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Are Gap and Sag measurements as good as strain gauge alignment measurements?

April 26, 2017alignment gap gauge good measurements sag strain

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Are Gap and Sag measurements as good as strain gauge alignment measurements?

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For most shaftline arrangements, NO. Gap and Sag values, which are based upon a theoretical model, generally require higher tolerances than the theoretical model can provide. However, Gap and Sag measurements are useful to provide a “rough” alignment prior to strain gauge measurements.