Laser Alignment and 3d measurement Training tailored to your needs
ACQUIP offers specialized laser alignment training seminars. Our classes can be held at your site for your convenience with the least interruption to your workflow, or they can be held at our Miami Beach facility.
ACQUIP also offers seminars in specific cities across the US. We already have a presence in Houston, Baton Rouge, Bismarck, Los Angeles, and Chicago, among other cities.
After 20 years in the market, ACQUIP’s knowledgeable and experienced laser alignment instructors are leaders in the field. Our certified professionals will train your plant maintenance staff to work smartly and operate the latest Laser Alignment Technology.
Our hands-on laser alignment course runs for two or three days. The course covers from the fundamentals in laser alignment techniques, to performing a proper dynamic movement study (thermal growth). We provide shaft alignment API 686-compliance certification for your plant maintenance staff.
Our Laser Alignment Training seminars include:
- A workbook and printed notes to keep
- Alignment training simulator
- Laser alignment tool
- Examinations and Certification of compliance
on-site shaft alignment
certification
We provide alignment training to your in-house maintenance personnel and engineers. This hands-on class sharpens your staff’s skill allowing them to go from alignment basis to the most advanced alignment methodology. ACQUIP alignment engineers will travel to your location and perform the training. This cost effective option sets out to train 6-8 members of your staff in both the fundamentals and specifics of your alignment system. Get your shaft alignment certification now!
custom training course
tailored classes
If you have a specific training goal or course objective, ACQUIP is able to tailor an alignment training class to your needs. Provide us with your requirements and we will provide you with several options to choose from.
ACQUIP can accommodate the contents of our courses depending of the settings in your plant and type of machines.
laser alignment
seminars & workshops
Trends & Industry Updates
ACQUIP provides alignment seminars for large groups. These seminars include the same course work in our smaller classes, except the hands-on instruction. You will get the latest updates in the industry: technologies, procedures and techniques to perform laser alignment.
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Laser Alignment Training at Miami Beach Facility
If you only have one or two personnel that need alignment training, ACQUIP provides you scheduled alignment courses at our offices in Miami Beach. This is a comprehensive shaft alignment training course where you will be working with an alignment simulator the very first day. The shaft alignment certification exam is given at the end of the class.
JUMPSTART
on-site training for your project
Combine Equipment rental with on-site Training
Jumpstart is a new innovative product from ACQUIP that integrates our state-of-the-art rental equipment, with best practices tailored to your application. Jumpstart is the result of years of Field Service experience in a variety of industries.
Laser Alignment Training for Maintenance & Reliability Engineers
Laser alignment training is designed to equip maintenance, reliability, and field service engineers with the practical skills required to correctly align rotating equipment using modern laser alignment systems. Unlike generic mechanical courses, a proper alignment training course focuses on real-world machine behavior, not just theoretical geometry.
Effective training goes beyond learning how to operate a laser tool. It teaches engineers how to interpret results, recognize machine-related constraints, and apply alignment corrections that hold under operating conditions.
This type of training is typically relevant for:
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Maintenance technicians responsible for pumps, motors, compressors, and gearboxes
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Reliability engineers managing vibration, bearing life, and MTBF
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Field service engineers performing installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
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Supervisors and planners overseeing precision maintenance programs
Laser alignment training is especially critical in plants where misalignment-related failures persist despite repeated corrective work.
Classroom vs Online Alignment Training
Both classroom-based alignment training and online laser alignment training serve different learning objectives, and the most effective programs often combine elements of both.
Classroom alignment training emphasizes hands-on experience. Participants work directly with rotating equipment and laser alignment systems, learning how to manage soft foot, thermal growth, base distortion, and real-world movement constraints. This format is particularly valuable for complex machinery and critical assets.
Online alignment training focuses on theory, methodology, and interpretation. It allows engineers to understand alignment principles, tolerance selection, and common error sources at their own pace. When well-designed, online laser shaft alignment training provides a strong technical foundation that improves field execution.
For organizations scaling best practices across multiple sites, blended learning models are increasingly common.
Certification & Practical Field Skills
A structured alignment training course should develop both documented competency and practical field capability. Certification alone is not sufficient if engineers cannot translate results into reliable machine operation.
High-quality laser alignment training typically covers:
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Alignment fundamentals: angular vs parallel misalignment
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Use of laser shaft alignment systems and brackets
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Measurement quality, repeatability, and error mitigation
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Tolerance selection based on speed and application
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Compensation for thermal growth and operating movement
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Verification and documentation of as-left conditions
Training that integrates real machinery scenarios prepares engineers to identify root causes rather than repeatedly correcting symptoms.
Tools Used During Laser Alignment Training
Modern laser shaft alignment training is built around the same tools used in industrial environments. This typically includes:
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Soft foot detection and correction tools
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Live move guidance and digital reporting
Training that reflects actual field conditions improves retention and reduces alignment-related rework.
Training as Part of a Reliability Strategy
Laser alignment training is most effective when treated as part of a broader reliability and asset performance strategy. Plants that invest in training typically see measurable improvements in bearing life, vibration levels, and unplanned downtime.
Rather than relying on a small number of specialists, trained teams are better equipped to apply alignment principles consistently, whether in routine maintenance, troubleshooting, or new equipment installation.