by Hubert Meagher | Dec 16, 2015 | Precision Measurement
A common practice in millwrighting is to lay a hole or layout template over a part – or an area – to mark the location of new holes. Imagine a virtual template that has no bounds and could be adapted to almost any surface or area. Imagine too, that you...
by Hubert Meagher | Jun 11, 2015 | Machine Alignment
In the intensive, demanding and hectic world of industrial maintenance, it can be hard to understand the differences between vibration, balancing and alignment. In this post, we provide an overview of each and why they are critical to maintaining the health of your...
by Katherine O'Maley | Aug 18, 2014 | Automotive, Machine Alignment
American BOA, Inc. Solves Hydroformer Alignment Issues with OASIS 3D Metrology Services (2) In the first of this two part project spotlight, we discussed the issues that Brandon Clifton, Manufacturing Engineer at American BOA, was having with one of the hydroformers...
by Katherine O'Maley | Aug 5, 2014 | Automotive, Machine Alignment
American BOA, Inc. Solves Hydroformer Alignment Issues with OASIS 3D Metrology Services In this first post of a two post series, we discuss the issues American BOA was having with producing quality corrugated pipe on one of their hydroformers at the Cummings, GA...
by Hubert Meagher | Jun 13, 2013 | Machine Alignment
What is level? Level is an imaginary plane level to Earth at any particular tangential point on our planet. Due to Earth’s gravity (which is approximately normal to the curvature of the Earth) the level plane can be measured quite easily by several methods. A...