In the January 1998 issue we presented an article entitled, "Basic Tech Series: Engine Block." Contained therein was a section called "Align-Bore Blues." Our treatment of align-boring as a potential ...

HAMAR LASER INSTRUMENTS INC. released the upgraded L-703B Self-Centering Bore Alignment System that uses the L-703B laser variant of its compact, versatile L-703 laser, introduced earlier this year.

Align Honing, Align Boring—Procedures that correct misalignment of the main bearing saddles in an engine block. Ideally, the centers of the main saddles (main bearing bores) should all be located ...

The kit consists of a cylindrical 2.250 or 1.000-in.-diameter laser that is held right in the bore, tool-holder, chuck, or shaft mount. A digital receiver projects the beam. The mount is reversible so ...

A new laser-based alignment tool reportedly is the first of its kind to work effectively with twin-barrel extrusion systems. Initially, the application was almost a happy accident, according to Hamar ...

Linear motion components provide the foundation for smooth axis movement on a machine tool. Here are factors to consider when choosing machines with linear motion components that are durable and ...