Trades Math - Rim and Face Alignment Part 1

[@Critical_Path]

This is a great representation of the math used for this alignment method. I'm a big fan of using ratio and proportion during alignment rather than other methods and I think this was a good example of what I see on the regular. Great work, thanks for the content. Subscribed.

[@mathmadeeasywithlaurel9353]

Thanks for the comment and the subscribe!

[@jovelletulfo3602]

Is it possible to convert face and rim indicator readings to reverse alignment indicator readings or vice versa? If possible how?

[@mathmadeeasywithlaurel9353]

Can you clarify what you mean by reverse alignment indicator readings? Are the indicators mounted on the moveable shaft instead of the fixed? Or are the readings zeroed opposite to what I did?

[@marlousia4361]

How would you measure that mtbs is higher or lower than the fixed machine without using dial indicator based on your example?

[@mathmadeeasywithlaurel9353]

You could use a straight edge and feeler gauge to find the offset misalignment instead of a dial indicator. Just remember that when you do it that way, the value that you get is the actual misalignment so doesn't require devision by 2. However, if you use a dial indicator, divide your rim reading by 2 to get actual offset misalignment. I hope this helps.

[@jovelletulfo3602]

Is there no other way of converting face and rim indicator reading to reverse alignment reading through mathematical calculations?