We’ve been ramping up production lately, and I can’t stress enough how important preventive maintenance is. Just last week, we had a minor breakdown because of a neglected bearing on our CNC machine. Regular checks can save a lot of time and money down the line.
I hear you on preventive maintenance! We had our own scare when a hydraulic hose burst during a busy shift; it was like a scene from a movie. Now we do weekly checks, and it really makes a difference — saves time that we’d rather spend on actual production. Just like keeping up with lawn care, you don’t want to find yourself in a jungle of broken machines. @ManufacturingProTips has some great insights on effective maintenance schedules too.