🔍 Key Concepts

• Shaft alignment in new construction vs. individual measurement methods • Difference between verification tools (laser/optical, deflections, tooth contact) and operational proof • Role of bearing reaction/loads in distributing weight and transmitting power

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: which choice reflects the overall health and load sharing of the entire shaft line, not just one component or one measuring device? • Which method would show whether each bearing is carrying the load it was designed to carry, under simulated or actual operating conditions? • Which options are just partial checks (good diagnostics), and which one would actually confirm the alignment meets the design assumptions for the whole system?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options are single-parameter checks (only one machine element or one measurement technique). • Look for the option that connects directly to design values per bearing, not just observed geometry or contact pattern. • Verify which method would give you quantitative load distribution along the shaft line, not just a visual or geometric reading.