Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2014
WebAdvisor Title
Predictive Maint Shaft Align
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
2 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Provides specialized instruction in the practices and equipment used in shaft alignment, and the end-to-end and parallel alignments of machines. Explores machine failures due to rotating shaft misalignment and vibration created from shaft center lines not being in the same plane. Covers inefficiencies and increased wear due to misalignment, shaft alignment methods, soft foot, thermal growth, rim, face, reverse dial indicator, and MPT couplings.
Pre-requisites
TAMT-110 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission