Hofmann’s Runout measuring machines and systems provides a solution to measure radial and axial runout of rotors and other cylindrical parts in multiple axial planes. During a measurement a rotor will be supported for example in a lathe, in V-blocks or on rollers. Rotors may be rotated by a motorized drive or manually. The system consists of a measuring controller to be hooked-up to a PC, a sensor set and the measuring software Orbistar 2.

      Orbistar 2 helps to setup a specific measuring task, acquires and displays the measuring data, provides tools for data analysis and generates reports. This software can also compensate for systematic measuring errors of typical rotor bearings like V-blocks and for the shaft movement using a reference sensor.

      Runout will be measured using proximity sensors which provide adaptors with interfaces to standard magnetic bases. The angular position will be captured with an encoder wheel which is driven by the rotor surface.