Why Align?
Objective: List consequences from failure to align
Activity: Identify machine components that have failed due to misalignment
Make a notable contribution to coupling, bearing and seal life! Minimize vibration and energy consumption!
Alignment Theory
Objective: Describe the common types of shaft misalignment
Activity: Identify parallel offset and angularity
Use simple alignment math and graphs! Take thermal offset into account!
Preparing For Alignment
Objective: List steps to prepare for a shaft re-alignment
Activity: Use feeler gauges and dial indicators to test for irregular machine status
Review recent maintenance records for valuable clues and begin safe lockout procedures
Measuring Soft Foot
Objective: Detect and correct soft foot conditions
Activity: Use magnetic base with dial indicator
Learn when and when not to correct foot
Detecting Runout
Objective: Detect shaft and coupling runout conditions
Activity: Use magnetic base with dial indicator
Can you proceed with alignment when there is shaft/coupling runout
Straight Edge Techniques
Objective: Use basic tools to achieve rough alignment
Activity: Complete a hands-on rough alignment using straight edge techniques
Put feeler gauges, vernier callipers and straight edges to good use to achieve initial roughed-in shimming and horizontal alignment
Rim and Face Instruments
Objective: Setup brackets and dials for rim and face alignment
Activity: Use the instruments on hand at your plant to take measurements
Setup brackets and indicators, correct for bar sag
Rim and Dial Techniques
Objective: Demonstrate correct rim and face alignment routines
Activity: Complete two computer simulated and two hands-on alignment jobs
Take and record accurate measurements and make vertical and horizontal moves
Horizontal and Vertical Moves
Objective: Shim and make horizontal moves
Activity: Use shims and dials for both horizontal and vertical moves
Do you shim for vertical moves first, or make horizontal moves first?
Alignment Task - Data Sheet
Objective: Record and track data on a job aid
Activity: Calculate and plot offsets for bang-on verification
A supply of these 11" x 17" sheets will help with accurate jobs
Laminated Pocket Card
Keep hints and pointers handy