Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a holistic approach to equipment maintenance that
strives to achieve perfect production:
- No Breakdowns
- No Small Stops or Slow Running
- No Defects
In addition it values a safe working
environment:
- No Accidents
TPM emphasizes proactive and
preventative maintenance to maximize the operational efficiency of equipment.
It blurs the distinction between the roles of production and maintenance by
placing a strong emphasis on empowering operators to help maintain their
equipment.
The implementation of a TPM program
creates a shared responsibility for equipment that encourages greater
involvement by plant floor workers. In the right environment this can be very
effective in improving productivity (increasing up time, reducing cycle times,
and eliminating defects).
The 8 Pillars
The eight pillars of TPM are mostly focused on proactive and preventative techniques for improving equipment reliability.
Pillar
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What
Is It?
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How
Does It Help?
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Autonomous
Maintenance
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Places responsibility for routine maintenance,
such as cleaning, lubricating, and inspection, in the hands of operators.
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Planned
Maintenance
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Schedules maintenance tasks based on predicted
and/or measured failure rates.
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Quality
Maintenance
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Design error detection and prevention into
production processes. Apply root cause analysis to eliminate recurring
sources of quality defects.
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Focused
Improvement
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Have small groups of employees work together
proactively to achieve regular, incremental improvements in equipment
operation.
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Early
Equipment Management
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Directs practical knowledge and understanding of
manufacturing equipment gained through TPM towards improving the design of
new equipment.
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Training
and Education
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Fill in knowledge gaps necessary to achieve TPM
goals. Applies to operators, maintenance personnel and managers.
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Safety,
Health, Environment
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Maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
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TPM
in Administration
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Apply TPM techniques to administrative functions.
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