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.
Condition Monitoring Thresholds and Their Dependencies
We SHOULD all agree that condition monitoring and evaluation is more change analysis than anything else. This discussion will use vibration-based condition monitoring as an example, but the arguments apply equally to nearly all condition-monitoring technologies....
As Condition Monitoring people, We Fear Change!
If we can call Kermit the Frog a great philosopher, we can also call Garth Algar one! He once famously stated, “We fear change.” This should be the official mantra of all condition monitoring analysts, regardless of the technology or technologies they use and the...
Great Condition Monitoring is More than Vibration on Rotating Machines
We’ve said it all before, but it is always worth repeating: great condition monitoring programs are built on a thorough understanding of your systems and machinery. The choice of the condition monitoring technology or technologies must be based exclusively on the...
Condition Monitoring Helps Save the Planet
As the great philosopher, Kermit the Frog, once sang, “It’s not easy being green.” Although the song wasn’t about condition monitoring, environmental issues, or saving the planet, the tagline certainly fits. Our whole society is dependent on hydrocarbons, both as raw...
(VIDTORIAL) Getting the Most Value from your Condition Monitoring Investment
<TRANSCRIPT> Today I’ll be talking about what it takes to be successful with your condition monitoring and evaluation program. This discussion builds from concepts I presented in previous Vidtorials that we’ve already posted on our blog. We know that Condition...
What’s With Bob – Episode 6
Use the audio player below to listen to Bob address his Boss's questions. Hey Boss, Bob here. I want to address those questions you asked me when we ran into each other down on the floor this morning. Like any new program, or expansion into a new area, you always...