Gantry plate saw in a fabrication environment

Dimetix laser cutoff application

Large saw blades frequently shift out of alignment, especially when squaring the heads while making an adjustment or changing the blade. As a consequence cuts are made at the wrong angle, often resulting in unnecessary reworking and scrap. In this application two Dimetix laser distance sensors were mounted on each end of an extrusion to measure the difference in distance to the saw blade. 

Micro controller display

A micro controller records the distances and provides a simple alignment display. Misalignment tolerances trigger an out of tolerance condition for the operator. 
Key Application Notes: 
• Production quality improved and scrap reduced 
• Non-contact, eye-safe laser measurement 
• Measurements can be acquired by a PLC or PC 
• Maintenance free — no breakable moving parts 
• Economical, rugged, and compact package

Gantry plate saw in a fabrication environment