Advanced Analysis

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Advanced Analysis

• Advanced High and Low Frequency Analysis
• Driven Equipment
• Root-Cause-Analysis

2
Case Study 2 New Washers
Symptoms Reported for Review

• Transfer bar servo drive motor running hot
• Gearbox for transfer noisy
• Transfer bar movement rough when loaded with
  parts
• IR images indicate slightly higher than normal
  temperatures for a cyclic duty system
• All 4 washers affected
• Current signatures collected indicate a 90 amp
  spike at the end of the down stroke
• Acceleration and velocity parameters were
  adjusted to affect operation of all transfer
  systems

3
MCSA Data
Before
After
4
Engine Manufacturing Reliability
Solution
Asset Condition Monitoring
with
Predictive
Technologies

• Enhances the Human Senses

• Accurately Assesses Key Component Health

• Allows for SCHEDULED Proactive Rebuilds

• ELIMINATES DOWNTIME

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Closing Remarks

• Predictive technologies can be a means for
  problem solving throughout the manufacturing
  environment
• Quantified test results speed resolution and
  create valuable historical information for
  learning
• Training and full-time dedicated personnel are
  essential to maximize the technology capabilities

6
Thank You

GM Spring Hill Manufacturing
Ecotec Predictive Technologies Group
Andy Calcagno - Tom Holloway - Brad Noel - Rick
Ratz