TPM
Autonomous Maintenance Step 1
AM Step 1 Objectives Machine Reliability: Prevent Forced Deterioration Restore Latent Defects in Equipment Identify Source of Contaminants Skill Up: Understand machine Structures & Function Activity – Go to the Genba (Actual Place!): 1. Deep Cleaning 2. Discover Potential Problems Fuguai 3. Tagging 4. Tentative Action for SOC 5. Routine…
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AM Step 2: Countermeasures for SOCs & HTAs Objective: Countermeasures for SOCs and HTAs Stated in other words: Prevent causes of dust, dirt, and leakageImprove places that are difficult to clean, inspect, and lubricateReduce the time required for cleaning, inspection, and lubrication AM Step 2 Sub-sections Step 2 Activities: Countermeasures…
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EEM is not just an Engineering activity but a collective effort with plant technicians, operators, crafts, supervisors, etc. EEM learnings are best obtained with one to one discussions with shop floor personnel. EEM must become part of the Capital Expenditure process with acknowledgment of EEM consideration similar to Safety and…
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Focused Improvement Vision To eliminate all possible losses to improve safety and productivity, and reduce defects and production costs. To create a Continuous Improvement culture utilizing the Focused Improvement (Kaizen) technique to achieve maximum productivity of people, machinery, and material utilization, resulting in ZERO Accidents, ZERO Waste, ZERO Defects, ZERO…
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