Stamping Tooling Preventive Maintenance Project

Abstract

Eaton Corporation's Electrical Sector, a global leader in power management solutions, faces a critical challenge in the Stamping Department's tooling equipment maintenance. The absence of a defined Preventive Maintenance Plan (PMP) has led to frequent breakdowns, increased downtime, and production inefficiencies. This paper presents a comprehensive approach to address this challenge, incorporating insights from literature on tools and dies preventive maintenance, Lean Six Sigma principles, and a detailed affinity analysis. The data-driven selection of cost-driver tools, their prioritization, and the development of a tailored PMP are discussed. The implementation of proactive measures, such as evaluating tooling cycles, generating maintenance tags, and designating dedicated personnel, contributes to improved efficiency. The future state envisions a preventive tooling handling process, reducing troubleshooting and downtime. Achievements include projected savings of $314k/year through improved Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), reduced support hours, and optimized Tool Room processes. The conclusions highlight the project's success and propose further enhancements to overall production. Key Terms ⎯ Affinity Analysis, Downtime, Non-Conformance, Overall Equipment Efficiency, Production Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis.