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Hamar Laser Instruments, Inc. Laser Calibration, Alignment & Measurement Systems - Machine Tools, Bore Alignment, Spindles & Rolls

Familiar doesn’t necessarily mean better.Conventional measurement methods have been used successfully for generations, b...
10/26/2026

Familiar doesn’t necessarily mean better.

Conventional measurement methods have been used successfully for generations, but every method introduces variables that can affect the result.

Setup, technique, environmental conditions and operator interpretation can all matter when you’re trying to measure very small deviations over long distances.

Modern laser measurement can reduce many of those variables while making complex alignment checks faster and more repeatable.

Experience still matters. But so does choosing the best measurement method available for the job.

What gives you the most reliable measurement today?

10/21/2026

What happens when decades of technical knowledge walk out the door?

It’s a problem Guy Laverty, one of our alignment experts, has watched develop throughout his career in machine tool alignment.

Experienced technicians are retiring. Traditional apprenticeship programs aren’t as common as they once were. And in many cases, younger technicians aren’t getting the same opportunity to learn directly from the people who spent decades working with these machines.

That creates a skills gap that better equipment alone can’t completely solve.

Modern Hamar Laser alignment systems can make complex machine geometry measurements faster, easier to learn, and more practical than many conventional methods. But understanding the machine, the application, and what the measurement is telling you still matters.

The technology has advanced. Passing the knowledge to the next generation needs to advance with it.

Listen to Guy explain what he’s seen in the field.

Explore Hamar Laser’s precision alignment systems:
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Equipment can be replaced. Experience is harder to replace.As experienced technicians retire, years of practical knowled...
10/19/2026

Equipment can be replaced. Experience is harder to replace.

As experienced technicians retire, years of practical knowledge can leave with them.

Machine geometry isn’t just about knowing how to operate a measurement tool. It’s understanding the setup, interpreting the readings, recognizing what may be causing the problem, and knowing what to correct.

Modern laser measurement technology can make complex measurements faster and easier to perform, helping reduce the learning curve.

But knowledge still has to be transferred.

Better tools and better training give the next generation of technicians what they need to keep that experience working on the shop floor.

Production Always Seems More Important Than MaintenanceIt’s easy to understand why maintenance gets postponed.A machine ...
10/16/2026

Production Always Seems More Important Than Maintenance

It’s easy to understand why maintenance gets postponed.

A machine that is running is making parts. A machine that is being checked isn’t.

So when production schedules are tight, it’s tempting to keep running and deal with maintenance later.

The problem is that avoiding planned downtime doesn’t mean you’re avoiding downtime.

Machine geometry changes. Components wear. Small problems become larger ones. Eventually the decision about when to stop the machine may no longer be yours.

Preventive maintenance gives you an opportunity to find and correct problems on your schedule instead of waiting for the machine or the finished parts to make the decision for you.

Production matters.

That’s exactly why maintaining the equipment responsible for that production matters too.

10/14/2026

The right tool is only half the equation.

After decades of working with machine tool alignment, Guy Laverty, one of our alignment experts, has seen what happens when capable measurement equipment is put into use without the knowledge needed to apply it correctly.

As Guy puts it, you need both the right tool and the skilled people who understand how to use it.

That’s true whether you’re working with conventional measurement tools or modern laser alignment systems. The technology can make complex machine geometry measurements faster, more accurate, and more practical, but understanding the setup, the measurement, and the machine remains essential. The good news is Hamar Laser systems reduce the training and specialized skills required by many “old school” measurement methods, making advanced alignment measurements easier to bring into the maintenance workflow.

Hamar Laser systems are designed to give technicians the precision and capability to measure machine geometry across a wide range of applications.

Explore our laser alignment systems:
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Better technology doesn’t help if you don’t use it.Today’s measurement technology can check machine geometry faster and ...
10/12/2026

Better technology doesn’t help if you don’t use it.

Today’s measurement technology can check machine geometry faster and more accurately than conventional methods, helping reduce the time required for machine calibration.

But the equipment only provides value when it gets used.

When production demands continually push preventive maintenance and calibration checks aside, small changes in machine geometry can go unnoticed. The longer those checks are delayed, the greater the opportunity for machine wear to affect part quality and increase scrap.

Time will always be a concern in manufacturing. Better measurement technology can help make periodic geometry checks more practical and keep machines producing quality parts.

Our offices will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day.We’ll be back Tuesday and ready to help with...
10/12/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day.

We’ll be back Tuesday and ready to help with your alignment applications.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

10/07/2026

“Production supersedes maintenance.”

It’s something Guy Laverty has seen repeatedly during decades of working with machine tools.

The reason isn’t difficult to understand. When a machine is stopped for maintenance, it isn’t producing parts.

But continuing to run a machine doesn’t make an underlying geometry or maintenance problem disappear. In some cases, production continues until part quality deteriorates or the problem finally forces the machine offline.

Guy’s point is a simple one: preventive maintenance may require planned downtime, but waiting for the problem to make that decision can come with a much different cost.

Listen to Guy explain what he’s seen in the field.

A machine that’s running is making parts. A machine that’s being checked isn’t.That’s why maintenance can be easy to pos...
10/05/2026

A machine that’s running is making parts. A machine that’s being checked isn’t.

That’s why maintenance can be easy to postpone when production schedules are tight.

But avoiding planned downtime doesn’t eliminate downtime.

Machine geometry changes. Components wear. Small problems can become larger ones. Eventually, the machine or the finished parts may decide when production stops.

Preventive maintenance gives manufacturers an opportunity to find and correct problems on their schedule.

Production matters. Maintaining the equipment responsible for that production does too.

09/30/2026

Sometimes the alignment problem starts underneath the machine.

After years of working with machine tool alignment applications in plants around the country, Hamar Laser’s Guy Laverty has seen large machines installed in environments that simply aren’t providing enough support.

As Guy explains, an inadequate foundation can allow outside forces that seem insignificant compared with the size of the machine, even nearby forklift traffic, to affect its geometry.

Accurately measuring machine geometry can tell you when the machine has moved. Understanding why it moved is just as important.

Listen to Guy explain what he’s seen in the field.

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