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 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...
What’s With Bob – Episode 5
Hey, there! Bob here. You know, the guy from the comics? The ‘What’s with Bob?’ guy? You’ve heard a lot from my co-workers, and I thought it was time I spoke for myself. I mean, they’re great and all, even though they do eavesdrop a lot. But I thought you might like...
What’s With Bob? – Episode 4
Bob got his bounce back. Sounds like Bob made a compelling case to management. Advanced Technology Solutions, Inc. is back on the job helping him get the most from his company’s Condition Monitoring Program. The newfangled system management put in place was only...
What’s With Bob? – Episode 2
What's going on is Advanced Technology Solutions, Inc., the premiere provider of Reliability Driven Predictive Maintenance Programs. Ubeknownst to Frank, ATS has been monitoring his plant's equipment for months. ATS's state-of-the-art predictive maintenance service...