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 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 Predictive Maintenance Program. The newfangled system management put in place was only...
What’s With Bob? – Episode 3
Why is Bob pulling his hair out? "Newfangled" isn't necessarily better. What Bob's coworkers don't know is that management's move to an online Predictive Maintenance Program means the collected data is overwhelming--and possibly unreliable. Bob needs to call his...
What’s With Bob? – Episode 2
What's going on is Advanced Technology Solutions, Inc., the premiere provider of Reliability Driven Predictive Maintenance Programs. Unbeknownst to Frank, ATS has been monitoring his plant's equipment for months. ATS's state-of-the-art predictive maintenance service...
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...