Introduction Vibration analysis is an important and popular discipline within mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics. It typically involves predicting vibration in new equipment, or analyzing the vibration that occurs in existing machinery. Vibration analysis is a learned skill that becomes easier with experience. While there is much credence given to classroom study, there is much [...]

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Introduction Condition monitoring is the practice of monitoring parameters that determine the operating condition of machinery. This process predicts impending equipment failure by noting significant changes in machinery behavior. Condition monitoring is a significant component of predictive maintenance, where scheduled maintenance can be used to prevent equipment failure, before it occurs. The prediction of the [...]

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Introduction to Vibration Testing Vibration testing is used to determine how well a product will withstand its expected service and transportation environments. Equipment that must withstand vibration testing includes automotive, aerospace, machinery, electrical, medical and power. Performing a vibration test reproduces one of the most severe real-world environmental conditions that equipment will encounter. Since vibration [...]

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Introduction Vibration measurements have been used to reliably diagnose performance problems in machinery and related mechanical products. A vibration data collector can be used effectively to measure and analyze the machinery vibration content in gearboxes, engines, turbines, fans, compressors, pumps and bearings. Ideally, a machine will have little or no vibration, indicating that the rotating [...]

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Vibration Analysis Introduction Vibration analysis training is a necessary process for engineers and technicians who desire to understand the vibration that exists in structures and machines. There are two types of vibration analysis tasks that are regularly done today. The first involves predicting the mechanical vibration that will exist in new products. The second involves [...]

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Introduction Vibration analysis software is an essential tool for professionals who are analyzing the vibratory behavior of structures and machines. There are two types of vibration analysis investigations that are commonly done today. The first involves analyzing the mechanical vibration of new products that are being designed or tested. The second involves analyzing the vibration [...]

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