Modern means for axle adjustment of mechatronic machine chains

This paper is focused on the measurement problems of a general purpose, modern means for axle adjustment of mechatronic machine chains. The measurement backgrounds and the research trends are discussed. After the problem identification, the authors study a simulation tool which is useful in the interactive adjustment process of the axles. The developed measurement system is convenient for both manual and automatic measurement according to the requirement of the mechatronic mechanism. The final technical solution has been worked out by a computer analysis of the vibration spectra. The scientific bases of the development were supported by mechanical engineering researches, when the whole mechatronic system was measured. Beside the axle adjustment, the device has the following further functions: measurement of course straightness; measurement of flatness; adjustment of vertical axles; parallel adjustment of cylinders; perpendicular measurement; and angle of inclination of axles