Contents
Measurements Reference Guide ix
Aligning the Laser Beam to the Optics’ Travel
Path 9-25
Completing the Set Up Flatness Screen 9-26
Checking the alignment for beam strength 29
Improving beam strength 30
Making the measurement 31
Measuring the first line on the grid 32
Measuring the remaining lines on the grid 34
Analyzing Flatness Measurement Data 9-38
Understanding the isometric format 38
Rotating the grid and plot 38
Changing the AZ axis scale 39
Typing measurement comments 39
Viewing data analysis results 39
Understanding the numeric format 40
10 Way Straightness Measurements
Introduction 10-2
Setting Up for the Measurement 10-3
Marking foot spacer intervals 3
Assembling, Mounting, and Aligning the Optics on the
Target Machine 10-4
Positioning the Laser Head 10-5
Aligning the Laser Beam to the Optics’ Travel
Path 10-6
Completing the Set Up Way Straightness screen 10-6
Checking the Alignment for Beam Strength 10-8
Making the Measurement 10-9
11 Diagonal Measurements
Introduction 11-2
Background — Why Diagonal Measurements? 11-4
Agilent 10768A Diagonal Measurement Kit 11-4