 Alignment Training
Determining the need for shaft alignment training.
Shaft Alignment Training
Given that ››shaft alignment is one of the most crucial tasks a maintenance program must handle, technicians have to know how to expertly perform an alignment with the tools their plant uses every time the schedule calls for it. Familiarity with the measurement and alignment process is hardly sufficient. Those who take the measurements and perform any correcting adjustments have to the entire alignment process down cold. We run professional courses which run every month and our schedule can be found on our ››Alignment Training Calendar page.
When does the need for training arise?
New personnel
One obvious instance when training is called for is when someone with little or no alignment training is assigned the task for the first time. In some instances, being taught by experienced, patient coworkers and participating in multiple alignment checks is, over time, sufficient. A day-class, online or other self-study materials, or on-site training from an alignment-services firm can all augment on-the-job training.
Adopting a new method of alignment
Adopting a different alignment method is another obvious time to train. With a new method, the question becomes one of sufficient prior experience. Does someone on the maintenance team already have it? If not, bringing in a trainer from another plant or engaging an outside provider of training services makes excellent sense. Even in the presence of prior experience on the team, not having used the method in question for a length of time can make some degree of additional training from an experienced trainer worthwhile.
As a refresher, because alignment is an infrequent task
As important as performing alignment is, it's not something most technicians perform on a daily basis. With conventional alignment methods, such as dial gauges that require skill born of experience to use correctly in varying conditions, it can be easy to forget some small step or consideration of the process. The middle of an alignment isn't the place for an educated guess. If infrequency causes a little staleness in your alignment team, refresher training of some kind may be in order.
Adopting a new alignment tool that requires training
In this instance, training is a must. The distributor of the alignment system most likely provides it, in some instances without an up-charge. Laser alignment systems are good examples of this instance. As you evaluate different alignment systems, or similar systems from different manufacturers, be sure to consider what training comes with purchase as well as how long it typically takes to master the system.
What kind of training to do?
Alignment isn't a task someone just picks up after seeing it done once. Like any technical maintenance task, it requires an understanding of underlying principles and how they affect the work. The best alignment system training is typically some combination of classroom and on-site sessions with the equipment used, but it always depends on the given situation. Ample hands-on experience and knowledgeable, patient trainers are the keys to effective training.
At VibrAlign, we want you to have a quicker return on investment
IIf you're not getting alignments done in one or two tries, then you're not maximizing the return on your investment in precision alignment. We're committed to helping you achieve the highest ROI from your maintenance programs, whether you use equipment purchased from us or not.
We provide basic product orientation as a service with all Fixturlaser alignment systems we sell. The intuitive, graphical user-interface of Fixturlaser tools makes them remarkably easy to learn and use. Combined with learning how to perform Sure ShotTM alignments - alignments consistently completed in one to two tries - and you'll be a knowledgeable user who gets the most out your ››Fixturlaser system.
Laser alignment training services from VibrAlign
As the North American distributor for the USA for Fixturlaser systems, VibrAlign offers classroom and on-site alignment training for such industries as:
- Windpower
- Water and Wastewater
- Manufacturing
- Food processing
- Mining & Aggregatesv
- Foundries
- Oil & Gas Refineries
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- General industry
Engineers and technicians who are experts in laser alignment deliver VibrAlign alignment services. Service includes measurement and correction of misalignment in motors and driven units and includes complete documentation for quality assurance and compliance.
For more information, contact us at VibrAlign
For further information on alignment and laser alignment training, or Fixturlaser laser alignment systems, please ››contact VibrAlign at 800-394-3279 or info@vibralign.com.
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