4020 – 06 – Using Predictive Maintenance (PDM)

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Predictive maintenance (PDM) is a maintenance technique where schedule maintenance not on age but based on an individual machine basis, and then schedule maintenance for each machine.

It takes a lot of money and time to start a PdM program. Employees need to be trained in PdM techniques, and more expensive costs including expensive tools and instruments. It can save company lots of money in the long run.

Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a maintenance style that is similar to PdM. CBM monitors machine condition usually automated, utilizing computers to work out equipment failures and warn machine operators to problems that arise. It is a refined technique not common in the US.