CPM TPM & Predictive Maintenance 2

Question 1

Which TPM pillar focuses on eliminating the six big losses in equipment effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Focused Improvement (Kobetsu Kaizen)

Answer

Focused Improvement targets the six big losses through small-group activities to maximize equipment effectiveness.

Question 2

In vibration analysis, what does a high amplitude at the fundamental frequency (1X) typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Imbalance

Answer

A dominant 1X frequency peak is the classic signature of mass imbalance in rotating equipment.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a P-F interval in predictive maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Define the window between detectable failure onset and functional failure

Answer

The P-F interval defines how much time is available between when a potential failure is detected and when functional failure occurs.

Question 4

Autonomous maintenance in TPM primarily shifts which responsibility to operators?

Accepted Answer

Basic equipment care such as cleaning, lubrication, and inspection

Answer

Autonomous maintenance empowers operators to perform routine care tasks, freeing maintenance technicians for more complex work.

Question 5

Which oil analysis result most directly indicates active wear of metallic components?

Accepted Answer

Rising ferrous particle count

Answer

Increasing ferrous particle count in oil samples indicates that metal surfaces are wearing and releasing particles into the lubricant.

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