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Data collection in a computer aided machine like a CNC machine

January 20, 2015

Today’s manufacturing facilities increasingly depend on Computer-Aided Machines (CAM) and robotics in their many processes. This highly technologically advanced machinery is designed with many failsafes and protection systems capable of shutting down the machine to maintain the integrity of the part being machined and the equipment itself. As these machines typically run at very high […]

Centering a SOLAR Gas Turbine Shaft with SENSALIGN Laser Technology

January 13, 2015

SOLAR gas turbine centering tool with X-Y tracking The centering tool for SOLAR TURBINES is based upon shaft travel in the vertical plane. As the top knob is turned,  a plunger pushes the shaft from the top position all the way down to the bottom position. The tool allows the technician to count the number […]

Equipment Criticality Ranking Tip

January 6, 2015

It is critical (pun intended) that you have a criticality ranking for your equipment.  This will help you properly direct maintenance and reliability efforts.  It is difficult to have granularity on the actual role equipment plays if the criticality scale is small (1-10).  It is best to use a higher scale with categories that comprise […]