MILL 143 - MW Precision Optical Alignment

3 Credits
In this course the student will learn to use precision levels and transit squares to align machinery. Standard optical alignment procedures will be presented and participants will learn how to solve specific alignment problems such as flat, straight, plumb, and square. Skill and knowledge proficiency demonstrated through completion of this course. At the end of this course the students should be familiar with the proper care and uses of precision optical instruments as well as the versatility and accuracy of this type of instrument Students will start with the basic functions of a precision level and transit than advance to collimating, collineating,and planizing or turning a plane perpendicular to a line of sight. This course will also cover methods of calibration of the instruments.

Course Outcomes

Be familiar with proper terminology used when working with a Brunson Model 545 Precision Level and a Brunson Model 76 RH Transit Square.
Set up and level a precision 545 Level and the 76 Transit Square.
Use and optical micrometer to read an optical tooling scale.
Set equipment and machinery to proper elevation within .001.
Buck an instrument in between two points.
Perform a two peg test.
Demonstrate Autoreflection. Autocollimation, Collimation, Collineation, and Planizing.
Have an awareness of the usefulness of using the proper optical instrument to align Machinery in an accurate and efficient manner.