271-02 - Vibration Causes and Characteristics
Learning objectives
- Identify the signs of an unbalanced machine
- Identify the common characteristics of a machine vibrating due to misalignment
- Recognize the vibration characteristics exhibited by a machine experiencing oil whirl
- Recognize the characteristics of vibration caused by mechanical looseness
- Recognize the characteristics of vibration caused by a faulty gear
- Recognize the characteristics of vibration caused by a faulty belt
- Recognize the characteristics of vibration caused by an electrical fault
Course overview
All operating machines exhibit some vibration. No matter how well designed, manufactured, installed, and operated, they all experience excitation forces, which cause some vibration and noise. While this vibration is expected, excessive amounts can damage a machine, create noise, and even be dangerous. Many things can cause vibration. Understanding these causes helps troubleshoot machine vibration problems. The Vibration Causes and Characteristics training course describes the characteristics of vibration-causing mechanical faults. This online course explains unbalance, misalignment, and mechanical looseness. Vibration Causes and Characteristics is part of the Vibration training course.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
