Dial Indicator Alignment Procedure The procedure for doing reverse dial indicator alignment is not a difficult one.

There are several steps which need to be taken for a successful alignment job.Step 1Familiarize with terms, techniques and procedure.*follow all safety rules and procedures Step 2Learn about the machine you are aligning. 1. Visually check coupling, pipehangers, base bolts, coupling spacing etc. 2. Check for coupling & shaft run out. Step 3Know the characteristics of your tool. Perform a Sag Check A sag check is a test that determines the amount an indicator bracket willsag at a given distance. How to perform a sag check:Clamp the brackets on a sturdy piece of pipe the same distance they will be whenplaced on the equipment. Zero both indicators on top, then rotate to the bottom.The difference between the top and bottom reading is the sag. Sag will always have a negative value, so when allowing for sag on thevertical move always start the dial indicator with a plus(+) reading. For exampleif you have .002" sag; when you zero your indicators on top put the needle on a+2 instead of zero to compensate for the sag. Step 4Prepare the machine. a. Remove all existing shims from under the feet-if old shims are to be used, clean them thoroughly.-always use minimum amount of shims.b. Clean the base thoroughly.-scrape and file away all rust, nicks, and burrsc. Examine the base bolts and holes.-retap if necessary-replace bolts if necessary Step 5Clean mounting surface, file off nicks and burrs. b. Check indicators for sticking and loose needle.c. Aim indicator stem directly toward center line of shaft.