This comprehensive maintenance checklist is designed to effectively manage and extend the life of your tooling equipment, primarily focusing on aspects such as cutting edge inspection, holder assessment, shank condition, lubrication service, storage verification, cleaning procedures, sharpening requirements, and tool life tracking. Adhering to this checklist will provide substantial benefits to both your tools and your operations.
□ Equipment ID/Number:
□ Hours/Mileage:
Operator Name:
Date:
Cutting Edge Inspection
- □ Check for visible wear and tear
- □ Inspect for any cracks or chipping
- □ Evaluate the sharpness
Tool Holder Assessment
- □ Check for alignment
- □ Inspection for slippage
- □ Condition of tightening systems
Shank Condition Check
- □ Check roundness
- □ Look for any corrosion or rust
- □ Examine fitting in the collet
Lubrication Point Service
- □ Check oil levels
- □ Check grease points
- □ Verify proper lubrication of moving parts
Storage Condition Verification
- □ Check storage for dryness
- □ Proper organization of tools
- □ Verification of protected and dust-free environment
Cleaning Procedure
- □ Clean the tool holder
- □ Clean the spindle
- □ Clean the inserts
Sharpening Requirement Assessment
- □ Regularly assess need for sharpening
- □ Ensure proper sharpening techniques are employed
- □ Look for excessive material removal during sharpening
Tool Life Tracking
- □ Record tool usage
- □ Analytics of tool performance
- □ Predict and plan tool replacements
Defect Reporting
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