Building a Case History

problem identification & analysis

What vibration problems are occurring and what is the suspected cause?

action taken & date

What was done to the machine?

actual cause of problem

Was the suspected cause the culprit, if not what was?

post repair condition

What are the current readings, how do they compare to the baseline readings?

This information provides a basis for future decisions. My personal experience has taught me that documentation is the cornerstone of successful predictive maintenance programs. I have found it convenient to maintain this information on the back of my machine set-up sheets. Simply scribbling a few notes on the back after an analysis has saved time and face when customers questions my findings.

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Last updated: November 24, 2002