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machine
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and bearings The Laser Microgage 2D is compact,
easy to use, and intuitive. It makes
• Align rolls alignments and measuring possible
and web using incredibly high standards and
measuring resolutions as precise as
systems 0.0001 inch (2.5 microns) at ranges
of 150 feet (45 meters) and longer.
• Align BoreS
Pinpoint’s headquarters and state
and shafts of the art manufacturing facility is
located on Boston’s North Shore.
• Set and
align Laser • Improves machinery efficiency
tracks Microgage • Reduces equipment down time
and 2d • Extends machinery life
Benefits
rails • Increases manufacturing profits
• Reduces dependence on
outside contractors
• Allows for a fast return
on investment
• Versatile design can be used
in many places
• Supports preventative
maintenance programs
• Easy to use
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Utilities
Aircraft/
aerospace
Pinpoint’s Laser
Microgage 2D mEDICAL
is the choice
of industry shipbuilding
professionals
From ocean going vessels electronics
to machine shops to
aircraft manufacturers,
the Microgage 2D is being mining
used in a wide variety of
industrial measuring and
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precise measurements to
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Microgage 2D
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 The Microgage 2D receiver
Straightness, Linear measurements detects instantly if a
linear run is straight and
true. Detect even the
slightest deviations in long
machinery beds, profile
Laser Microgage 2D assemblies, measure
machinery deflection, track
alignment, and more.

Laser beam Laser transmitter

Movable receiver

Set the laser transmitter

Flatness, planer measurements on our adjustable rotating
base to define a flat plane
of laser light for measuring
surface flatness and aligning
components and assemblies
in a precise plane. Perfect
Laser 2D for profiling machine beds,
Microgage adjusting web and roller
systems, checking gantry
capabilities travel, setting tracks and
rails, and positioning
machinery.
Rotating base

Expand the options for

Squareness, perpendicular measurements geometric measuring and
alignment with the 90-Line
Right Angle. The 90-Line
redirects the laser beam
at a precise right angle,
enabling the digital receiver
to provide measurements
of squareness. Applications
include: adjusting the Z axis
on machine tools, squaring
machinery and equipment,
aligning gantry rails and
cross bridges, adjusting web
90-Line and roller systems, checking
beam bender
gantry travel, setting tracks
and rails, and positioning
machinery.
 Easily achieve pairs of parallel
parallelism measurements lines by moving the 90-Line
Right Angle to different
locations along the beam
path and comparing readings
Laser Microgage 2D
along each line. Check
assemblies, align rolls and
idlers, adjust web systems,
position tracks and guide
rails, adjust gantry and stage
systems, position moving
Movable slides, and other applications.
receiver

90-Line
beam bender

Attach the Microgage

Run out measurements receiver to a moving machine
slide or assembly and
measure the run-out in the
Laser transmitter travel. Multiple machinery
axes can be checked and
Receiver measurements made over
long distant runs. Quickly find
worn machinery areas and
create compensation tables
or use the Laser Microgage to
re-align machine travel. High
precision readings are ideal
for machine tools, printer
heads, scanners and other
moving mechanical devices.

Placing a laser in a machine

Lathe and spindle alignment tool spindle or collet or in a
lathe chuck projects a pre­
cise laser reference line for
measurements. Locating the
Microgage receiver on the
tool holder, tailstock, bar
Laser transmitter feeder, and other machinery
Receiver elements is a precise and easy
way to check alignment and
verify that the machine runs
straight and true. These quick,
pre­cise measurements are
ideal for lathes, CNC turning
centers, boring machines and
other spindle based tools.
 The Microgage laser forms
dual-axis bore alignment a precise reference beam for
checking bore alignment,
­parallelism, runout, and
cen­terline position. The
laser reference beam can
be adjusted and centered
inside single or multiple
bore tubes. The Micro­gage
receiver, supported on a
variety of mounts, can check
bore position, concentricity,
parallelism, and other
geometric features. Ideal
Movable receiver
for checking piston and
ram alignment, adjusting
propulsion shafts and
bearings, evaluating engine
bore tubes, and extruder
screw ­alignment.

Laser 2D
Microgage Machinery leveling
A precision level on the
laser transmitter allows for
capabilities leveling and adjusting the
laser reference beam to
Movable receiver align and level machinery
and production equipment.
A series of ­adjustable mounts
for the laser transmitter and
other Pinpoint accessories,
expand the capabilities for
90-Line gantry alignment, checking
beam bender
machine tools, ­squaring
axes, measuring runout and
travel errors, and many other
applications.

Laser Microgage 2D

Laser transmitter
Pinpoint’s Laser
Microgage 2D:
Made for the
most exacting
jobs, built
with demanding
precision • Easy to use
Our customers expect nothing • precise measuring and
but the highest standards in aligning capabilities
our innovative, intuitive, solidly
built measuring instruments. • two- or four-axis
After all, precision is our goal. measurement per
receiver
• Handles up to four Satisfied Microgage customers
versatile receivers 3M Corporation Masterfoods, USA
Airbus Mead Packaging
• keypad allows easy
Alcoa, Inc. Millipore Corporation
data entry and control
Analog Devices, Inc. M & M Mars, Inc.
• display provides easy Axcelis Technologies, Inc. Merck & Company
instructions Bell Helicopter National Oilwell
Boeing Department of Navy
• Operates over long Boston Scientific Navistar International
working ranges Continental Plastics Corp. Newport News Shipbuilding
Continental Airlines Northrup Grumman Corp
• clear readable lcd Corning Inc. Otis Elevator Co.
graphics display Detroit Edison Owens Corning
Dupont Philips Lighting
• alignment update
Electric Boat Corporation PPG Industries, Inc.
in real time Ethan Allen, Inc. Quad-Graphics
• battery operated Field Aviation Company, Inc. Reynolds Metals Company
Flexcon Company, Inc. Sandia National Labs
• rugged compact laser Fort Howard Corporation Siemens Medical Solutions
and receiver design GE Healthcare Smith Kline Beecham
General Motors Smithsonian
Visit www.pinlaser.com • highly portable, fits Goodyear Tire & Rubber Stanley Tools
into compact case Heidelberg Web Systems Sunoco Products
for a partial list of our
Hewitt, LTD TRW
satisfied customers and • computer interface and
Hitachi Medical Systems Unilever Best Foods – Lipton
a comprehensive list software options Hitchiner Manufacturing, Inc. U.S. Coast Guard
of Laser Microgage 2D • expandable kits cover Honeywell, Inc. U.S. Postal Service

benefits. all applications Hewlett Packard Varian Semiconductor

I.M.C. Canada LTD Walt Disney Imagineering
Kimberly Clark Westinghouse
Lockheed Martin Weyerhaeuser Company
 Microgage 2D Product Specifications
Measuring System:
Measurement Resolution: 0.0001 inch (2.5 micron)
Measurement Range: ± 0.350 inch dual axis X-Y ± 0.5” single axis (± 9mm or ± 13mm)
Operating Distance: 0 to 150 feet standard (> 150’ optimized)(45 meters)
Measurement Accuracy: ± 0.0002 inch or 1% of measurement (5 micron)
Laser Characteristics:
Laser Source: Laser Diode, 635 Nm, < 1mW, Class IIIA (Class II Available)
Laser Beam Accuracy: < 2 arc-seconds
Laser Beam Repeatability: < 1 arc-second
Laser Level: Bubble, machinists level < 10 arc-second
Laser Power: 4 AA-Alkaline batteries
Laser Run Time: > 20 hours per battery set
Laser Controls: On/Off switch, laser on, low battery
Laser Dimensions: 8” long x 2” wide x 3” high (203mm x 51mm x 76mm)
Laser Mounting Points: 1/4-20 and 10-32 mounting holes
Laser Housing: Solid machined aluminum & hard anodized coating
Receiver Characteristics:
Active Detection Area: .750 inch x .750 inch (19mm x 19mm)
Protective Window: Bandpass filter, metallic coating

Laser Systems Receiver Dimensions: 2.00” high x 2.00” wide x 2.00” deep (51mm)
Receiver Mounting: 1/4-20 and 10-32 mounting holes
EASY. MOBILE. Receiver Cable: 10’ long, reinforced cladding, black
ALIGNMENT. Display Characteristics:
56 Pulaski Street Display Unit: Multi, dual-axis processing system
Peabody, MA 01960 Display Inputs: Up to 4 dual-axis receivers at one time
978-532-8001 Display Screen: LCD graphic screen 5.0” x 3.0” (127mm x 76mm)
FAX 978-532-8002
[email protected] Display Controls: Keypad, zero, function, multi-purpose keys
www.pinlaser.com Display Information: X/Y data, signal, functions, alignment steps
Display Units: Inch, MM, Mils, Custom
Display Resolution: 0.0001 inch (2.5 micron)
Display Processing: Multiple user programs for alignment
Display Connections: 4 Receiver inputs, USB, Aux, Serial
Display Interface: USB & Serial RS232c
Interface Communication: Pinpoint Capture (Windows-based)
Display Power: 2 C-cell Alkaline
Display Run Time: > 30 hours per battery set
Display Housing: Solid machined aluminum & hard anodized coating
Display Housing Design: Flip-up display, reversible handle
Display Housing Dimensions: 12” long x 5”wide x 2” high (305mm x 127mm x 51mm)
Operating Conditions: 30o to 130o F (–10o to +55oC), Humidity 0–95%,
non-condensing