Installing machines in a horizontally level position is almost always a requirement for them to function problem free.
In principle, all machines must be level to work as intended. Typically, they need to be set up within 0.1 mm/m to ensure gravity affects them symmetrically. Forces on bearings and other machine elements are calculated based on these conditions, and proper lubrication can also be dependent on this. If the machine isn’t level from the start, its performance, reliability, and service life may be compromised.
Digital levels, such as the Easy-Laser® XT290, are extremely useful tools for setting-up and aligning most types of machines, for example machine tables, rolls, foundations, etc. It also offers the possibility of documenting the work, by connecting wirelessly to the Easy-Laser XT Alignment app. Today, documentation is a common client requirement.
Another method to level a machine is to use laser transmitter XT20 to the horizontal plane (with transmitter placed at the side of the machine), and then using the laser beam as a reference. Using the detector, measure at two locations on the machine and adjust with live values until you get the same measurement value.
For optimal performance and ease of use, we recommend the digital precision level.
