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Title: Machinery alignment tables: Face-OD and reverse indicator methods

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OSTI ID:7253252

Many alignment techniques are too complex for practical use, and guessing never provides the needed precision. The face-OD (face-rim) and reverse indicator methods are the two most popular techniques experienced millwrights use, but both methods require time-consuming calculations. These tables replace the graphs, formulas, and calculations used to determine shim requirements. Contents: Face-OD method and reverse indicator method: Setting up Data forms. Equations and calculations. Examples. Alignment Tolerances. Errors in taking data. Typical alignment tolerances. Indicator sag. Cause of indicator sag. Correction of indicator sag. Typical values of indicator sag. Hot alignment. References.

Research Organization:
United Pump Co., Baton Rouge, LA
OSTI ID:
7253252
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English