Infinite Uptime Case Studies Smart Ccondition Monitoring Saves USD 30 Thousand In A Forging Unit

	Smart Ccondition Monitoring Saves USD 30 Thousand In A Forging Unit Infinite Uptime

Smart Ccondition Monitoring Saves USD 30 Thousand In A Forging Unit

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Big Data Analytics Sensors - Acoustic Sensors Sensors - Temperature Sensors Sensors - Vibration Sensors
Applicable Industries	Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions	Maintenance
Use Cases	Machine Condition Monitoring Root Cause Analysis & Diagnosis
Challenge	The 1000 Ton main forging press had a 75 HP motor and fed a trimming machine. The motor pulley combination was situated on top of the Press at a height of about 15 feet thereby reducing its access for routine maintenance. The company found difficulty ensuring constant uptime of the Press. Read More
About Customer	The Company is a part of a USD 3 billion group, manufacturing world-class forgings and machined components in Pune. Read More
Customer Name	Undisclosed Read More
Solution	IDE was installed on the drive end of the remotely located motor. The IDE collected the tri-axial vibrations, temperature and noise levels of the motor instantly. Looking at the steady state vibrations, at the time of IDE installation, thresholds were set. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) method to analyze the data helped in detecting the root cause of discrepancy in the vibrations. After 2 months of continuous monitoring, IDE detected a gradual rise in the vibrations of all the three axes. An alert was generated indicating the rise and notifications were sent in terms of an email and SMS to the registered authorities. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Big Data Analytics

Sensors - Acoustic Sensors

Sensors - Temperature Sensors

Sensors - Vibration Sensors

Applicable Industries

Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Use Cases

Machine Condition Monitoring

Root Cause Analysis & Diagnosis

Challenge

The 1000 Ton main forging press had a 75 HP motor and fed a trimming machine. The motor pulley combination was situated on top of the Press at a height of about 15 feet thereby reducing its access for routine maintenance. The company found difficulty ensuring constant uptime of the Press.

About Customer

The Company is a part of a USD 3 billion group, manufacturing world-class forgings and machined components in Pune.

Customer Name

Undisclosed

Solution

IDE was installed on the drive end of the remotely located motor. The IDE collected the tri-axial vibrations, temperature and noise levels of the motor instantly. Looking at the steady state vibrations, at the time of IDE installation, thresholds were set. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) method to analyze the data helped in detecting the root cause of discrepancy in the vibrations. After 2 months of continuous monitoring, IDE detected a gradual rise in the vibrations of all the three axes. An alert was generated indicating the rise and notifications were sent in terms of an email and SMS to the registered authorities.

Impact #1	[Process Optimization - Predictive Maintenance] Corrective measures facilitated resumption of the Press.
Impact #2	[Management Effectiveness - Risk Mitigation] Prevented the cracked pulley from damaging other drive components. It also avoided a catastrophic disaster and saved life of the operator.

Impact #1

[Process Optimization - Predictive Maintenance]

Corrective measures facilitated resumption of the Press.

Impact #2

[Management Effectiveness - Risk Mitigation]

Prevented the cracked pulley from damaging other drive components. It also avoided a catastrophic disaster and saved life of the operator.

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Smart Ccondition Monitoring Saves USD 30 Thousand In A Forging Unit

Operational Impact