M&B Engineered Solutions - Machinery Alignment

Technical Training Seminar- Machinery Alignment
Description M&B’s 3-day Machinery Alignment seminar teaches you how to precision align rotating machinery using laser and dial-indicator techniques. Our training provides an understanding of what precision alignment means, and what affects your ability to achieve good results. Our training is based upon understanding and applying the fundamentals of shaft alignment under field conditions. This ensures proficiency in the field under various conditions using various tools, and allows personnel to identify and resolve alignment problems quickly and efficiently. We teach the following techniques: Straight Edge & Feeler Gauge, Rim/Face & Reverse Dial Indicator, and Lasers. We teach how to plot alignment data & calculate alignment moves for each method. In our Workshops students apply these techniques to real world data, calculating moves for the supplied Alignment Simulator Kit. Case Histories are also presented to review field-based experiences & procedures, along with precautions and typical site expectations. There is also an introduction to using optical measurement techniques to measure thermal growth and machinery movement from ‘Cold’ to ‘Hot’ operating conditions, and how to compensate for this. We offer an optional Certification Exam on the last day of the course for persons seeking certification. An optional 4th day is available for alignment of one piece of equipment at your facility. This immediately reinforces the course training, while resolving a problematic machine at your site. M&B will provide analysis, instruction, alignment equipment, and technical oversight while course attendees align one plant machine.
Objectives - Teach machinery alignment fundamentals, terminology and principles - Teach pre-alignment procedures; soft-foot correction; pipe strain measurement; and thermal growth - Teach Rim & Face and Reverse Dial Indicator, and Laser-based machinery alignment techniques - Have Students practice alignment techniques in supervised exercises using the Alignment Simulator Kit - Review and analyze Case Histories from machinery field experiences - Review Alignment Best Practices; Tolerances & Standards; Typical Field-Work Challenges Course Materials A manual containing slide presentations, discussion materials, workshop exercises and additional reference information is provided in hardcopy and CD-ROM. Instructors Mr. Stanley R. Bognatz, P.E. Mr. Timothy S. Irwin, P.E..		Who Should Attend? This course is designed for rotating equipment and OEM engineers, precision maintenance technicians, mechanics, supervisors, and managers who are responsible for the operation, maintenance and reliability of rotating equipment. Prerequisites None. A Basic knowledge of machines & mechanical skills is helpful in understanding the mechanics of machinery alignment. Previous alignment experience is helpful, but also is not required. Course Fees Hotel Seminars (U.S.): $975 per person Certification exam: $200 per person (optional) An optional fourth day for on-site alignment of one machine is available for a flat fee $1,250 On-site and international seminars are priced by quotation - please contact us for a quotation. Course Schedule Click here for the current schedule; on-site seminars can be scheduled at any time.
machinery Alignment - Seminar Outline
Understanding Machinery Alignment - Introduction & Historical Background - What is Misalignment? - Why Worry? - Symptoms of Misalignment - Types of Misalignment - The Alignment Process – Quick Reference & Detailed Listing Alignment Tools - Standard Measuring Tools - Dial Indicators - Lasers Alignment Kits - Optical Tooling & Measurements Overview of Alignment Techniques - Rough-in - Rim and Face Dial Indicator - Reverse Dial Indicator - Laser Alignment (OptAlign, Rotalign, etc.) - Optical Measurements (cold to hot movement) How to Install & Rough Align Machinery - Pre-Installation Checks - Acquiring & Plotting Alignment Readings Pre-Alignment Preparations - Gathering machine information - Selecting and preparing tooling - Making pre-alignment checks at the machine Rim & Face Dial-Indicator Shaft Alignment - Review of Technique - Graphical Layout of Machinery - Acquiring & Plotting Alignment Readings - What can go wrong? Reverse Dial-Indicator Shaft Alignment - Review of Technique - Graphical Layout of Machinery - Acquiring & Plotting Alignment Readings - What can go wrong? Workshop – Rim & Face and Reverse Dial Indicator Alignment Exercises Measuring & Correcting Soft-Foot - Definition, Types & Effects of Soft-foot - Measurement Techniques - Correction Techniques Measuring Pipe Strain - Definition & Effects of Pipe Strain -Measurement Techniques		Vertical Machinery Alignment - Considerations for Vertical Equipment - Dial Indicator & Laser Considerations - Face-Mounted Motor Shim Calculations Laser-based Shaft Alignment - Review of Current Technology - Operating Procedures - Coupling Results vs. Feet Movements - Advantages & Limitations of Lasers Practical Alignment Applications - Thermal Growth of Different Machine Types - Cooling Tower Fan Drives – How to Align! - How to Align Multiple Machine Cases - Aligning Belt Driven Machinery - Various Coupling Types Alignment Tolerances - Defining Misalignment - Tolerance Guidelines - Shaft vs. Coupling Alignment Real-World Conditions - Bolt Bound Machinery Feet - Flexible Foundations & Soft Foot - Thermal Growth & Casing Deflection - Pipe Strain Alignment Best Practices - Documentation Requirements - Safety Considerations - When to stop Case History Workshops - Motor-Pump - Motor-Gearbox-Compressor - Turbine Generator (non-flexible couplings) - Vertical Pump Certification Exam (optional) - 50 multiple choice & true/false questions In-Plant Alignment Example (optional) A motor-driven piece of machinery aligned as a group exercise. M&B provides analysis, instruction, alignment equipment and technical oversight. This requires one (1) full additional day, and coordination between site and M&B for efficient execution.

M&B specializes in providing technical training related to condition monitoring, vibration analysis, predictive maintenance, shaft alignment, and rotor balancing, all customized to our customer’s specific needs. We provide seminars both on-site at your location, and off-site at hotels or other locations for centralized training. If you have questions on any training course, or would like a custom-designed course, please contact us.