Geometric Measurement Project

Client
OceanaGold

Location
Waihi Operation New Zealand

Industry
Gold Processing / Mining

Scope of Work
SAG Mill Installation Geometry

As part of the replacement main shell assembly of the SAG mill, Alignment Engineering was asked to provide alignment and geometric measurement services. This included bearing pedestal measurement / correction, sole plates flatness inclination and relative levels level, pinion gear mesh and main drive train alignment.

The mill was successfully re-installed within tolerance to as-found values and several geometry improvements made during reinstatement.