PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR AUTOMATED WELDING
As any plant manager knows, a good preventive maintenance program anticipates and prevents equipment failures. Such PM activities, including periodic inspections, parts replacement and equipment cleaning, are more than something that is “nice to do” or accomplished “when there’s time.” The fate and success of a plant’s operations can hinge on preventive maintenance, or the lack thereof.
Sensitive automated equipment, such as a robotic welding cell, for example, requires a targeted, routine preventive maintenance program to ensure proper operation and provide maximum in-service lifespan. An effective program involves a routine, systematic inspection, adjustment, lubrication, and replacement of components, as well as software upgrades and performance testing and analysis.
Most plant engineers and managers already know this. The dilemma is: What plant truly has the in-house resources and manpower to first develop a targeted program for automated equipment maintenance and follow-through with it on dedicated, regular basis? And, without these resources, how do you get started with a program, let alone achieve success? Read Full Article
