Chapter 3 Timebase Measurements
Mounting and Aligning the Optics on the Target Machine
Measurements Reference Guide 3-7
Mounting and Aligning the Optics on the
Target Machine
For linear measurements, complete the instructions in “Mounting and
Aligning the Optics on the Target Machine” in Chapter 2.
For angular measurements, complete the instructions in “Mounting and
Aligning the Optics on the Target Machine” in Chapter 4.
For straightness measurements, complete the instructions in “Mounting
and Aligning Optics for X-Axis or Y-Axis Measurements” in Chapter 5.
You are now ready to align the laser beam to the machine’s travel path;
continue with the next section.
Aligning the Laser Beam to the Machine’s
Travel Path
For linear measurements, complete the instructions in “Aligning the
Laser Beam to the Machine’s Travel Path for Long-Range Measurements”
in Chapter 2 if your measurement is 350 mm (14 inches) or more. If your
measurement distance is less than 350 mm (14 inches), follow the
instructions in “Aligning the Laser Beam to the Machine’s Travel Path for
Short-Range Measurements” in Chapter 2.
For angular measurements, complete the instructions in “Aligning the
Laser Beam to the Machine’s Travel Path for Short-Range Measurements”
in Chapter 2 regardless of the length of your measurement.
For straightness measurements, complete the instructions in “Aligning
the Laser Beam to the Machine’s Travel Path” and “Checking the
Alignment for Beam Strength” in Chapter 5.
You are now ready to make a timebase measurement; continue with the
next section.
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