If You Don't Plan Machine Tool Maintenance, Your Machines Will Do it for You, 421

Maintenance is something that's essential to protect the longevity of your machines but rarely something regularly implemented in shops. It's often a huge and costly mistake. Don't know where to start?  In this episode, Manny Pasillas—a machine tool maintenance expert and the Founder and VP of Business Development for Tech CNCs—shares a simple yet exhaustive checklist anyone can use to properly clean and maintain their machines.  Because if you're not cleaning your machines, they will break down, and you won't be MakingChips, and you won't be making money! – Nick Goellner AND - to get the full checklist, subscribe to our email newsletter! Segments [5:04] Manny's origin story [25:55] Leadership Spotlight [30:17] The three tiers of machine maintenance  [33:52] ProShop ERP's Manufacturing Transformed Podcast [34:25] Category #1: Lubrication  [36:21] Category #2: Hoses and lines [37:09] Category #3: Electronics [39:15] Category #4: Backlash checks  [40:02] Category #5: Safety  [41:29] Category #6: Way covers [43:38] Category #7: Motors and belts [45:02] Category #8: Air Filters [46:08 ] Category #9: The engine  Resources mentioned on this episode ProShop ERP's Manufacturing Transformed Podcast Connect with Manny on LinkedIn To get the full checklist, subscribe to our email newsletter! Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube