Understanding

Downtime

Breakdown of TPM
TOTAL = All encompassing by maintenance and production individuals working together PRODUCTIVE = Production goods and services that meet or exceed customers expectations MAINTENANCE = Keeping equipment and plant in as good as or better than the original conditions at all times

Types of Maintenance

Goals of TPM
1. Aims at getting the most effective use of equipment 2. Builds a comprehensive PM system 3. Brings together people from all departments concerned with equipment 4. Requires the support and cooperation of everyone from top managers down 5. Promotes and implements PM activities based on autonomous small group activities. 6. Maintaining Equipment for life 7. Encouraging input from all employees 8. Using teams for continuous improvement

Three Principles of Prevention

Maintenance of normal conditions Early discovery of abnormalities Prompt response