Title :
Machine diagnostics
Author :
Breseman, Kim T.
Author_Institution :
Gilman Eng. & Manuf. Co., Janesville, WI, USA
Abstract :
A brief history is given of machine diagnostics, from basic pilot lights to computer-based systems which collect and analyze data. The features and cost-effectiveness of the various levels of sophistication are discussed as they pertain to the shop floor as well as the boardroom. Cost factors are examined.<>
Keywords :
automatic testing; computer-based systems; cost factors; cost-effectiveness; machine diagnostics; pilot lights; Costs; Data analysis; History;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1988., Conference Record of the 1988 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1988.25243
