Vibration Analysis Services
Precision Drive Systems (PDS), a global provider of precision motor spindles, expert engineering and support, and repair services, has launched a new spindle vibration analysis service called VibeAid℠ to help predict and prevent poor machining results, workpiece errors, and ultimate spindle failure. VibeAid prevents manufacturing downtime.

"Vibrations that indicate the onset of bearing failure are one of the most significant indicators of impending spindle failure," said Robert Turk, President PDS. “VibeAid from PDS is an Industry 4.0 solution to diagnose, report, and correct these issues without incurring costly downtime due to spindle failure. It is perhaps the most vital component of any preventative maintenance program, regardless of the machine or application."

While a preventive spindle maintenance program is vital for maximizing uptime, an evaluation with real-time performance data is the best solution for predicting and avoiding impending spindle failure. With VibeAid, PDS’ manufacturing engineers will travel onsite to perform expert vibration analysis on any spindle make and model.

PDS will troubleshoot all manufacturing plant, production facility, or machine shop spindles. This onsite evaluation provides a comprehensive baseline report for spindle functionality and performance which is compared to operational or design specifications. Periodic return preventative maintenance visits reveal spindles at-risk for impending breakdowns. Using onsite diagnostic tools and remote technologies, PDS spindle health monitoring services provide further real-time discovery for predictive repair triage and management. PDS will supplement the protection of VibeAid with their PrecisionCare℠ extended two-year warranty program, and an additional Spindle Health Monitoring System. This system continuously monitors a machine for problematic vibrations and is far more effective than periodic maintenance in predicting and preventing breakdowns and costly downtime.

For more information, contact Nadine Hancock, Precision Drive Systems, 4367 Dallas Cherryville Hwy., Bessemer City, NC 28016, 704-922-1206, E-mail: nhancock@pdsspindles.com, Web: www.spindlerepair.com.