Sampling frequency can be a confusing component of building a time waveform. What makes it confusing for many analysts who are learning Level III concepts is that it is always…
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Sampling frequency can be a confusing component of building a time waveform. What makes it confusing for many analysts who are learning Level III concepts is that it is always…
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Machine unbalance, a common culprit behind excessive vibration and premature equipment failure, can stem from various issues. This post explores the various causes, such as manufacturing imperfections and assembly mistakes,…
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When it comes to monitoring the vibration of machinery throughout your plant, there are several factors to consider in order to determine the best strategy for you. Each piece of…
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The world of Condition Monitoring (CM) has undergone a remarkable transformation since the early 2000s. This blog post chronicles the experience of a mechanical engineer who entered the industrial reliability…
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Setting up vibration alarms in a vibration analysis program can be challenging. Questions such as whether to use overall alarms for acceleration, velocity, or displacement, and whether to measure RMS,…
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There are times when you will observe sidebands in the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) spectrum. These sidebands are a common occurrence and are often linked to specific mechanical and electrical…
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