Description:
Vibration is the machine speaking to us about how it feels, but unfortunately it’s speaking in a “foreign” language! However, with the benefit of some training and “interpretation” skills we can begin to understand the symptoms. In this webinar we will review the basics of machine vibration, how it is measured, where it is measured, what is measured, and when we need to take action!

About the Presenter:
Ron is a MIBoC (Mobius Institute Board of Certification) CAT IV Vibration Analyst (Certification #M-129938-01), accredited BSc, and has been involved in machinery vibration and acoustics for 40+ years. Beginning with IRD Mechanalysis (now Rockwell) in 1977, he spent 4+ years providing consulting field services to Ontario industries. After a short time with Schenck-Trebel, where he gained an intimate knowledge of dynamic balancing applications, Ron spent 23 years with Bruel & Kjaer, a world leader in sound and vibration measurement. Throughout his career he has provided formal training seminars, workshops, and was employed as a part-time instructor of sound and vibration at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, BC. More recently he worked for PRUFTECHNIK, a global pioneer in laser shaft alignment and condition monitoring solutions. Currently, as the principal of NAVAJO Technical, Ron acts as a senior Mobius instructor for ISO CAT I, CAT II and CAT III vibration analysis courses in Canada, and throughout North America. He has presented and/or published, webinars, workshops, and magazine articles on a variety of condition monitoring subjects such as Dynamic Balancing, Rolling Element Bearing Analysis, Machinery Resonance, and Proactive Maintenance.