Duration: 1 day

Example Hours:
Training Day 1: 8.00am to 4.00pm

Format:
Classroom learning

Pre-Study:
Not required.

Outcome:
You will come away from this course with a very good understanding of precision shaft laser alignment processes and diagnostics.

• 1 day classroom training
• Lunch and refreshments
• Shortform course booklet
• Certificate of Completion

Overview

• Review of shaft alignment fundamentals
• Advantages, disadvantages and sources of error associated with various alignment methods
• Describing and documenting shaft offset and angular misalignment condition
• Pre-alignment procedures
• Laser alignment systems overview

Fundamental horizontal machine alignment processes

• Setting up the laser system
• Measuring and entering the dimensions
• Obtaining measurements
• Interpreting results
• Making moves/adjustments
• Alignment completion

Dealing with alignment challenges

• Base-bound and bolt-bound conditions
• Dynamic movement
• Identify general types of soft foot and how to detect and correct soft foot conditions
• Effects of thermal growth on the alignment process and machine operation

Vibration Analysis Category 1 – Certification
All Thermalign trained, Mobius Institute ™ certified analysts receive personalised logos with their certification number and name for their own professional use. Mobius Institute also maintains a listing of all certified analysts on their website and provides each analyst with a certification confirmation web page.

For more information about Mobius Institute’s accreditation, and the recognition of your certification by the ISO 18436 standard, please visit www.mobiusinstitute.com/certification