Manufacturing operations experience many downtime events due to planned routine maintenance and unexpected stoppages. Many companies implement planned maintenance schedules to identify potential problems and prevent uptime issues. These approaches take the form of manual checks and periodic replacement of machine components that are most prone to wear and tear. Manual checks can be effective but are not scalable. They are often limited by human error or simply the lack of skilled resources.

CNC machines are challenging, as they are complex and require expertise. A compounding problem is that a typical manufacturing site may have CNC machinery with a wide range of ages and models, which make manual efforts difficult to scale and systematize.

Reducing or eliminating unplanned downtime ranks among the highest priorities for business stakeholders. Download now to learn more about CNC Machine Maintenance Approaches.