Tpm for Supervisors

by Productivity Press

• ISBN13: 9781563271618
• ISBN10: 1563271613
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-11-01
• Publisher: Productivity Pr

Summary

The benefits of advanced manufacturing methods can't be realized until they're practiced consistently and proficiently by your entire workforce. Here's a simple, low-cost way to get everyone on board quickly. This small book presents the basic methodology of TPM and focuses on hands-on activities for shopfloor teams to maximize equipment effectiveness. Feedback from our customers indicates that this book has been used primarily by shopfloor supervisors to lead operator teams in implementing TPM programs. For the most cost effective on-site education, every supervisor and team leader in your operation should read this book. TPM for Supervisorsoffers an overview of the basic features of TPM as well as the implementation process in an easy-to-follow presentation. It focuses on the important role of supervisors in maximizing equipment effectiveness. For the most cost-effective on-site education, every supervisor in your operation should read this book. It presents the basic methodology of TPM in clear, accessible language and will help supervisors implement TPM improvement activities on the shop floor. It's the best way to ensure a companywide understanding of TPM.

Table of Contents

Publisher's Message	v
Preface	ix
Causes of Breakdowns and Defects	1	(6)
What is Total Productive Maintenance?	7	(6)
History of Equipment Management	7	(2)
Total Productive Maintenance	9	(2)
The Five Pillars of TPM	11	(2)
Characteristics and Goals of TPM	13	(10)
Three Principles of Prevention	13	(1)
Two Main Goals of TPM	14	(9)
Eliminating Equipment Losses	23	(16)
The Six Big Losses: Stumbling Blocks on the Road to Higher Equipment Effectiveness	23	(1)
Measuring Equipment Effectiveness	24	(1)
Availability (Operating Rate)	25	(1)
Performance Rate	26	(3)
TPM and Overall Equipment Effectiveness	29	(10)
Autonomous Maintenance Activities in Production	39	(28)
Autonomous Maintenance Defined	39	(4)
Implementing Autonomous Maintenance in Seven Steps	43	(18)
Characteristics of Autonomous Maintenance Programs	61	(6)
Companywide Cooperation in TPM	67	(14)
Preparing for TPM	67	(3)
Implementing TPM	70	(3)
Activities Aimed at Early Discovery of Abnormalities	73	(4)
Early Equipment Management	77	(4)
About the Authors	81