Root Cause Analysis
Bearing failures – Root Cause Analysis and countermeasures
When a bearing is used under ideal conditions, it will only be damaged by rolling fatigue. Damage due to rolling fatigue may occur very early, however. If damage is found on a bearing, it is important to examine the phenomenon properly and identify the causes, even if the damage is…
Read More »DMAIC
DMAIC is a widely used problem-solving methodology for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. This methodology is commonly applied in Six Sigma projects and is designed to provide a structured approach to identifying and eliminating process defects. Each phase of the DMAIC process involves specific activities and tools that help…
Read More »Approaching Zero Breakdowns by advancing Breakdown analysis
What is Maintenance? Maintenance: It is a set of developed, organized and administered activities with the aim to economically viable ensure the operational status of a specific system. The 7 steps concept of Autonomous Maintenance (operators) are similar to 7 steps of Planned (Effective) Maintenance (trades): “the left and right hand…
Read More »One slide Kaizen and Cap-Do (PDCA) cycle hybrid
Maximize the Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Process and Plants Through Uncompromising Elimination of Losses and Continuous Improvement of Performance. Step 1 – Identify The Situation Charter Team Collect available Data Classify Losses Step 2 – Justify The Situation Stratify Losses Select the Subject Verify Relevance to Site Master Plan Step 3 – Understand…
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