Preventive Maintenance Optimization for Automotive Manufacturing Plant
Client Type
Tier-1 Automotive Component Manufacturer
Challenge
Frequent unplanned downtime due to excessive wear and tear of critical machine components
Approach
- Comprehensive preventive maintenance audit
- Machine output monitoring
- CAD modeling of critical components
- 3D-printed prototypes for testing
Solution
- Optimized maintenance schedules based on actual usage patterns
- Redesigned components with improved durability
- Rapid 3D-printed replacement parts for quick turnaround
Results
- 32% reduction in unplanned downtime
- Improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Lowered maintenance costs
- Faster spare-part availability