Maintenance program implementation at Aislantes Industriales de Monterrey

Abstract

This study examined the Aislantes Industriales de Monterrey S.A. (AIMSA), in Monterrey, NL Mexico, and provided a possible solution for increasing throughput by the reduction of equipment failure. Using observation techniques to measure the number and frequency of machine failures rates within a determinate time, AIMSA was analyzed. The objective of this study was to examine the “run-to-failure” solution activities of AIMSA, complete recommended maintenance system schedule and document. Decisions and recommendations were made through an analysis of AIMSA and presented to the management.