OMATIVE’s Vibration Control Monitor (VCM) is a suite of in-process solutions for the acute vibration-related problems in CNC metal cutting machines. By applying sophisticated real-time diagnostic methods, VCM anticipates and avoids vibration related events that cause machine breakdown. VCM is a cost effective, real-time system that monitors machine tool vibrations and reduces the risk of breakdowns and diminishes production disruptions and the resulting production inefficiencies. By monitoring machine vibrations, VCM protects, not just the machine itself, but also other components of the machine tool system, including machined parts, cutting tools, fixtures, machine spindle, bearings and axes motors. In addition to displaying many different facets of the vibration spectrum in real time, VCM issues warnings and/or stops the machine if unacceptable conditions occur -- thus preventing failures.