Aligner

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000158",
  "term": "Aligner",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A tool or machine used to precisely adjust the position and orientation of components relative to each other or to a reference point. In semiconductor manufacturing, a mask aligner positions a photomask over a silicon wafer before photolithography. In mechanical trades, a shaft alignment tool uses lasers or dial indicators to bring the rotational centerlines of two or more coupled machines, like a motor and a pump, into coincidence to prevent vibration and wear.",
  "subject": "Energy and utilities",
  "references": [
    "Aligner (Lasertec)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Aligner",
    "es": "alineador",
    "fr": "aligneur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/aligner/"
}