Measurement & Alignment
Measurement provides an objective picture of the actual condition of the machine. It shows how the machine's geometry, flatness and straightness have changed over time and what actions are required to restore or improve performance, precision and productivity. Without measurement, adjustments and repairs risk being made on the wrong basis, which can lead to limited effectiveness and recurring problems.
Surveying
A correctly performed measurement result reflects the condition of your machine.
After the measurement, we present a measurement result where we can read what improvements, such as software, adjustments and repairs, the machine needs to increase the performance and productivity of your machine.
We perform the following measurements:
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Geometric measurements
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Positioning and repeatability accuracy
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Measuring traction force in spindles
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Chuck force measurement
After machine move
After a machine move, conditions change. Even small differences in the substrate or attachment affect the machine's geometry. Therefore, in practice, measurement and alignment are always required after a move to ensure that the machine delivers according to specification.
Starting production without this control involves a high risk of:
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quality problems
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unnecessary wear and tear
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Difficult-to-identify errors later on
We also carry out machine moves ->
Alignment
All substrates move, but depending on how thick the base is, it moves to different degrees. To maintain the precision of the machine tool, aligning the machine is an effective way to ensure accurate production.
Alignment should be performed:
Regularly on machines with high precision requirements
When the workshop is built on land with a risk of subsidence
After machine move or relocation
In case of recurring problems with precision or vibrations
Alignment may be needed more or less frequently:
Heavy machinery (over 10 tons) on unstable surfaces = Every 3 - 5 years
Lighter machines (under 10 tons) = Less often.
Without proper alignment, the following can occur:
Increased wear on bearings and linear guides
Impaired repeatability
Increased vibrations
Shortened life of critical components
Adjusting peripheral components without first ensuring the basic geometry of the machine often leads to recurring problems.