The problem addressed in this paper is how to utilise the concept of TQMain to develop an integrated vibration‐based maintenance (VBM) for detecting deviations in the machine condition and product quality (technical specifications) before the machine starts manufacturing defective items....

This paper describes how a common database can play an important role in reaching cost-effective improvements of maintenance performance. The definition and overall design of a common database are presented and illustrated by a case. The main result presented is that it is possible to access a...