TPM: Definition
TPM stands for total productive maintenance and is a combination of the following:
1. Preventative maintenance—completing routine tasks at set intervals to prolong the life of the equipment and to prevent breakdowns from happening in the future.
2. Predictive maintenance—performing tasks based upon a historical pattern of breakdown or wear. You can also use a technology solution to predict exactly when the tire is going to go bad. This is called predictive maintenance. Many technologies exist in the marketplace today that were not available 20 or 30 years ago. These technologies are utilized by NASA and the military. They include ultrasound and sonics testing, infrared thermography, and ...
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