fine axis alignment Continue the process below until the beam stays within alignment tolerance (page 45) over measurement range.
Page 55 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Data capture Select ‘Tables’ option to enter Insert number of measurement points Capture data at each measurement predefined measurement positions.
Page 56 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Data analysis Data can be end point fitted (see slope Select the analysis button to view data Save and assign a file name.
Page 57: Squareness
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Squareness...
Page 58 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Overview Mounting the hardware Hardware connection Set-up Alignment Data capture Data analysis...
Page 59 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware • Squareness measurements are made with the launch Launch and M unit • Fixed beam should be used for 1st axis/reference •...
Page 60 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware – best practice LASER AVERAGE POWER <0.6 mW. PULSE ENERGY < 20nJ. PULSE DURATION 10-17 us. WAVELENGTH 630-680 nm.
Page 61 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Hardware connection AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture Insert wireless module into M unit Power on the display unit...
Page 62 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Set-up O ID L a s li g h it te th is t is d fr a p e...
Page 63 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Set-up requirements – horizontal The M unit should be set up so that the TOP SIDE label faces into the angle...
Page 64 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Set-up requirements – vertical The M unit should be set up so that the TOP SIDE label faces into the angle...
Page 65 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Set-up LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER AVERAGE POWER <0.6 mW. PULSE ENERGY < 20nJ.
Page 66 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction AVOID EXPOSURE AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is Laser light is emitted from emitted from this aperture this aperture Alignment Visual axis alignment –...
Page 67 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment Fine axis alignment – reference axis Select the 'show target' view from With the M unit at the 1st measurement...
Page 68 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment Fine axis alignment – reference axis Continue the process below until the beam stays within alignment tolerance over the measurement range.
Page 69 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment Visual axis alignment – axis 2 LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER LASER...
Page 70 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment Fine axis alignment – axis 2 Continue the process below until the sweeping beam is within alignment tolerance along the full length of axis 2.
Page 71 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Data capture Move M unit to measurement Capture data by pressing the Move to position B and capture position A. Switch to the fixed orange button on the display unit.
Page 72 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Squareness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Data analysis After completing measurements, Data can now be saved results will be automatically displayed.
Page 73: Flatness
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Flatness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Flatness...
Page 74 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Flatness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Overview Mounting the hardware Hardware connection Visual axis alignment Fine axis alignment Data capture Data analysis...
Page 75 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Flatness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware • Flatness measurements are made with the launch Launch and the M unit • The sweeping beam is used for flatness...
Page 76 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Flatness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Hardware connection AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture Insert wireless module into M unit Power on the display unit...
Page 77 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Flatness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment – visual axis alignment AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is...
Page 78 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Flatness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment – fine axis alignment AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is...
Page 79 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Flatness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Alignment – fine axis alignment || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch)
Page 80 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Flatness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Data capture Enter the grid size and the Move the detector to the Capture data Repeat for each position on the...
Page 81 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Flatness Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Data analysis The results can be viewed in A datum plane can be created Save and assign a file name...
Page 82: Level
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Level Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Level...
Page 83 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Level Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Overview Mounting the hardware Hardware connection Levelling launch Data capture...
Page 84 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Level Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware Launch Non-magnetic feet can be used on non-ferrous Fixed beam surfaces, eg. granite tables Mounted on a stable surface separate to the part being levelled...
Page 85 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Level Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Hardware connection AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture Select the settings icon Insert wireless module into M unit...
Page 86 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Level Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Calibrating the spirit levels When levelling a point of interest to gravity, it is recommended to follow the process of calibrating the levels before measuring.
Page 87 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Level Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Calibrating the spirit levels 90º || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) Select ‘1/2’ to halve the laser...
Page 88 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Level Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Calibrating the spirit levels || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) 180º Using the adjuster screws Select ‘0’ to zero the laser...
Page 89 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Level Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Levelling launch || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) Place launch on a stable, flat Using the adjuster screws...
Page 90 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Level Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction Data capture AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch)
Page 91: Parallelism
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Parallelism...
Page 92 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Overview Positioning the launch Measure the reference rail Levelling the launch to the casting Align the pentaprism to the launch (measurement rail)
Page 93 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware Tripod mount Fixture kit The launch can be mounted …or directly to the casting using the fixture kit using the tripod mount on a suitable tripod…...
Page 94 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Positioning the launch 1 Visually position the launch perpendicular to the measurement rails (it is good practice to approximately level the launch according to the spirit levels)
Page 95 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Levelling the launch to the casting 2 Mount the M-unit to a flat surface on the structure at a position closest to the launch.
Page 96 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Levelling the launch to the casting 3 Position the M-unit so the beam hits the centre 4 Load the values mode on the display.
Page 97 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Levelling the launch to the casting Adjust until V= 0.000 (±tolerance) 5 Move the M-unit to the furthest position on the structure away from the launch 6 Adjust the pitch of the launch so that the V value is 0.
Page 98 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware The pentaprism can be mounted onto a …or to the standard magnetic base tripod mount…...
Page 99 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Positioning the pentaprism 8 Mount the pentaprism in a suitable position so that the output aperture is facing down the reference rail •...
Page 100 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Align the pentaprism to the launch 10 Insert the beam reducer/target into the output 11 Check the back reflection from the pentaprism...
Page 101 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Mounting the M-unit If machine rails If machine rails are not present are present 13 Mount the M-unit to the carriage using the standard...
Page 102 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Visual alignment of the launch to the reference rail 14 Slide the mirror/target away from the input 15 Carefully remove the target from the launch...
Page 103 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Visual alignment of the launch to the reference rail 17 Move the M-unit to the furthest position on the structure...
Page 104 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Visual alignment of the launch to the reference rail 19 Adjust the pitch of the pentaprism (relative to the M-unit),...
Page 105 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Fine alignment of the launch to the reference rail 20 With the M-unit at the first measurement 21 Select straightness on the display unit and 22 Translate the M-unit within ±1mm of...
Page 106 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Fine alignment of the launch to the reference rail 23 Select 0 on the display unit to zero the laser reading...
Page 107 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Fine alignment of the launch to the reference rail 26 Adjust the pitch of the pentaprism (relative to the M-unit), so that the V value is 0 (±100µm/m)
Page 108 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Fine alignment of the launch to the reference rail 27 Slide the mirror/target over the input aperture 28 Recheck that the beam hits the centre of the launch target. If it does not, adjust the pitch/yaw of the of the pentaprism.
Page 109 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Measure the reference rail 29 From within the straightness mode, select the 30 Insert number of measurement points and...
Page 110 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Measure the reference rail 31 Capture all positions on the structure by moving the M-unit to each position and pressing...
Page 111 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Pentaprism setup for measurement rail 33 Move the M-unit to the measurement rail, making sure the M-unit top side is pointing in the same direction as for the...
Page 112 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Align the pentaprism to the launch (measurement rail) 37 Carefully insert the beam reducer/ 38 Check the back reflection from the pentaprism mirror to the launch target into the output aperture of output aperture target.
Page 113 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Align the pentaprism to the launch (measurement rail) 39 Slide the mirror/target away from 40 Carefully remove target from the...
Page 114 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Fine alignment of pentaprism to M-unit 41 From within the straightness mode, select the show target function. Translate the M-unit within ±1mm of centre...
Page 115 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Measure the measurement rail 45 From within the straightness 46 Insert number of measurement points and mode, select the tables...
Page 116 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Measure the measurement rail 47 Capture all positions on the structure by moving the M-unit to each position and pressing...
Page 117 50 Open CARTO (version 4.1 onwards) on a 51 Select the parallelism setup and orientation rail, export the reference and measurement Windows 10 PC (minimum). Select the XK10 of M-unit that reflects the setup used for .xml files to USB...
Page 118 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality Note: If wanting to measure only angular parallelism direction (2 points per axis), follow these steps Analysing the data 55 Following on from step 28, select parallelism on...
Page 119 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Parallelism Coaxiality direction Analysing the data Analysing the data 61 Select ‘add axis’ to create the measurement rail 62 Input the parameters for the axis length of the...
Page 120: Coaxiality (Shaft Alignment)
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality Coaxiality direction Coaxiality (shaft alignment)
Page 121 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality Coaxiality direction Overview Mounting the hardware Alignment Software set-up Data capture – 9-12-3 Data analysis...
Page 122 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware Coaxiality measurements are made with the S unit and the M unit S unit mounted on main spindle M unit in sub spindle/tailstock...
Page 123 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality Coaxiality direction Mounting the hardware – best practice Check that the S unit and M Adjust M unit until it is square...
Page 124 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality Coaxiality direction Hardware connection AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture Insert wireless module into S unit Power on the display unit...
Page 125 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality Coaxiality direction Alignment || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) || = 0.02 mm/m (mils/inch) AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture...
Page 126 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality Coaxiality direction Software set-up REQUIRED for machine tool applications Select 'Shaft alignment' on Select the 'Basic' configuration View configuration in 2D or 3D...
Page 127 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality Coaxiality direction Data capture – 9-12-3 Rotate shafts so that S unit and M unit are orientated upwards Select '9-12-3' method...
Page 128 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality Coaxiality direction Data analysis – 9-12-3 View live shaft alignment results To access the live view rotate Save data for vertical and horizontal...
Page 129: Spindle Direction
XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Spindle direction...
Page 130 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Overview Mounting the hardware Hardware connection Set-up Coning Data capture Data analysis...
Page 131 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Mounting the hardware • Spindle direction measurements are performed with the launch and the M unit. • The fixed beam is used for this measurement...
Page 132 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Mounting the hardware – best practice LASER AVERAGE POWER <0.6 mW. PULSE ENERGY < 20nJ. PULSE DURATION 10-17 us. WAVELENGTH 630-680 nm.
Page 133 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Hardware connection AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture Insert wireless module into M unit Power on the display unit...
Page 134 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Set-up Mount launch in spindle or rotary axis Mount M unit along axis, roughly in line with launch unit, approx 500 mm from launch...
Page 135 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Set-up Open the 'Spindle Direction' application Measure the distance between start and end position of M unit and input this value into the...
Page 136 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction AVOID EXPOSURE AVOID EXPOSURE Coning Laser light is Laser light is 180º emitted from emitted from this aperture...
Page 137 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Coning Fine coning AVOID EXPOSURE Laser light is emitted from this aperture La se La se itt ed...
Page 138 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Coning 180º 180º Fine coning Continue the process below until the O ID La se r lig itt ed...
Page 139 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Data capture Move M unit to nearest position Capture data Rotate launch unit 180 Move the M unit to the furthest...
Page 140 XK10 alignment laser system XK10 hardware XK10 software XK10 applications XK10 applications Straightness Squareness Flatness Level Spindle Spindle Parallelism Coaxiality direction direction Data analysis After completing measurements, Data can now be saved. results will be automatically displayed.
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