MES Knowledge Base - Kypeco

What is a Planned Downtime?

In manufacturing, Planned Downtime is essential to ensure that equipment and machinery remain in good condition and function optimally. Regular maintenance and inspection can prevent costly breakdowns and unscheduled downtime that can negatively impact production schedules and customer delivery times. A well-planned maintenance schedule can also help extend the life of equipment and reduce the need for expensive replacements.

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What is Quality in OEE?

Quality is the final factor of OEE calculation and takes into account Quality Loss; when produced units or output do not meet the standards in the first check. It also includes reject (waste or scrap) and output that require rework.

 
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What is Rework?

Rework parts are rejected parts that can still be sold to the customers. Rework refers to the output yield or units that did not pass the quality...

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What is Availability in OEE?

Availability is one of the three OEE factors that considers Availability Loss, which refers to any event(s) that halt production for any length of time. Examples of Availability Loss are planned and unplanned downtime (stops), including changeover time.

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