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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in TPM Normally, the effectiveness of the equipment is measured in terms of availability of the same. If an equipment is not available for a certain duration then due to breakdown,  it is taken as a drawback of the maintenance system. On the other hand, TPM has a way of measuring …

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TPM Activity Charts- An Essential Feature of TPM Activity Charts and how they are prepared and used? Whichever plant you visit that is either implementing TPM or has implemented it, you will find one thing very common. The plant would be full of charts and display boards. The employees would proudly invite you to their plant …

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What is TPM Circle and how they are formed? A TPM Circle is a small, self-managed team of operators, maintenance personnel, and engineers who work together to improve equipment reliability and efficiency. TPM Circles are an essential element of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), a comprehensive approach to equipment maintenance that involves all employees in an …

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Organizing TPM walk on a shopfloor What is a TPM walk and what’s its purpose? Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is a comprehensive approach to equipment maintenance that involves all employees in an organization. One of the key elements of TPM is the TPM walk, which is a structured walk through the shop floor to identify …

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