Lathe Measurement System LMS-5 is a laser based device for complete characterisation of various lathe machines. The measurement is performed on the basis of the laser beam position detection. The source of the laser beam is a fibre pigtailed and intensity stabilised laser diode. We designed beam detection algorithms and implemented them into the optical detector to guarantee unrivalled accuracy of the whole measurement system. The results are displayed on computer and can be used for machine calibration and adjustment as well as report generation.
Lathe Measurement System LMS-5 can provide various types of measurements from axial positioning and spindle displacement to squareness. The whole system is really compact and light. It is also really easy to operate. No wires and easy to use yet functional software helps to achieve results fast with no extra time and effort spent. The device has an optional base that can be used for CNC machine squareness measurements.
Application
- Position of the axis of rotation of the spindle against the tool
- Position of the tool against the spindle
- Straightness of movement of the tool perpendicular to the spindle axis
- Straightness of movement of the tool parallel to the spindle axis
- Squareness of the axes of the movement of the tool
- Measurement of spindle beat (runout)
- Position of tail stock against the spindle axis
- Straightness of movement of the tail stock
- Measurement of tail stock beat
Elements
-
- Laser Head LMS-5
-
- 5VDC USB charger with cable
-
- Pen-drive with software
-
- Optical detector LMS-5D
-
- Sturdy case for LMS-5
-
- Base for LMS-5 (Option)
Lathe Measurement System LMS-5 is designed to shorten the preparation time and to allow operation even by a non-experienced user. It consists of the laser source mounted in the spindle and the detector mounted either instead of the tool or on the Tail Stock.
The delivery package may vary depending on the chosen configuration.
Software
- Software distributed as freeware
- Free software updates available through our download page
- Available for Microsoft © Windows operating system
- Drivers for Linux, Android © and MacOS © available
- Communication protocol description available
- LabView © libraries available
Specification
| Parameter | Range |
| Laser type | Intensity stabilised diode laser |
| Wavelength accuracy | 635 nm |
| Output power of laser radiation | < 1mW |
| Diameter of the laser beam | 4 mm |
| Laser head dimensions | 130mm x 115mm |
| Measurement range | ± 2 mm |
| Measurement accuracy | < 5 µm |
| Dimensions | 65mm x 85mm x 70mm |
| Battery operation time | > 12 hours |
| Ambient temperature range | 0 – 40 °С |
| Safety class | Class 1 laser device according to PN-91/T-06700 |