Is your goal for the New Year to become more organized? Organization can help you increase your productivity and overall efficiency. Organization is important in running a business successfully, taking control of your life, and ensuring that you complete all of your to do tasks. This year, include the proper care and maintenance of your machine shop tools to your organization goal. Taking initiative to protect and repair your machine tools will ensure that they last for many years to come.
Do a full inventory of your current machine tools
Most households and especially businesses have numerous machine tools. With many different tools on the shelf, it can be difficult to keep track of maintenance and repairs. Start the year off right by doing a full inventory of your current machine tools. Create a record for each one. List the purchase date, any known repairs, and both the cost and amount the tool brings in. You will appreciate the detailed records when a repair is needed or when it comes time to sell the machine tool.
Give each of your machine tools a good cleaning
All machine tools, regardless of type or size, should be regularly cleaned. Properly cleaning your machine tools on a regular basis can prevent build up that could result in damage, or cause the machine to function poorly. If you not aware of a specific tool?s last cleaning, then it has been too long. Start the year off by giving each machine tool a fresh and deep cleaning.
Inspect each tool for signs of repairs needed
While using a machine tool, if unusual noises are heard, this may be a sign that you need to have it inspected or repaired. Run each of your machine tools for a few minutes and note any odd sounds or functions. When you consider the cost of rebuilding tools, it is much more affordable to schedule repairs. If any of your machine tools have never received an upgrade service, it is a good idea to schedule those as well. Machine services keep the machine tools running efficiently and for a longer period of time.
Complete any DIY maintenance tasks on your machine tools
There are some DIY maintenance tasks that you should be regularly completing on your own. One of these tasks is lubrication. Some machine tools require more lubrication than others. Machine tools that regularly rub together should be well lubricated at all times to avoid damage. When you are constantly using a machine tool, you might forget to check or refill the lubrication. Then, you are left with a broken machine tool that requires machine shop services. Avoid costly machine tool repair services by creating a lubrication schedule.
Know when it is time to replace a machine tool
It is also necessary to know when it is time to replace a machine tool. Using a machine tool for too long can put your final project at risk. It can also cause you to dump endless amounts of money into repair services. If you are constantly spending money on repairs and the repairs do not last for very long, it might be time to consider replacing your machine tool.
Organization is key to the success of any business. While organization includes managing paperwork and digital documents, it also means keeping up with the repairs and maintenance of your machine tools. Completing an inventory and repair list will help you monitor the service of your machine tools. It will also help with making important machine tool replacement decisions.