Hands-on course designed to develop and strengthen the mechanical skills required to achieve world-class precision maintenance®. While most craft technicians have foundational abilities, precision principles are often untaught, forgotten, or inconsistently applied. This course addresses that gap by teaching reliable, repeatable methods that improve equipment performance, reduce failures, and increase manufacturing profitability.

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Your paid registration includes:
◼ 3 Days of Trainings
◼ Comprehensive Course Manual
◼ Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks

To register by phone, please call James Forester at (850) 977-3962.
To register by email, fill out the form below.

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Subject

1. Introduction to Precision
   Maintenance philosophies, cost drivers, failure sources.
2. Vibration & Dynamic Measurement Tools
   Failure indicators, vibration and IR tools.
3. Fitting Of Housings and Shafts
   Precision measurement, correct fits.
4. Assembly Errors & Corrections
   Keys, couplings, torque, heating, retention.
5. Practical Lubrication
   Grease selection, intervals, failure prevention.
6. Precision Alignment
   Pre-alignment checks, Soft foot, pipe strain, bolt-bound corrections, & Plotting alignment, optimum move calculations
7. Precision Belt Drive Installation
   Pulley installation, Pulley alignment, Belt installation, & Setting belt tension

Learning Objectives

Precision Measurement & Installation

• Determining proper bearing and shaft fits
• Using micrometers, dial indicators, gauges, torque wrenches, calipers, and alignment systems
• Documenting all installation results for “as found/as left” validation

Dynamic Condition Assessment

• Using vibration meters, stroboscopes, and infrared tools to verify machine health
• Applying dynamic measurements to improve reliability

Correcting Assembly & Alignment Errors

• Fixing soft foot, pipe strain, bolt-bound and base distortion problems
• Completing precise cold alignment and calculating thermal growth
• Plotting alignment conditions and determining the “best move”

Improving Balance & Belt Drive Performance

• Achieving proper belt tension, alignment, and sheave setup