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How does the concrete laser leveling machine operate?
October 9, 2023
Preparation work:
Grind the floor foundation to ensure that the surface is free of debris and dust, and rinse it with water; prepare the required materials and tools, such as cement, sand, interface agent, floor grinding discs, etc.
Interface agent application:
Apply interface agent on the treated floor to increase the adhesion of the floor surface.
Cement mortar laying:
Mix cement and sand according to a certain proportion and stir into cement mortar; lay the cement mortar evenly on the floor surface and use grinding discs for leveling.
1. Place the laser transmitter and set the height of the laser receivers at both ends of the laser leveling machine head.
2. Drive the machine to the concrete working area where the material has been spread.
3. According to the operator's instructions and with reference to the constant benchmark provided by the laser transmitter, the leveling machine head automatically lowers.
4. Move the machine backward slowly and evenly to compact the concrete to the finished surface of the floor.
5. Drive the laser leveling machine to the right and repeat the above operations, paying attention to sufficient overlap of the previous leveling track.
6. When the laser leveling machine completes the construction of a wide width of the formwork from left to right (depending on the floor design, sufficient concrete transportation, etc., the width of the formwork can range from 20m to 50m), drive the machine to the Remove the concrete to the far left of the pouring area and repeat the process.
Ground polishing:
After the cement mortar is dry, use floor grinding discs to polish the ground until the required smoothness is achieved.
Clean the site:
Clean the construction site to ensure there is no residue and water accumulation.
Acceptance:
Check the floor leveling quality to ensure it meets the construction requirements.


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