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Knowledge: your most profitable investment

It is easy to think that a new tool will solve a problem that you are facing. But simply having the equipment usually isn't enough – it is equally important to know how, and, importantly, why you should use it.

Take a laser alignment system as an example. It is a major investment, a system can cost several thousand euros depending on functionality. But if it is used correctly at the right time, it will soon save you far more than it has cost.

Do you keep track of maintenance costs?

A machine that is not installed in the correct way will, in all likelihood, generate significant service and maintenance costs. Did you know that the purchase price usually only accounts for around 10% of the machine’s total life cycle cost? Instead about 75% of the costs are for maintenance and electricity consumption. The right knowledge can drastically reduce that. 

 

Start with the basics

The maintenance industry has a lot of skilled professional men and women, yet poor machine installations are still common. At Easy-Laser we often say that it all starts with the machine base; it is the foundation for a stable and reliable machine installation. Take soft foot for example – a constantly recurring problem. With the correct knowledge of why soft foot occurs it is easy to prevent from the start, when the machine is installed. And if, as in so many cases, it is already a problem, it is important to take the correct action to rectify the problem so that it does not occur again.

Bad example of machine installation with sandbagsSandbags may have their uses – but keeping your machine in place isn’t one of them..

With rotating machines in particular, there are a number of problems that can occur from the machine not being installed correctly. Vibration, leaking seals, bearing failure…the list goes on. Of course, this directly affects the machine that has broken down and needs new parts, but in the worst cases these problems can also bring an entire production facility to a standstill, which can be enormously expensive. And the service company is busy and cannot get to work until after the weekend …

It then becomes easy to appreciate the fact that training your own staff, so that they can install and then continuously maintain the machine park, is a rewarding investment. With the right knowledge the investment made in the alignment system is quickly repaid through lower consumption of replacement parts and fewer unplanned stoppages, and in the long-term reduced energy consumption. Good for the wallet and, not least, the environment!

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We and our partners offer custom training within all types of measurement and laser alignment – whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro looking to expand your skills. Get in touch and tell us what you want to learn

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