Whether it’s our cars, trucks, or our own bodies, we know the importance of proper maintenance. If we never change our vehicle’s oil, the engine will eventually break down. If our bodies don’t get enough exercise, we won’t have optimum strength and flexibility. In the same way a CNC machine tool can’t function well without routine servicing.
Yet many CNC shops find it difficult to properly maintain their equipment. Here are seven reasons to find the time to faithfully follow a preventative maintenance program:
- Regular maintenance means fewer breakdowns and lost production time.
- You save unrecoverable labor costs because your workers are not spending time fixing machine problems, waiting for parts, or putting in overtime to catch up.
- You save capital equipment dollars because properly maintained CNC machines have longer, more productive lives.
- Often when machines break down they create secondary part failures that increase the cost of repair. Preventative maintenance reduces the likelihood of this happening.
- CNC machines that don’t perform at peak efficiency due to poor maintenance can lead to scrap, rework, product rejects, missed deliveries and unhappy customers All of which impact productivity and ROI.
- Regular maintenance typically eliminates large-scale, costly repairs.
- Preventative maintenance records can reveal machines that are being routinely misused or abused, so you can take corrective action with the machine operators.
Even shops that recognize the benefits of preventative maintenance can find it hard to stay on top of routine service requirements. That’s why your Torrance Haas Factory Outlet to learn more and arrange for a demonstration. Call (310) 381-0750, email: jphillips@haasfactoryoutlet.com, or visit www.haasfactoryoutlet.com.