TPM
Early Equipment Management – Launching Costs
The effect of the major losses during a start up Launching Costs = Category “A” + Category “B” Launching Costs: Operating Losses-Category “A” Components of Category “A”: Costs per shift Depreciation cost per shift; Labor cost per shift; Utility cost per shift; Maintenance cost per shift. Calculation of Category “A”…
Read More »Autonomous Maintenance Step 5. Autonomous Inspections Part 2
E. Operators & Mechanics will focus on reducing the time, tasks, and frequency listed on the Lubrication standards for both groups. Maintenance Lubrications will be evaluated to see if they can be transferred to operators. This not only allows mechanics to have more time for value added activities (Rebuilds, FI’s…
Read More »Autonomous Maintenance Step 5. Autonomous Inspections
Achieving Higher Levels of RELIABILITY and MAINTAINABILITY Maintain the restored state of equipment achieved through Steps 0-4 and Document Results of reduction in cleaning time; Further raise the reliability, maintainability, and quality of equipment; Develop and implement “Theory of Operation” manuals for each piece of equipment; Improve the efficiency of…
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What is Step 0? Step 0 is the Preparation Phase for AM, specifically with regard to Safety. Safety Comes First! Objectives of Step 0: 1.Ensure safe work practices in AM 2. Get better understanding of equipment 3. Learn TPM tools Ensuring Safe Work Practices Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Identify Sources of…
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4M Analysis Process: Root Cause Guide for Manufacturing
Learn how to use 4M Analysis to find manufacturing root causes across People, Machine, Method, and Material with diagrams, examples, and checklist.
