Have you ever thought about using a laser to align a lathe? Traditional lathe and turning-center alignment often depends on dial indicators, alignment bars, levels and repeated mechanical setups. Those methods can work well, but they can also become time-consuming, particularly when several machine geometries must be checked. Hamar Laser’s L-703S 4-Axis Spindle Alignment Laser…
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Every tech has been there. Forty-five minutes into troubleshooting, someone asks: “Is the laser actually on?” It was not. No shame in it. The basics are often the first things skipped when you are moving quickly, working on a noisy plant floor or trying to set up equipment while several people are asking questions. And…
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Visit Booth #5318, January 19–21, to explore precision laser alignment solutions for power generation equipment. Hamar Laser Instruments is pleased to announce its participation in POWERGEN 2027, taking place January 18–21, 2027, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Exhibiting at Booth #5318, Hamar Laser will highlight its advanced laser shaft alignment and…
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When alignment measurements are repeated, the target needs to return to the same position each time. That sounds simple, but small changes in target location or orientation can create measurable differences in the results. According to Hamar Laser trainer Ron Sullivan, developing a consistent target setup routine can make the difference between approximately .005 in….
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Precision measurement, controlled correction, and documented verification help maintenance teams address the mechanical conditions behind recurring failures. A new bearing. A clean vibration reading. Another return to service. Then the same machine fails again. For maintenance and reliability teams, that sequence raises a critical question: did the repair remove the condition that damaged the component?…
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Hamar Laser Instruments will be back on the show floor at IMTS 2026, September 14–19, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Visit us in Booth 134629 in the Quality Assurance Pavilion, East Building, Level 3, where our team will be demonstrating some of our newest and most versatile laser alignment systems for machine geometry, surface plate…
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Demonstrating X-Series™ laser shaft alignment systems and sharing nearly 60 years of alignment expertise Hamar Laser Instruments is headed to Raleigh, North Carolina, for the 34th Annual SMRP Conference, September 28 – October 1, 2026. Visit us at Booth 928 to see our X-Series™ laser shaft alignment systems in action and talk with the Hamar Laser team about…
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Visit Hamar Laser at Booth 1353 during TPS 2026 in Houston to see X-Series laser shaft alignment and ultra-precise flatness measurement systems.
Hamar Laser Instruments will be exhibiting at the Vibration Institute Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, August 5–7, 2026. VIATC brings together reliability and rotating-equipment professionals for training and technical discussion. For teams working to reduce repeat failures and improve equipment reliability, alignment is an important part of the conversation. Event details Where: Fort…
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Why has industry become displaced from standard practices for identifying and preventing misalignment? In modern industry, where uptime, throughput, and operational efficiency dominate decision-making, fundamental principles like shaft alignment are often overlooked. While digital technology and automation have revolutionized maintenance programs, the underlying physical relationships between machine components, such as shaft alignment, are often neglected…
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