Announcing the Annual

One-Day Seminar,

and the 2nd Chapter Meeting of 2004

DATE: Thursday and Friday, May 6-7, 2004

LOCATION: Hilton – ExecutivePark

5624 Westpark Drive

Charlotte, NC28217 Reservations: 1 800 784-1180

Seminar
DATE: Thursday May 6, 2004
TIME: 8:00 am until 5 pm
FEE: $125 for members
$185 for non-members. This fee includes a one
year membership ($60) in the Vibration Institute.
LUNCH IS INCLUDED
NOTE: Seminar fee includes both sessions, and must be pre-paid by the reservation deadline of May 1, 2004.
YOU MUST CHOOSE EITHER THE ALL DAY SESSION, OR BOTH HALF-DAY SESSIONS
ALL DAY SESSION
Basic Vibration Analysis, Blake Van Hoy, US Dept. of Energy.This 8 hour course is aimed at beginning-level technicians, or engineers who are trying to learn the basics. It begins with ELEMENTARY laws of physics and how they relate to machinery behavior, as well as basic analyzer characteristics. It will be an informal session, with discussion, and questions and answers, and relates to real world machinery problems. No math required! Blake Van Hoy has many years of teaching these concepts to people who USE data collectors.
HALF DAY SESSIONS
Morning Session
Operating Deflection Shapes and Testing, Bob Sayer, Sayer and Associates. This 4 hour class will teach basic principles of Operating Deflection Shape testing, relying heavily on case histories and class demonstration to enforce principles. Mr. Sayer, President of Sayer and Associates, has over 25 years experience in structural dynamic testing and analysis.
Afternoon Session
Gearbox Design and Analysis, Ken Beckman, Chief Gear Engineer-Lufkin Industries. This 4 hour course is designed for those who want to learn more about gears, and how they are used in gearboxes. Topics covered:
  • Gear Design-material selection, tooth shapes, tooth count standards, etc.,
  • Gear standards-AGMA 6010, 6011, and API
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Bearings and lubrication
  • Common gearing problems
  • Time for questions.
/ Meeting
DATE: Friday May 7, 2004
TIME: 8:00 am until 4:00 pm
FEE: $35 for members
$40 for non-members
VENDOR TABLES: $50 – must be prepaid
A $10 discount is available – on Friday meeting fee only – if registration is received by the May 1st deadline!
AGENDA
8:00-9:00am Registration – Continental Breakfast provided
9:00-10:00 Modal Characteristics of Fans, Bob Sayer,
Sayer and Associates
10:00-10:10 Introduction of Vendors
10:10-10:20 Break
10:20-11:20 How to Witness and Conduct a Thorough
Gear Test, Ken Beckman, Chief Gear Engineer,
Lufkin Industries
11:20-11:30 Break
11:30-12:30 Open Discussion– please contact Tim Hebert
at 704-358-3939, or email at timhebert@aandwelectric if you have materials you would like to present.
12:30-1:30 Lunch – provided
1:30-2:30 So You Need an ODS Done? What Do You
Get for Your Money? Blake Van Hoy, US
Dept. of Energy
2:30-2:40 Break
2:40-3:40 Permanent Condition Monitoring of Critical
HVAC Applications, Doug Ausbon
3:40-4:00 Drawing for Door Prizes!

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Registration Form for Seminar and Chapter Meeting

(Please print clearly and mail to TOM DIXON – PO Box 152 – Lavonia, GA30553)

Seminar Attendee Name(s) – May 6Full Day2 Half-DayDate

SessionSessions

Company

Address

City State Zip

ChapterMeeting Attendee Name(s) – May 7Member (Y/N)Phone

Fax

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/ Driving Directions
From I-77 to Exit 5. Turn onto West Tyvola Rd, to Westpark Drive
A block of 50 rooms has been reserved for us at $89.00 per room at the Hilton. The deadline for this price is Apr. 21, 2004
For reservations at the Hilton, call 1 800 784-1180, or fax at 1 704 529-5963.
The Charlotte Marriott is next door. Their telephone number is 1 704 527-9650.

Each person is responsible for their own meeting fees, which are payable by registration on Thursday, May 6th. Receipts will be given at that time. Prepayments must arrive by the above registration deadline date to qualify for the discount. Be sure to attach a list of attendee’s names. List your name(s), company, mailing address, and telephone number. Make checks payable to Piedmont Chapter 14-Vibration Institute, and mail to: Tom Dixon- PO Box 152, Lavonia, GA30553. We do not accept Credit Cards. Refunds are available ONLY if cancellations are received before the registration deadline. There are no refunds for those who pre-pay and fail to attend.

Vendor exhibits will be set up during breaks and lunch..

Please thank our vendors for their support, and their door prizes!

Take advantage of this great opportunity to see the latest technology!

2004 Chapter Officers

Chairman / Bruce Weathersby / 704-636-6000 / Program / Edward Awad / 803-325-6271
x4767 / Chairmen / Tim Hebert / 704-358-3939
Vice Chairman / Lori Haase / 704-547-1711 / Bob Bracher / 843-395-3530
Past Chairman / Jim Maddrey / 336-741-6216 / Russell Huggins / 843-552-8053
Secretary / Stan Riddle / 336-741-6208 / David Kesler / 704-333-9011
Treasurer / Tom Dixon / 706-356-8758 / Sandy White / 828-646-2497
Membership Chairman / Jim Berry / 704-333-9011 / Webmaster / Mike Chow / 803-725-3949

VENDORS: We always appreciate your support! Please consider donating a door prize to our meeting!

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER - Do you know that attendance at a Chapter meeting will earn you Professional Development Hours (PDH)? Attendance is one PDH per hour of technical session. A presentation is 2 PDH's per presentation hour. Also serving as an officer (board member) earns 2 PDH's per year.

We need participation and input from everyone involved to keep this chapter strong!

Presentations Needed!

Members and vendors are needed to present case histories, new technologies, analysis techniques, and other related topics during chapter meetings. All should focus on improving maintenance practices or on enhancing maintenance related programs. All presentations must be void of product promotion. If you or someone you know could make a presentation at one of our future meetings, contact one of the Program Chairmen today! Also, please let us know of any ideas or suggestions for presentations.

Piedmont Chapter #14 – Vibration Institute
PO Box 152
Lavonia, GA 30553
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED