Reasons For Machine Tool Maintenance

Reasons For Machine Tool Maintenance

Reasons For Machine Tool Maintenance -

(i) The objective of machine tool maintenance is to achieve minimum breakdown and to keep them in good working condition at the lowest possible cost.

(ii) Machine tools should be kept in such a condition which permits them to be used at their optimum (profit making) capacity without any interruption or hindrance.

(iii) Maintenance division of the factory ensures the availability of the machines and services required by other sections of the factory for the performance of their functions at optimum return on investment whether this investment be in material, machinery or personnel.