Scott Henderson

Scott started his reliability journey completing 14 years in the British Army as a senior maintainer of rotary aviation assets (helicopters). Operating across the globe in various roles, reliability engineering and condition monitoring was key to operational effectiveness and safety.

After relocating to Australia and 6 years working for a variety of industries in reliability roles, Thermalign was born and has now celebrated 10 years of business. Scott believes in hands-on, real-world solutions, to real world problems. As a trainer he brings his wealth of knowledge to the classroom with a very personable approach. His extensive experience in the condition monitoring field across many industries, allows Scott the knowledge and true understanding that is the hallmark of an effective trainer. He continues to add to his credentials and training portfolio in many disciplines that he has been actively involved in for some time.

Duration: 1 day

Example Hours:
Training Day 1: 8.00am to 4.00pm

Format:
Classroom learning

Pre-Study:
Not required.

Outcome:
You will come away from this course with a very good understanding of precision shaft laser alignment processes and diagnostics.

• 1 day classroom training
• Lunch and refreshments
• Shortform course booklet
• Certificate of Completion

Overview

• Review of shaft alignment fundamentals
• Advantages, disadvantages and sources of error associated with various alignment methods
• Describing and documenting shaft offset and angular misalignment condition
• Pre-alignment procedures
• Laser alignment systems overview

Fundamental horizontal machine alignment processes

• Setting up the laser system
• Measuring and entering the dimensions
• Obtaining measurements
• Interpreting results
• Making moves/adjustments
• Alignment completion

Dealing with alignment challenges

• Base-bound and bolt-bound conditions
• Dynamic movement
• Identify general types of soft foot and how to detect and correct soft foot conditions
• Effects of thermal growth on the alignment process and machine operation

Condition Monitoring Institute Certification