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Why?
Any component that rotates
needs to be in a state of balance to
ensure smooth running when in operation.
Benefits associated
with a well balanced, smooth running
rotor are:
- Minimise vibration
- Unbalance is still the major source
of machine vibration.
- Minimise noise - Airborne
noise is often directly attributable
to mechanical vibration.
- Minimise structural
stress - The forces produced by unbalance
have to be absorbed by the surrounding
structure.
- Minimise operator fatigue
and annoyance - Exposure to high levels
of vibration and noise affects operator
efficiency.
- Increase machine life
- The time between outages can be
extended if the machine is running
smoothly.
- Increase bearing life
- Bearings bear the brunt of the unbalance
forces.
- Increase product quality
- Minimum vibration, especially on
machine tools, produces better parts.
- Increase personnel
safety - Dangers associated with machine
failure are minimised.
- Increase productivity
- Machines running smoothly have more
“uptime” availability
- Lower operating costs
- Extra machines are not required
“just in case” of breakdowns.
Spare capacity is kept to a minimum.
Energy consumption is reduced.
Everything that rotates
needs to be in a state of balance to
ensure smooth running when in operation.
Data Retrieval
and Analysis
Stored data can be transferred
to a PC via USB, Infra Red (IrDA), RS232
serial ports or memory card. The data
is in comma separated values (*.csv)
but will appear as a Microsoft Excel
spreadsheet.
The data can be used in various ways.
For example;
- Plotting vibration
data versus machines tested to trend
changes in quality
- Viewing vibration spectra
to make to diagnose a problem
- Archival of reference
vibration signatures for future comparison
with data taken after installation
or service period
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