A proven process for machine tool selection, installation, and maintenance
Written by an engineer with many years of experience in the industry, this practical guide provides a systematic approach to acquiring and setting up machine tools efficiently and cost-effectively. Machine Tools: Specification, Purchase, and Installation delivers a step-by-step plan for choosing the appropriate machine tool to meet your company's requirements and building the foundation that fits the specialized tool and the environment in which it will operate. Real-world examples and helpful checklists are included. Increase productivity, reduce equipment downtime, and save money by applying the streamlined methods presented in this valuable resource.
Complete coverage of each phase of the process, including:
Budgeting
Specification
Procurement
Layout
Foundation
Installation
Preparation
Start up
Maintenance
Russell Gamblin is a Project Engineer at Mitsubishi Power Systems, Inc. Previously, he was a Senior Maintenance and Facilities Engineer with Siemens Energy, Inc. Within the past three years, Gamblin has been a part of two large factory relocations with combined costs of $1 billion.
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