Are you a manufacturer looking to improve operating efficiency and reduce costs? In this video produced by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence for HxGN TV, Hubert Meagher, Director of Metrology Services at OASIS Alignment Services, provides you with a brief overview of the benefits of machine alignment and how new, innovative and reliable alignment technologies are helping […]
Recently, OASIS was invited to present an educational session to the attendees of the ICE USA (International Converting Exhibition) event in Orlando, Florida. Myron Smith, OASIS South Regional Manager and Jon Ray, Director of OASIS Sales & Marketing, presented “The Importance of Machine Alignment to the Future of Converting” in the show’s Future of Converting Theater. For those […]
In previous posts, we have discussed the many ways customers benefit from OASIS owning and using the most advanced metrology tools available today, specifically our fleet of Leica AT960 laser trackers from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. When discussing the capabilities of our laser trackers, we often mention how using the Leica T-Probe in conjunction with the […]
In our last post “Your Paper Machine Alignment Questions Answered”, we addressed many of the questions that paper makers have relating to paper machine alignment issues and alignment methodologies. In this post, we speak to our customers and friends in the converting/packaging industries, specifically coaters/laminators, metallizers and printers, by providing access to previously published blog posts […]
OASIS knows a thing or two about paper machine alignment. We started providing machine alignment services to paper makers 35 years ago, and though we have grown over the years and now provide our precision measurement and mechanical services to a variety of industries, a large amount of our work continues to be done in […]
Wrinkles, baggy edges, weaving or wandering, tension issues, guiding or tracking difficulties, an increase in rewind scrap – any one, or all, of these issues can indicate misalignment in your blown film line. Precision alignment of the line is essential to producing high quality film. Including alignment inspections as part of your scheduled maintenance plans, […]
Having a reliable and long-lasting conveyor system is key to a mining operation. However, alignment of conveyors is often overlooked and the reliability of these conveyors is undermined. Common conveyor issues caused by misalignment include belt failure and premature pulley wrapping and/or pulley bearing failure. Any of these problems will cause the extremely costly halt […]
There are numerous factors that can cause damage to aircraft including rough landings, hail storms, turbulence and more. An especially significant threat to aircraft, are bird strikes. A bird strike or BASH (Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard) involves a collision between an aircraft and an airborne animal – typically a bird or a bat. Bird strikes […]
One of the questions OASIS customers most often ask is “How often do I need to have my machine inspected for alignment?” Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. There are a number of factors that can affect the alignment of your equipment and these should be taken into consideration when creating a machine alignment inspection […]
With 2016 rapidly coming to a close, we thought we would take this opportunity to provide our readers – both our regular visitors and our new – with our top five most viewed blog posts. OASIS strongly believes that an informed, knowledgeable customer achieves the greatest success – which is why we strive to generate […]
