Authors :
Tsapi T. Kevin; Nanah N. Grace; G. F. Kuiate; Beching R. Oru
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 2 - February
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10649929
Abstract :
Mechanical manufacturing companies engaged
in mass production cannot do without the cutting of raw
materials for the assembly of new machines. The overall
objective of this research endeavor was to identify and
subsequently correct of the underlying factors responsible
for the malfunction of a power hacksaw machine that had
been left unused at LAHMOTECH for several years,
using the Ishikawa medthod. Within the framework of
the research, sequences of steps were taken to in order to
successfully and permanently address the problem. An
initial diagnosis was performed, followed by the
implementation of the Ishikawa method to identify the
root causes of the failures. A corrective action plan was
then developed. As a result of the methods performed,
some of the root causes identified were operator neglect of
maintenance, the absence of the cooling system, exposure
of the motor, etc. Corrective actions implemented
included replacing the blade, adaptation of a lubricating
system, and cleaning of the motor, etc. The Ishikawa
diagram provided the advantage of a correct orientation
to correct the non-conformities. The performance rate of
the power hacksaw machine after maintenance was 83%.
Keywords :
Ishikawa Method; Power Hacksaw; Corrective Maintenance, Corrective Action Process.
Mechanical manufacturing companies engaged
in mass production cannot do without the cutting of raw
materials for the assembly of new machines. The overall
objective of this research endeavor was to identify and
subsequently correct of the underlying factors responsible
for the malfunction of a power hacksaw machine that had
been left unused at LAHMOTECH for several years,
using the Ishikawa medthod. Within the framework of
the research, sequences of steps were taken to in order to
successfully and permanently address the problem. An
initial diagnosis was performed, followed by the
implementation of the Ishikawa method to identify the
root causes of the failures. A corrective action plan was
then developed. As a result of the methods performed,
some of the root causes identified were operator neglect of
maintenance, the absence of the cooling system, exposure
of the motor, etc. Corrective actions implemented
included replacing the blade, adaptation of a lubricating
system, and cleaning of the motor, etc. The Ishikawa
diagram provided the advantage of a correct orientation
to correct the non-conformities. The performance rate of
the power hacksaw machine after maintenance was 83%.
Keywords :
Ishikawa Method; Power Hacksaw; Corrective Maintenance, Corrective Action Process.
