SEMINARS related to Vibration Analysis offered by Technical Associates of Charlotte

Precision Shaft Alignment		(return to main Classes page)

Fee for Precision Laser Alignment: $1095

To be scheduled for 2008

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Precision Laser Alignment – Laser Systems – 3-Days

This 3-day seminar is appropriate for those who align machines, those who detect, investigate and resolve premature machinery failure due to misalignment, as well as those who direct activities related to alignment and machine reliability.

This course focuses on specific procedures for using today’s laser alignment systems and the fundamental concepts and skills required to perform precision alignment. This unique approach provides not only an understanding of the specific procedures to follow for the laser system being used, but also builds the foundation required to understand how and why the system works the way it does.

Up to 50% of this seminar consists of guided hands-on activities, so it is requested that participants bring their instrument to the course.

The overall course objective is to align two coupled rotating machinery shafts to specified tolerances using a laser alignment system, including proper planning, rough and precision alignment processes, per approved procedures.

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PRECISION LASER ALIGNMENT AGENDA

Introduction and overview Review of shaft alignment fundamentals Rotational centers Offset and angular misalignment conditions Pre-alignment procedures Planning for alignment Rough alignment Precision alignment Review of dial indicator alignment methods Advantages, disadvantages, and sources of error: Straight edge/thickness gauge methods Rim-face dial indicator methods Reverse dial methods Laser alignment systems overview Using valid set alignment measurements Interpret measurements Making adjustments Using the move monitoring functions

Fundamental horizontal machine alignment processes Setting up the laser system Basic operation and major components Measuring and entering the dimensions Software programs and key features Obtaining measurements Alignment of machines with horizontal shafts Interpreting results Making moves Alignment completion

Dealing with alignment challenges Base-bound and bolt-bound conditions General types of soft foot Detect and correct soft foot conditions Dynamic movement Thermal growth and machine operation

Recommendations: This course is appropriate for those maintenance, engineering, technical support, and management personnel whose job functions involve alignment of rotating machinery. Students learn to set-up laser system components, obtain a valid set of alignment measurements, interpret measurements, and make adjustments using the move monitoring functions of the laser system. General familiarity with using today’s Laser Alignment instruments is beneficial and a variety of such instruments will be demonstrated during interactive class exercises.

Prerequisites No prerequisite Laser Alignment experience is required prior to taking the class. No prior experience in vibration analysis or condition monitoring is required. The purpose of this seminar is to introduce the student to these failure analysis techniques. Good math skills and the ability to use and interpret graphs and tabular information will be beneficial in order to maximize understanding.