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