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Balancing & vibration, made practical.

Field-tested guides on spindle balancing, vibration analysis, and machine health, written by the people building the sensor.

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Jun 27, 2026 · 7 min read · Balancing

How to Balance a CNC Spindle: the Single-Plane Influence-Coefficient Method

The exact procedure pros use: baseline reading, trial weight, and the math that tells you precisely how much weight to add and where.

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Jun 27, 2026 · 6 min read · Vibration Analysis

Reading Vibration Severity: a Practical Guide to ISO 10816 / 20816

What "good," "acceptable," and "shut it down" actually mean in mm/s RMS: the severity zones, machine classes, and how to measure them.

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