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Quality is built in during every step of the manufacturing process. If equipment malfunctions or defect is detected, machine in question will automatically stops, dragging down the rest of production until the problem is resolved. For the Just-In-Time system, every single part that is made and supplied must meet predetermined…
Read More »PM Cycle, Sporadic and Chronic Breakdowns
A breakdown is a loss of or reduction in a machine’s capacity to function. Breakdown loss is the time losses (reduction in output) and physical losses (increase in defectives and rework) arising from sporadic or chronic failures. Let’s review PM cycle step-by-step: Breakdown occurs, maintenance crew is called to repair…
Read More »Autonomous Maintenance Step 4. Fasteners training module for operators
In steps 1 – 3 the main objective was to eliminate FORCED DETERIORATION: Step 1 – Cleaning, Writing F-Tags, Solving F-Tags Step 2 – Eliminating SOC’s & HTA’s Step 3 – Reviewing CI Standards and adding Lubrication Standard Now it’s time to talk about: Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 “General Inspections” Definition Of Step…
Read More »Gap Analysis and General Findings of Effective Maintenance
To perform gap analysis, relative rankings of different facilities (sites) need to be captured: Parts and Materials in Store Room Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) utilization Criticality of assets ranked and maintained Planning and Scheduled work Work order system Effectiveness of Preventative Program (PM) Maintenance Management Duties, Tactics and Best…
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