Modal Analysis (or Modal Testing) is the process of testing machine components or structures in order to obtain an understanding of their dynamic or vibration behavior. Modal Testing can be used to...

• solve resonance problems,
• improve machine performance,
• design for dynamics,
• and predict forces.

A picture is worth a thousand words

Pioneer Engineering works with the leader in Modal Analysis software, ME'scope VES by Vibrant Technology. We'll gather your data quickly and with minimal disruption. It's then processed and imported into ME'scope. Finally, we run the analysis to determine your Mode Shapes and/or Operating Deflection Shapes. A picture is truly worth a thousand words!

Modal Analysis plus FEA: Powerful tools for redesign

Our Modal Analysis and Finite Element Analysis capabilities give us the power to take the guesswork out of redesign.

It works like this...

• Modal Analysis field data is taken with our multi-channel data acquisition equipment.
• This data is used to generate a set of Frequency Response Functions and a modal animation. With the modal animation, the exact nature of the vibration problem can be assessed.
• If resonance is the problem, a Finite Element model is built. The results of the FEA simulation are validated by the field data.
• Different redesign configurations are then evaluated with the validated Finite Element model.
• The result is a redesign solution that can be implemented with high confidence in its success.