Preventative Maintenance Programs

Many manufacturers have benefited from implementing a PM program.

When determining whether or not your company needs a PM program, it is important to know that a PM program can take on many different forms and definitions.

That is why we at MTSU work with you to define the intent of your PM program, while tailoring it to your specific needs.

Why do I need a PM program?

A PM program plays a significant role in assisting your maintenance personnel with minimizing unexpected machine downtime. This allows your production planner to make informed decisions associated with production schedules as a result of pre-planned maintenance outages.

Our PM program is designed to perform a thorough inspection of the selected machine tool with the goal of providing a longer life cycle. Obviously these results cannot be achieved with an occasional ‘one time’ maintenance check-up. Preventative maintenance programs cannot take the place of necessary machine maintenance. However, they can go a long way towards minimizing unexpected repairs and downtime.

How does MTSU tailor their Preventative Maintenance Program to meet my needs?

We go to great lengths to insure that our customer’s fully understand the value they receive when contracting our PM services. After the initial PM has been performed we review the results with your team. During this review, it will be determined as to what changes or modifications, if any, are necessary to promote and prolong machine efficiency.

In order to benefit from a PM program, it is essential that all the pertinent data for each machine be documented and stored. The capturing of this data allows us to make informed decisions regarding your equipment’s projected maintenance needs. It is vital to identify benchmarks for all perishable components in order to identify specific weaknesses associated with a component or unit.

MTSU has developed dedicated forms specific to each area and function of our customer’s machine. With input/assistance from our customer, we select the appropriate form(s) and work scope to be used with each machine. Utilizing our vast technical experience along with published machine manuals, we consolidate all pertinent information into one binder.

This binder is provided to our customer for future reference. For unconventional machines we will develop a PM program supported by the appropriate documentation that matches the machine’s requirements.

Is it too late to start a PM program on an older machine?

The initial return on your PM program is of little value when implemented on a machine that is already in poor condition; however, incremental corrections of known problems will eventually restore the machine to optimum operating conditions.

To assist our customers in returning their equipment to optimum condition, we provide a “recommendation” section in our documentation. This section identifies items that require immediate attention.

Should we discover a situation that would compromise the integrity of the machine, it is brought to the immediate attention of our customer. Normally, our customer’s maintenance personnel can address the items listed in the recommendation section.

If there are questions or concerns, we would welcome the opportunity to provide assistance as requested.