Laser interferometer applications

Whether you are an end user, distributor, machine OEM or a service and maintenance contractor, Renishaw's laser interferometer systems can help you do your job better.

The following case studies demonstrate why, for so many users, a Renishaw laser interferometer system is a vital part of their operations.

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XL-80 laser measurement system in actionRenishaw laser interferometer system applications are extremely varied.  Whilst laser systems are widely used for the comprehensive accuracy assessment of machine tools and co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs) they also have found many other applications in research and in assessing other position critical motion systems; in fact anywhere where there is a need for the ultimate in high accuracy, repeatable and traceable measurement. 

Stunning large-scale images achieved with speed and repeatability

Inca - machineLike other technologies, it’s taken for granted. But, modern printing is a miracle of engineering precision, where producing a beautiful print is almost as complex as building a beautiful car. Thanks to Renishaw laser measurement technology, one company’s large-scale printers are considered the safe bet for consistency, reliability and stunning images.

Machine tool supplier to Ford and Bosch transforms machine accuracy without design changes

Spinner - sub-spindle laser calibrationMost CNC machine tool manufacturers invest heavily in machine developments that improve accuracy but by using the latest calibration systems at its factory in Istanbul, Turkey, leading manufacturer Spinner has improved specified machine accuracies without the need to change designs.

Calibration service provider works faster and smarter to create more revenue

XL-80 set-up on Edel

He’s not an athlete, but Jürgen Emslander has, in one move, considerably improved his performance, to be way ahead of the rest of his field.  He runs a calibration service company called Geo Tec Messtechnik, and has recently upgraded his laser calibration system from the industry standard ML10 to the new Renishaw XL-80. The new system’s portability and ease of use minimises transportation and set-up times, allowing more jobs each month.

More case studies

  • (IN402) PTV - Laser calibration reduces costs and gives four-fold accuracy improvement [910kB] (IN402) PTV - Laser calibration reduces costs and gives four-fold accuracy improvement

    Czech manufacturer PTV, spol s.r.o., based in Prague, has experienced a very rapid increase in sales of its CNC water-jet cutting machines. To help manage this growth, the company uses Renishaw’s ML10 laser interferometer measurement system and QC10 ballbar, which has reduced manufacturing costs and increased machine accuracy by a factor of four.

  • (IN303) Inca Digital - Laser calibration system spot on [322kB] (IN303) Inca Digital - Laser calibration system spot on

    Inca Digital Printers has developed the first ever flatbed inkjet press, which looks set to revolutionise a major sector of the screen print market. Such hi-tech printing equipment demands advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure supreme accuracy, which in this case is provided by Renishaw RG2 encoders and assured by the use of the Renishaw ML10 laser calibration system, widely used across manufacturing industry.

  • (IN405) Renishaw calibration systems essential as ‘déjà vu’ hits rebuild specialist Murrall & Lang [495kB] (IN405) Renishaw calibration systems essential as ‘déjà vu’ hits rebuild specialist Murrall & Lang

    Article describing how the accuracy of Renishaw laser calibration systems allows Murrall & Lang to guarantee achievable tolerances better than the initial machine tool specification. The Renishaw ML10 laser calibration system is portable, easy to use and has built-in temperature compensation, allowing customers to machine components far more accurately than once possible.

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