Vibration troubleshooting is the most effective tool for identifying a problem's root cause. After the cause is positively found, this testing is further used to gain a thorough understanding of why the problem exists. Corrective action can then be engineered to eliminate the problem at hand without creating a new one. Vibration troubleshooting is routinely applied to rotating and reciprocating equipment to assess general mechanical health. Bearing, motor, gearbox, driveline and foundation problems can be easily identified prior to becoming an operational problem.