Millwright Glossary
Industrial Maintenance Mechanics This glossary present twenty terms used in industrial mechanics or millwright work. These terms could be useful for trainees and students to learn about mechanics and identify equipment commonly found in an industrial environment. It helps them understand what equipment they are working on or definition of terms that could be hard to interpret. alignment noun Alignment is the process of adjusting machine components so that shafts and parts are straight and correctly positioned to reduce wear and vibration. Example: Proper alignment reduces vibration and extends bearing life. en: alignement Your browser does not support the audio element. bearing noun A mechanical component that reduces friction between moving parts. Example: The bearing allows the shaft to rotate smoothly. en: roulement à bille Your browser d...