COURSE AGENDA

Day 1 • Introduction to Dynamic Balancing • Using Phase to determine the

Difference Between Unbalance and Problems that Resemble Unbalance

• Rigid vs. Flexible Rotors • Critical Speed / Resonance • Single-Plane Balancing

Day 2 • Two-Plane Balancing Techniques • Multi-Plane Balancing • Dividing and Combining

Correction Weights • Balancing Overhung Rotors

Day 3 • Factors Affecting Field Balancing • Recommended Tolerances • Using Balancing Machines • Using Weight Removal and Flat

Stock Conversion Charts

COURSE NUMBER: EK-ICM121

Course Purpose Identifying and effectively correcting balance problems are the focus of this course. The course begins by defining unbalance and explaining the benefits of properly balanced rotating machinery. Various methods of solving unbalance problems including single plane; two plane and multi-plane techniques are presented. Each of these solution methods is taught for both in place field balancing and balancing machine applications. Balancing tolerances and setting specifications for rotor balance are also presented.

Certification Testing Optional certification testing is available on the afternoon of day three. The test will provide the student with a means to benchmark their knowledge in vibration and predictive maintenance concepts. Many people who have taken this test to date have said the test was a learning experience in itself, and served to cement the course topics together. Although open book, the test is not easy by any standard and requires the student listen to the class lecture and study the test material provided.

Integrated Condition Monitoring Dynamic Balancing Course Description

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Who Should Attend This course can benefit anyone who has involvement in balancing and machine reliability. This includes those who need to learn how to balance, currently do balancing work either on a balancing stand or in the field, specify balancing tolerances, design machines or are involved in any way with the maintenance of machinery.

Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this course, but previous balancing experience is helpful and previous attendance to the Introduction to Vibration Analysis Fundamentals (EK-ICM101) or similar course is recommended.

Technology Requirements All technology is provided for student use in the classroom by Rockwell Automation. It is not necessary for students to bring any technology with them when attending this course.

To Student Materials To enhance and facilitate students’ learning experience, the following materials are provided to each student as part of the course package:

• Student Manual, which contains the key concepts, definitions, and examples presented in the course, including:

• Field Balancing, with a comprehensive discussion of field balancing techniques, equipment requirements and applications.

• Balancing Machines, with a detailed description of balancing machine design and application. This includes the use of hard versus soft bearing machines.

• Informative Appendices, providing detailed weight removal and conversion charts, vibration and balancing standards, key conventions and ISO 1940/1.

Next Learning Level Once students have mastered the fundamental skills covered in this course, they will have the knowledge and skills necessary to attend additional Integrated Condition Monitoring technology or product training.

Course Length This is a two and one-half day course with an optional half-day on the afternoon of day three.

Course Number The course number is EK-ICM121.

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