How to measure spindle direction with the XK10 alignment laser system

Measuring the angle of a spindle to ensure it points in the same direction through a full 360? rotation. Renishaw’s XK10 alignment laser system has been developed for use during the build and alignment of machine tools. It can be used on linear rails to ensure they are straight, square, flat parallel and level, as well as to assess spindle direction and coaxiality of rotary machines. These factors can be measured and aligned with the XK10 during build, using the systems live display. The XK10 alignment laser measures the angle of a spindle to ensure it points in the same direction through a full 360° rotation. This is crucial for understanding performance during machine build, in the event of a machine crash, or as part of a wider preventative maintenance schedule. For more information visit: https://www.renishaw.com/xk10