alignment instrument
[/əˈlaɪnmənt ˈɪnstrəmənt/]
nounpl: alignment instruments
instrumento de alinhamento
1. A precision tool or device used to measure, verify, or adjust the alignment of mechanical or structural components to ensure they are properly positioned relative to each other or to a reference line
The technician used an alignment instrument to ensure the wheels were perfectly parallel.
O técnico usou um instrumento de alinhamento para garantir que as rodas estivessem perfeitamente paralelas.
2. In automotive applications, equipment used to measure and correct the positioning of vehicle suspension and steering components
Modern alignment instruments use laser technology for precise wheel alignment.
Os instrumentos de alinhamento modernos usam tecnologia a laser para alinhamento preciso de rodas.
3. A general term for any optical, mechanical, or electronic device designed to detect or correct deviation from a desired position or orientation
The surveyor relied on an alignment instrument to establish the correct building foundation.
O topógrafo confiou em um instrumento de alinhamento para estabelecer a fundação correta do edifício.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian automotive, construction, and manufacturing industries. In Brazil, automotive shops (oficinas de alinhamento) specializing in wheel alignment are common in urban areas, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The use of laser alignment instruments has become standard practice globally since the early 2000s.
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