Renishaw XK10 Manual page 44

XK10 Hardware XK10 Software
Flatness Level
Measurement modes continued
Level
Measures machine level with respect to gravity, or to another machine surface. This is typically used
to align machine stages and to check gradual distortion of machine structure over time. It can also
be used to level one machine relative to another.
This is done by looking at the live changes in launch beam position on the M unit.
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.
This is done by using the optional pentaprism optic to direct the beam along the axes, taking
measurements with the M unit while keeping the launch unit as a fixed reference.
Coaxiality (shaft alignment)
Measures the deviation of one rotating centre from another. This is typically used for alignment of
rotary spindles or chucks, for example when building a lathe.
This is done by mounting the S unit and the M unit in opposing spindles and measuring the position
of the beams as they are rotated.
Spindle direction
Measures the angle at which a spindle or chuck is pointing. This can be used for any spindle or
chuck alignment, to ensure that it points in the same direction through a full 360° rotation.
This is done by mounting the launch unit and the M unit opposite each other, and measuring the
beam position as the spindle(s) is/are rotated.
44 XK10 alignment laser system
XK10 Applications XK10 Applications Straightness
Parallelism Coaxiality
Squareness
Spindle direction
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