MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENT-1

TOPIC: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OF

ELECTRONIC BUTTON HOLE MACHINE

Submitted to – Mr. Sumit Kumar

Asst. Prof.
NIFT Bhubaneswar

Submitted by- Vibhav Sharnagat

BFT/17/978

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Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance is maintenance that is regularly performed on a

piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing. It is performed while
the equipment is still working so that it does not break down unexpectedly.
In terms of the complexity of this maintenance strategy, it falls between
reactive maintenance and predictive maintenance.

A preventive maintenance program does not require condition-based

monitoring. This eliminates the need (and cost) to conduct and interpret
condition monitoring data and act on the results of that interpretation. It also
eliminates the need to own and use condition monitoring equipment.

Preventive maintenance, is regular, planned maintenance that is scheduled

according to usage or time-based triggers. The purpose of PM is to lessen
the likelihood of equipment breakdowns. There are many instances in
which preventive is the best maintenance strategy to use, and it’s much
easier to carry out a PM strategy with the help of maintenance software.

Electronic Button Hole Machine

Smooth operation contributes to high-quality finished buttonholes and a

higher degree of efficiency.

Buttonholes are reinforced holes in fabric that buttons pass through,

allowing one piece of fabric to be secured to another. The raw edges of a
buttonhole are usually finished with stitching. This may be done either by
hand or by a sewing machine. The buttonholing position can be easily
adjusted. This further enhances ease of operation. The knife mechanism
and stop-motion mechanism produce less noise when they actuate, thus
contributing to a more comfortable working environment.

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 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OF ELECTRONIC BUTTON HOLE MACHINE

Sr. Apparatus Remarks Performed PM Frequency

No. (Checklist) By
Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly

1. Thread stand 1. In order to release the

clean and tight. thread freely match the Operator
angle of spool-holder and (autonomous
thread hanger assembly. maintenance)

2. Bobbin winder 1. Check if the thread is

proper check. passed through the Operator
bobbin winding guides (autonomous
correctly. maintenance)
2. Check if there are
scratches or other
defects on the bobbin.
Replace the bobbin if in
doubt.

3. Feed dog 1. The teeth on the feed Staff

height/condition dog should project above
the needle plate so that
the bottom of the teeth, or
serrations, is level with
the top of the needle
plate.
2. The height of the feed
dog should be adjusted
according to the material
fed and the operation to
be carried.

4. Pressure foot 1. Use and change the Staff

correct type of pressure
foot according to the
fabric and operations.

5. Needle plate 1. Use and change the Staff

correct type of needle
plate according to the

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 fabric and operations.
Sr. Apparatus Remarks Performed PM Frequency
No. (Checklist) By
Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly

6. Needle Screw 1. Check for missing Operator

screws. (autonomous
2. Check for defective maintenance)
screws that are difficult to
tighten properly.

7. Thread 1. Check the color of the Operator

thread; make sure it (autonomous
matches the color of the maintenance)
fabric.
2. Check whether the
size of the thread is
suitable according to the
size of the needle.

8. Thread Cone 1.Check to make sure

thread is being stored Staff
properly.
2.Cones should stored
properly to insure that
they are not
contaminated with dirt,
excessive lint, etc.

9. Needle 1. Check for needle Staff

damage or burrs on the +
needle hole. Replace Operator
faulty needles.
2. Check the position,
size & type of needle; it
might vary according to
the fabric and the
operation.

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S. Apparatus Remarks Performed PM Frequency
N (Checklist) By
O
Daily Weekly Monthly Year
ly

10. Machine Head 1. Wipe off excessive Operator

dust from the exposed (autonomous
parts. maintenance)
2. With a soft cloth clean
the tension regulator,
take-up lever & thread
guides and machine
surface holes.

11. Thread Tension 1. They should be Staff

Discs cleaned weekly using
alcohol or a non-water
based solvent to remove
any wax buildup.

12. Race Plates & 1. Clean between the Staff

Shuttle hooks race plates with alcohol
or a solvent based
cleaner.

2. Inspect race and

shuttle for wear.

3. Check the shuttle hook

carefully for damage or
dullness, especially at the
smallest point.

13. Spool Stand 1. Ensure that there is no Operator

pins, labels, buttons other (autonomous
than the thread cone on maintenance)
the spool.
2. Try cleaning it with
cotton or some soft cloth.

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Sr. Apparatus Remarks Performed PM Frequency
No (Checklist) By
Year
Daily Weekly Monthly ly

14. Thread Take-up 1. Check that the thread Staff

Spring take-up spring is not
broken, and replace the
same if required.

15. Upper Thread 1. Pull a piece of cloth Operator

Tension soaked in solvent back (autonomous
and forth between the maintenance)
discs to clean.

16. Bobbin Area 1. Clean carefully to Operator

remove lint using a soft (autonomous
brush. maintenance)
2. Tweezers may be
helpful in removing stray
threads.

17. Loop thread 1. The height of the Staff

trimming looper trimming knife
position has to be
adjusted in case the knife
fails catch and trim the
looper thread after
replacement of the knife.

18. Rotary Hook 1. Clean the tail of thread, Staff

dust and lint in the rotary
hook and bobbin case.

19. Presser Foot 1. Check its canal wear. If Staff

Canal necessary replace it.

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Sr. Apparatus Remarks Performed PM Frequency
No (Checklist) By
Year
Daily Weekly Monthly ly

1. In order to prevent
20. Feed Dog Angle puckering, material from Staff
slipping the feed dog is to
be raised or lowered
downward at standard
angle.

2. When the feed dog

angle has been adjusted,
check to confirm that the
height of feed dog has
not changed.

21. Oil 1. Check lubricant or oil

Replacement & whether that is to replace.
interrelated Staff
checks
2. Check bush leakage, oil
seal leakage or age,
vibration of oil and the flow
of oil pump more or less
than setting.

3. Check rubber cushion

seats, four corners of
machine tool groove on
which oil pan stands.

22. Needle & 1. Check the operating Operator

bobbin tension range of thread take-up (autonomous
adjustment spring is accurate or not maintenance)
(6-8 mm).The tension at
appropriate operating
range must be checked.

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Sr. Apparatus Remarks Performed PM Frequency
No (Checklist) By
Daily Weekly Monthly Year
ly

23. Clearance adAdjust so the clearance A Staff

between the of 0.1 to 0.2 mm is
spreader and provided between the
looper and the under surface of the top
opening timing if end of left spreader.
the spreader. The allowance range of
clearance B provided
between the under
surface of right spreader.
th

24. Needle Bar If the reference line is not Staff

Height at the lower end of the
needle then remove the
needle plate, loosen the
needle bar connecting
stud clamping screw and
adjust by raising or
lowering the needle bar.

25. Bobbin Case 1. Check the clearance Staff

Check between the bobbin case
and bobbin case holder
bracket (1-1.5mm).

2. Make sure that the

hook will not touch
bobbin case holder
bracket.

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 REFERENCES

 http://textilescommittee.nic.in/writereaddata/files/TC_GMT_11.pdf

 https://autogarment.com/maintenance-procedure-production-
equipment/

 https://onlinegarmentsacademy.blogspot.com/2019/05/breakdown-
preventive-maintenance-Garments-sewing-machine.html

 https://stitchingwichin.ca/services/sewing-machine-repairs/

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