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Gearbox Tester Makes Golf Carts Whisper Quiet

On May 29, 2020, Posted by

This from Industrial Equipment News magazine… Custom machine builder Farris Automated Systems is working with Signalysis on a custom gearbox tester for golf carts. The machine uses a non-contact vibration sensor that’s so accurate, it not only tells you what gear has the problem, but it can tell you what…

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Signalysis in the News

On May 28, 2020, Posted by

This from Industrial Equipment News… “Gearbox Tester Makes Golf Carts Whisper Quiet“ Today, we’re back at custom machine builder Farris Automated Systems, which is working with Signalysis on this custom gearbox tester for golf carts. The machine uses a non-contact vibration sensor that’s so accurate, it not only tells you…

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Quality Inspection Test Systems for DC Motors

On April 24, 2020, Posted by

The Signalysis DC Motor Test System replaces subjective tests with advanced vibration, sound, motor current and travel velocity algorithms and metrics. This turnkey assembly line test station has proven invaluable for DC motor verification – either stand-alone or as a part of sub-assemblies. This test system provides manufacturers and their…

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Beyond Simulation: A Need for Physical Validation

On March 30, 2020, Posted by

While design and simulation tools have clearly taken the product development process and product quality to new levels, there remains a real need for physical science-based validation. Manufacturing, assembly, and design imperfections can manifest into expensive quality issues including mounting customer complaints, recalls, excessive warranty claims, and lost market share…

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Quality Throughout the Product Lifecycle

On March 13, 2020, Posted by

Do quality testing solutions differ depending on where they might be injected throughout the product lifecycle? We typically use similar solutions throughout the entire lifecycle. The hardware and system configuration might change some.  For example, design and prototype testing are normally more lab-based and do not require the automation of…

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Noise & Vibration: Medical Equipment and Devices

On February 28, 2020, Posted by

Noise and Vibration of medical devices play a huge part in patient annoyance, patient safety and surgeon comfort. Consider the case where noises caused by defective gears or bearings scare a patient into moving during x-ray scanning. The result is a second dose of radiation just to get the right…

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Noise & Vibration Seminars

On February 14, 2020, Posted by

Signalysis Noise & Vibration seminars are coming to a place near you in March 2020!  Learn more about seminars in the Troy, MI (March 10) and Toledo, OH (March 12) areas. And if you live in or around Wisconsin, be sure to check out our April 28, Lake Geneva seminar!

These single-day session provide a basic understanding of sound and vibration principles along with a practical understanding of end-of-line quality inspection systems. Attendees will also receive an introduction to Signalysis quality inspection software, SigQC™.

Follow the link to your seminar of interest to see the agenda and learn how to register. Remember, there is no charge to attend.

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Noise & Vibration Seminars (Southeast US)

On January 31, 2020, Posted by

Sponsored by Foothills Independent Sales and Signalysis, this single-day session provides a basic understanding of sound and vibration principles along with a practical understanding of end-of-line quality inspection systems. Attendees will also receive an introduction to Signalysis quality inspection software, SigQC™. Attendees are invited to bring functioning parts (good and…

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Selecting a Unit Serial Number After Inspection Data Step

On January 17, 2020, Posted by

There are three known possible symptoms. Firstly parts are noticeably failing but the failure counter is not being incremented. Secondly the user has chosen to only save failed data, but no data is being saved. Thirdly the Switch on Unit Status always chooses the passed even though the part failed….

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Post Process Design Time Mode

On January 3, 2020, Posted by

SigQC version 14.3.2.1 and greater supports a feature termed Post Process Template Design-Time Mode.  This feature is designed to aid development of post process templates by allowing intermediate results to be viewed interactively.  In addition to all of the existing post process calculation steps, data graph steps have been added…

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