I have been working as a machine service technician for close to 20 years and am in my seventh year as folding machine technician. Every day in my job as a service advisor for Metal Forming Inc, I see people spend large amounts of money for repairs. Many of these repairs could have been avoided with preventive maintenance.
There are five areas that need attention: shiny metal parts, greasy metal parts, hydraulic parts, electronics, and wear parts. As you go through the maintenance of each of these areas, make an inspection tour of the machine and keep an eye out for anything that is loose or misaligned.