One of the most common ways to damage a machine is by neglecting to perform preventative maintenance (PM). Our goal is to prevent this damage and stop unknown issues from developing. Contact us to help schedule Preventative Maintenance for your operation.
Understanding Machine Wear
Over time, machines naturally wear down. Understanding the types of wear helps prioritize maintenance:
- Normal Wear: This is expected wear from consistent machine usage. Components get dirty or develop minor issues over time.
- Premature Wear (Lack of Maintenance): This is the most preventable issue. Failing to perform maintenance regularly accelerates component degradation.
- Premature Wear (Poor Care): Wear resulting from improper machine operation or inadequate attention to standard operational checks.
We suggest getting your machine inspected every year, however, your machine’s maintenance manual will suggest how often you should get an inspection based on how many hours the machine runs each year. All of these issues can be completely avoided by performing regular preventative maintenance.
What Preventative Maintenance Includes
Preventative maintenance can include (but is not limited to) the following essential steps:
- Fluid Management: Change fluids (oil, coolant).
- Filtration: Clean or replace filters.
- Alignment Checks: Check and adjust critical alignments (spindle, tool changer, etc.).
- Ensure full bearing and accurate alignment.
- Check automatic tool changer alignments.
- Way Surfaces: Apply Turcite, Moglice, or Phenolic materials and replace lubrication for longevity of the ways surfaces.
- Testing and Inspection: Perform final testing and inspection.
- Test run the machine to new machine standards.
Manufacturing Outlook
The manufacturing outlook remains resilient, bolstered by strategic locations and proactive economic development efforts across the industrial sector. Many areas serve as hubs for industrial activity, often seeing significant investment and job creation in various fields.
Proximity to major logistical hubs like airports and expressways, coupled with access to robust transportation networks, makes these regions ideal for logistics and manufacturing. Favorable business environments, including supportive regional incentives and competitive utility/tax rates, support a stable outlook for continued growth and expansion in the manufacturing industry.
Contact Us
Contact us if you need immediate service, or you want to schedule a preventative maintenance program.
