Seminars Explore Vibration Fundamentals

Datastick Systems’ Vibration Basics Training Seminar schedule will kick off January 27-29 outside Washington D.C. near Dulles Airport.

The first two days of the seminar will cover the fundamentals of mechanical vibration, best practices in collecting and reporting vibration data, and how to use that data in predictive and reliability-based maintenance. On the third day, which is optional, attendees will learn to operate the Datastick VSA™ Vibration Spectrum Analyzer.

The seminars are designed as a first step for anyone seeking certification training in vibration analysis. “A number of certification courses for Category 1 vibration analyst exist, but they can be a steep learning curve for someone with no prior background in vibration,” explains Michael Scandling, Datastick vice president of marketing. “Our course concentrates on underlying basics—made easy to understand—that provide a solid foundation of knowledge for anyone going on to certification training.”

Specific topics will include the causes and physics of vibration; the importance of looking at both waveforms and spectra in vibration analysis; how to place sensors to obtain accurate, repeatable measurements; and more.

For more information from Datastick Systems, visit www.datastick.com.