We know how important proper pulley alignment is to your operation. Aligning the pulleys in your equipment will minimize vibration, and consequently reduce wear on components such as belts and bearings. This can help you to avoid unscheduled downtime and ensure that your equipment works reliably. Unfortunately, traditional methods of alignment like straight edges and… Read more »
Just about every industry finds new uses for laser technology each year, including the military. The Navy specifically has outfitted one of their ships, the USS Ponce, with a new laser weapon. This laser gun was first installed on the ship last summer, and it has been operational for several months. The ship is currently… Read more »
There are many uses for lasers and while they may not always be relevant to your industry, learning about the latest innovations in the field is still a good idea. In fact, people are discovering new uses for existing laser technology all of the time. Take the lasers that are typically used for tattoo removal…. Read more »
In the world of shaft alignment and precision alignment, there is also something known as a shaft alignment tolerance. That is the minimal allowed amount of misalignment. This is because in a world where alignment is important, it is only crucial so long as it is close in alignment. It all has to do with… Read more »
When it comes to laser alignment and even just alignment tools in general, measurements are the most important component. They are what decide everything for proper and accurate aligning. So what happens to measurements when you are taking a laser far more massive than anything the average human might use, and measure something far more… Read more »
