Common Machinery Maintenance

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Introduction to Preventive Machinery Maintenance
By Alison Burkett, Trey Holden
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Common Shop Machines

• Band saw
• Drill press
• Lathe
• Milling machine
• Surface grinder
• Maintaining the machines in a shop is vital for
  maintaining safe working conditions and optimal
  machine performance.
• Optimal machine performance of all machines in
  one shop ? optimal production for the shop as a
  whole.

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Maintenance Requirements

• Do all machines require the same maintenance
  tasks?
• If there is more than one band saw in a shop, are
  the band saws maintenance requirements the same?

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Factors of Maintenance

• Maintenance requirements can vary between
  different types of machines and each machine
  individually.
• The maintenance that is needed for one particular
  machine depends on two factors
• Age of the machine
• Manufacturer of the machine

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Maintenance Checklists

• To perform maintenance on a given machine, you
  will need to do the following
• Check the machines history.
• Review the checklist from the machines previous
  maintenance and read through any comments made.
• Review the manufacturers specifications
  regarding maintenance.
• Perform maintenance on the machine according to
  your checklist and manufacturers specifications
  (while taking into account any information from
  past maintenance).

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Common Items on a Maintenance Checklist

• Ensure that the machine stays clean (as well as
  the area around it).
• Check the machine carefully for any damage.
• Ensure that all oil reservoirs are filled
  properly.
• Refer to the machines maintenance schedule for
  maintenance and any necessary periodical
  adjustments.
• A machines maintenance schedule is found in its
  owners (manufacturers) manual.

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In the next lesson

• You will be performing preventive maintenance on
  a given machine with a partner.
• Remember what to look for
• The machines history
• Manufacturers specifications
• You will be provided with a checklist to follow.