Chapter 7 Squareness Measurements in a Vertical Plane
Aligning the Laser Beam to the Machine’s Travel Path for the First Axis
Measurement
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Aligning the Laser Beam to the Machine’s
Travel Path for the First Axis Measurement
Follow the instructions in “Aligning the Laser Beam to the Machine’s
Travel Path” in Chapter 5. (Although Chapter 5 refers to straightness
software screens instead of squareness screens, the instructions still
apply.)
You are now ready to check the alignment for beam strength.
Checking the Alignment for Beam Strength
for the First Axis Measurement
Follow the instructions in “Checking the Alignment for Beam Strength” in
Chapter 5. (Although Chapter 5 refers to straightness software screens
instead of squareness screens, the instructions still apply.)
You are now ready to make the first axis measurement.
Making the First Axis Measurement
In this procedure, you will make manual measurements as you advance
the machine’s moveable part. The instructions explain how to make
measurements using either the Record button displayed on the screen or
the optional remote control unit. See Chapter 1, “Planning Your
Measurements,” for a description of other triggering methods.
To make the first axis measurement, follow these steps:
1 Move the moveable optic so it is at the start position.
2 On the Set Up Laser: SQUARENESS screen, do the following: