Chapter 14. Factors Influencing Down Time
The two main factors governing down time are equipment design and maintenance philosophy. In general, it is the active repair elements that are determined by the design and the passive elements which are governed by the maintenance philosophy. Designers must be aware of the maintenance strategy and of the possible equipment failure modes. They must understand that production difficulties can often become field problems since, if assembly is difficult, maintenance will be well-nigh impossible. Achieving acceptable repair times involves simplifying diagnosis and repair.
14.1. Key Design Areas
14.1.1. Access
Low-reliability parts should be the most accessible and must be easily removable with the minimum of ...
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