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CAMT Wroclaw University of Technology
In this paper the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodology is presented. There is the review of definition and main goals. Comparison with traditional maintenance system is presented. All pillars of the TPM: Focus Improvement, Preventive Maintenance, Education and Training, Maintenance Prevention, Quality Maintenance, Office TPM, Industrial Safety and Environment Protection with particular consideration of Autonomous Maintenance, are presented. The purpose of the TPM in the company is increasing the efficiency of production equipment over 80% in order to achieve the ability to compete. The TPM is helpingto use effectively manufacturing equipment, work smoothly and produce parts without defects while eliminating unplanned downtime. The TPM also activates the existing potential of employees, and optimizes production processes. The TPM needs a solid foundation, like the proper organization of work, cleanliness, order, safety, environmental protection, standardization and collaboration leading to continuous improvement.
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