Ballbar data will quantify faults in the machine center such as servo mismatch, stick-slip error, straightness of the axes, lateral play, backlash, reversal spikes, circularity error, scale, and machine geometry. Each of these conditions can be trended over time.
What’s With Bob? – Episode 1
Want to know Bob's Secret? What the guys don't know is that Bob has hired Advanced Technology Solutions, Inc., the premiere provider of Reliability Driven Predictive Maintenance Programs. ATS monitors the equipment at Bob's plant, predicting maintenance and repair...
When Vibration Alarms are Useless
We all rely on alarms. They wake us up. They warn us when there is too much smoke or carbon monoxide in our homes. They warn away anyone who might try to break into our house, our business or our car. Therefore, it might seem like using alarms as part of your...
Online or Offline Motor Testing – Which is Right for You?
You might think of your operation like a NASCAR car—a complicated system with lots of moving parts. Among the most important? The motor. In addition, what is true of that car is true for your equipment as well. Motor testing should be a significant part of your...
How to use Corona Detection to Avoid Outages
Listen, we know what might first come to mind when you hear the word “corona.” A beer. A beach. A few moments savored while you are not worrying about your operation. However, corona is not so relaxing if it happens in your high voltage electrical system. In fact,...
Contact us to schedule a program review meeting!
February 2019 On behalf of Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS), we would like to thank you for continuing to trust ATS with your PdM program. ATS has been in this industry for over 20 years and we have witnessed tremendous growth in knowledge and technology. If you...
Updating Your Predictive Maintenance Program
Think about all the changes in technology. Only ten years ago, a look back at the hot tech trends of 2009 revealed how things we now take completely for granted were just getting started—and other things that got off to a hot start are no longer part of our lives....