The time waveform is showing amplitudes of over 60gs pk-pk. The correlated waveform shows severe modulating impacts, as well as harmonic peaks in the FFT. This indicates that there is a bearing fault present in the motor bearing.​

The CME noted that lubricating the bearing may lower the vibration levels, but at these amplitudes, there is likely permanent damage to the bearing. After lubricating the bearing, the CME did not see enough improvement and recommended swapping out the motor.

The motor was changed and vibration amplitudes returned to normal. The customer noted that 10,000 units were saved at $80 per unit, which resulted in $800,000 in cost savings. The customer also cited 24 hours of downtime was avoided, "It saved a day because we could plan the motor change around production. We didn't lose a batch of paint."​