Laser-Based Measurement/Alignment Tool

Published

16 years ago

August 21, 2008

Screen Printing Screen Printing August 2008 Issue

The Microgage 2D is a new tool from Pinpoint Laser Systems for measuring, machine alignment, calibration, and other industrial applications. It can be used on roll- and web-fed lines, CNC cutting and milling equipment, stamping presses, injection-molding machines, extrusion systems and other production equipment. Microgage 2D combines a laser transmitter with a receiver and digital display. As the laser moves across the receiver in a vertical or horizontal direction, the display provides a reading of the motion to within 0.0001 in. (0.0025 mm). It can operate over a distance of 100 ft (30.5 m), and accessories are available for alignment of straightness, runout, parallelism, squareness, roll and web alignment, shaft and bore alignment, flatness measuring, and more. The tool features serial and USB interfaces for connectivity to a laptop or PC. It includes a carrying case. Pinpoint Laser Systems, 56 Pulaski St., Peabody, MA 01960, 978-532-8001, 800-757-5383, fax: 978-532-8002, Web: www.pinlaser.com.

Let’s Talk About It

Creating a More Diverse and Inclusive Screen Printing Industry

LET’S TALK About It: Part 3 discusses how four screen printers have employed people with disabilities, why you should consider doing the same, the resources that are available, and more. Watch the live webinar, held August 16, moderated by Adrienne Palmer, editor-in-chief, Screen Printing magazine, with panelists Ali Banholzer, Amber Massey, Ryan Moor, and Jed Seifert. The multi-part series is hosted exclusively by ROQ.US and U.N.I.T.E Together. Let’s Talk About It: Part 1 focused on Black, female screen printers and can be watched here; Part 2 focused on the LGBTQ+ community and can be watched here.