In many factories, it can be difficult to implement preventative measures for equipment. Manufacturers often have the machine supplier come in for a routine check every year. While it sure doesn’t hurt, in the vast majority of cases, it is NOT adequate and sufficient.
There are 2 main reason for this:
It takes discipline for the production manager to stick to the imposed plan
There are 3 phases to implement a functioning PdM:
In order to successfully determine your objectives, ask the following questions:
Collect data on the condition of the machines or tools you designated as priorities in phase 1.
Based on the equipment you need to monitor, you will need to get the right devices and sensors to collect the information you will need, like heat, vibration, and oil content, among others.
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