Need For Machine Tool Maintenance

Need For Machine Tool Maintenance

Need For Machine Tool Maintenance -

(i) Machine tools are properly maintained so that they remain in working condition at all the times.

(ii) Their accuracy does not deteriorate.

(iii) They manufacture the components most economically.

For this, machine tools are inspected periodically against

(i) Use of wrong or inadequate lubrication

(ii) Change in level of the machine tools

(iii) Wrong use and overloading of the machine tools

(iv)Wear of slideways, bearings and other components

(v) Dust, heat and humidity

(vi)Vibration and Chatter

(vii) Corrosion of some parts due to the use of wrong lubricants etc.