Lack of Repeatability using a laser alignment system
When experiencing lack of repeatability using a laser shaft alignment system:
Check the components for looseness.
Brackets: Make sure that they are rigidly attached to the shafts (or solid coupling hubs). The surface imperfection where the brackets are mounted plays no role provided the shafts are rotated and the bracket is firmly attached to the surface.
Risers: Most brackets systems will have risers (support posts) attached to them to mount components. Make sure they are firmly attached to the brackets.
Lasers, Receivers, Prisms: Also make sure they are firmly attached to the risers.
Brackets rubbing: The brackets and everything they support must not touch or rub on any stationary part during rotation.
Looking out for these simple little things can save you many headaches during your alignment job.
Tip provided by LUDECA, INC.
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Comments (2)
1) Posted 12:03 pm, 14 May 2009 by John Drummond
Set up your laser or (Reverse Dial), then make the first moves. THEN check the softfeet when the alignment is NEAR the aligned condition. Have you ever had to put more shims under the back feet than the front feet, or more under the front than the back to achieve alignment? If so, you may have created angled softfeet. If you ignore measuring sofeet when it is near the aligned condition, you may not be in spec for the softfeet.
2) Posted 6:46 pm, 21 May 2009 by Roy Loop