Roger Cross, OASIS Project Manager, will be presenting “Improving Efficiency and Product Quality with Precision Alignment” at ICE USA on February 10, 2015. ICE (International Converting Exhibition) is being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, February 10-12, 2015. In this post we provide a brief overview of the topics covered in […]
Precision alignment is recommended by printing press manufacturers as the industry standard for ensuring press lines run at optimal speeds and produce high quality product. Regardless of how precisely the printing press was aligned upon installation, its alignment condition will deteriorate over time due to several factors. These factors include normal day to day operation, routine […]
When an aircraft is deemed Aircraft On Ground (AOG), it indicates that there is a problem with the aircraft that is extensive enough to prevent it from flying. As soon as an aircraft is out of service, there is a rush to fix the parts or components in order to prevent delays or flight cancellations – […]
In our three previous posts on the Precision Alignment of Winders, we discussed the effects of winder misalignment on product quality and components as well as inspection and alignment techniques for the various areas of the machine – including the Unwind and Lead-in Rolls and the Slitter Section, Rider Roll Ways, Winder Drums, Rider Roll and Core Chucks. In […]
Everyone seems to be talking about laser trackers in the precision measurement industry – and there are many good reasons why. Laser trackers are extremely appealing metrology instruments for numerous reasons including size, portability, repeatability and accuracy. Add to that the ability to capture large volumes of 3-dimensional coordinate data quickly and in real-time, well […]
Proper alignment of your production machinery is a critical factor in maintaining optimum equipment performance and manufacturing the highest quality product. The plastics extrusion process is no exception. As plastics manufacturers increase the demand on extruders for faster speeds and better quality, it is more important than ever to properly maintain the components that make […]
In Part 1 of our series on the Precision Alignment of Winders we discussed the effects of misalignment on product quality and winder components. In Part 2, we began our discussion on alignment techniques for the various areas of the machine starting with the Unwind and Lead-in Rolls. In Part 3, we continue with more […]
In Part 1 of our series on the Precision Alignment of Winders, we discussed the effects of misalignment on product quality and winder components. In Part 2 of this series, we begin the discussion on inspection and alignment techniques. Winder Inspection and Alignment Alignment references Most winder component alignment occurs in two directions: vertically and […]
Most manufacturing facilities have to manage the seemingly never ending cycle of having to keep costs down while increasing production levels and maintaining a high quality standard. Often, this ongoing struggle includes a reduction in staff and resources and a lower than ever budget for maintaining the very equipment that is being pushed to produce […]
In this first post of a series on the precision alignment of winders, we discuss the effects of misalignment on product quality and winder components. To remain competitive, paper companies have increased the operating speeds of their paper machines. This requires winder speeds to increase at a rapid rate in order to maintain the increased […]
