The Acoem AT-400 Laser Shaft Alignment Tool has been named Plant Engineering’s Gold 2024 Product of the Year in the Asset Management category. The AT-400 won out over other 3 nominees based on voting by readers of Plant Engineering magazine. Acoem (Formerly known as Fixturlaser (Acoem AB) and VibrAlign (Acoem USA), respectively) previously won Product…
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The Fixturlaser Level is a two-axis level sensor that can be used wherever precision level measurements are required. It can be used to level machine bases or beds, bearings and journals, or for measuring “twist” on linear guide ways. The accuracy is very precise with resolution down to 0.01 mm/m (.1mil/1”) with a range of…
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In a previous blog written by Brad Case (Sept 24, 2019), he explained how to perform a repeatability test and why it is good idea to do so. Here are few other items that have contributed to repeatability issues. 1) The top rails were not sufficiently clean prior to taking readings. Paint was not removed,…
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Whether instructing a training class for precision shaft alignment or geometric measurements, the topic of machine specifications frequently comes up. Specifications such as shaft alignment tolerances, bolt torque values, frame or base flatness requirements and the frequency of verification of these specifications are typical of what is asked. There are general industry specifications such as…
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Sometimes simple procedures can become huge pain points, especially when the necessary knowledge is not known or available. This has proven to be true with the geometric flatness “buck in” procedure involving a sweep laser transmitter and receiver (detector). First, let me begin by defining “buck in”, this phrase is utilized to describe the process…
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