Case-In-Point: MTI Turbine Vibration Analyzer/Balancing System Technology Principles GalleryCase-In-Point: MTI Turbine Vibration Analyzer/Balancing System Technology Principles
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Case-In-Point: MTI Turbine Vibration Analyzer/Balancing System Technology Principles
What do you think when you’re flying home, cruising at 30,000 feet and the drinks have just been served? Our engineers think about the ripple in the glass. That ripple signals vibration and is an indication that the engine may be in need of a balance.
Aviation NewsBrief: Industry Growth Faces Trained Technician Shortage GalleryAviation NewsBrief: Industry Growth Faces Trained Technician Shortage
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Aviation NewsBrief: Industry Growth Faces Trained Technician Shortage
Introduction Prior to the COVID pandemic, the average age of a highly trained aircraft technician was 57. The airline industry, like so many others, reacted to the pandemic by reducing operations and offering early retirement as way of balancing the workforce with demand. Now the airline industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and thanks to the early retirement of senior MRO technicians, the industry is experiencing a shortfall in its population of qualified personnel. The Problem: Too Few Young Mechanics Joining the Ranks Not enough young mechanics are joining the trade. Exacerbating the situation is [...]
Article: Solving the Shortage of Aviation Technicians Through Product Design
he MRO industry is seeing an exodus of retiring mechanics — even as fewer young mechanics sign up to enter the trade. Exacerbating the situation is the extensive training and dated equipment aspiring technicians must contend with before they can join the workforce.
MTI Instruments Whitepaper: Capacitance Guide for Industrial Applications GalleryMTI Instruments Whitepaper: Capacitance Guide for Industrial Applications
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MTI Instruments Whitepaper: Capacitance Guide for Industrial Applications
Capacitance Guide for Industrial Applications This guide from MTI Instruments explains what you need to know about using electrical capacitance for measurement in industrial applications, including advanced manufacturing. Basic Principles Capacitance is the ratio of the change in an electric charge to the corresponding change in its electrical potential (i.e., voltage). Capacitors, components that that have the “capacity” to store an electric charge, consist of conductive parallel plates that don’t touch or connect with each other. Instead, these metal plates are electrically-separated by air or a layer of insulating material (i.e., the dielectric). MTI’s [...]
PBS-4100+ ROI Calculator
PBS 4100+ ROI Calculator Find Out How Much You Can Save There are many advantages to using the PBS-4100+ for troubleshooting or simply keeping your turbine engines running smoothly. The amount of time and money your organization will save is significant in times where keeping your operational costs low, without sacrificing safety, is paramount. PBS-4100+ Versus "Three Shot" method When an airplane comes in with a squawk for an abnormally high vibration level, it can be a frustrating experience for maintenance techs to identify and address the problem. [...]
Cable & Wire Troubleshooting Made Easy-Using the MTI 1510 Precision Signal Generator
Cable & Wire Troubleshooting Made Easy Using MTI Instruments 1510A Precision Signal/Function Generator Cable & Wire troubleshooting is important to identify and resolve problems with electrical or data transmission systems. Without proper troubleshooting, systems can fail, causing a range of issues including downtime, lost productivity and safety hazards. MTI Instruments 1510A is ideal for troubleshooting in the instrumentation room, factory floor, flight-line or laboratory. 1510A Key Benefits The 1510A is a portable signal source used for calibrating electronic equipment and machinery monitoring systems. Its portability and ruggedness make it ideal for use in the instrumentation room, [...]
High Precision Portable Signal Generators and Calibrators: Everything You Need to Know
High precision portable signal generators are portable electronic devices that generate highly precise signals for testing, system calibration, sensor simulation, troubleshooting, and monitoring. Unlike the benchtop signal generators that are used in laboratories, these hand-held portable devices are designed to be used in the field. The best high precision portable signal generators are also rugged and NIST traceable, meaning that their manufacturer calibrates them to standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In terms of cost, high precision portable signal generators are more expensive than less precise, lower-end devices that can be held in the hand; [...]
Vibration and Balancing Systems: The Spectrum Plot
Vibration and Balancing Systems: The Spectrum Plot Aviation / Aerospace Engine Balancing Vibration Description The Spectrum Plot: Types of Aircraft Vibration One of the least understood features of the PBS series of vibration analyzers is the spectrum function. The spectrum functionality is a more difficult function to understand, but once mastered, technicians can quickly develop an extremely in-depth understanding on what is going on in an engine during a test. Figure 1, below, shows a basic spectrum from the PBS system. On the x-axis is frequency, measured in Hz (per second). [...]
PBS eXpress ROI Calculator
PBS eXpress ROI Calculator Find Out How Much You Can Save There are many advantages to using the PBS eXpress for troubleshooting or simply keeping your business or regional jet engines running smoothly. The amount of time and money your organization will save is significant in times where keeping your operational costs low, without sacrificing safety, is paramount. PBS eXpress Versus "Three Shot" method When an airplane comes in with a squawk for an abnormally high vibration level, it can be a frustrating experience [...]
Capacitance Sensors Track Brake Rotor Thickness Variation
Capacitance Sensors Track Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Automotive, Aviation/Aerospace Brake Rotor Testing & Manufacturing Displacement, Amplitude Description [Application Note 51018] Today’s cars and trucks offer unprecedented fuel efficiencies and handling characteristics – thanks, in part, to vehicle lightweighting. Applied to all vehicle components, lightweighting lowers stress and strain to improve mileage and boost overall performance. In keeping with this trend, today’s brake rotors are thinner and lighter than those of just a few years ago. In addition, many feature cooling vents to further improve performance. These changes, however, reduce available [...]