MACHINE DOWNTIME MONITORING

Automatic machine downtime tracking allows operators and production managers to understand the top causes of machine downtime.

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Downtime Detected

FourJaw's IoT hardware automatically recognises when the machine is in a productive or unproductive state.

Operator Provides reason

FourJaw prompts operators to select a reason for any detected downtime directly on a tablet mounted at their machine.

View Downtime Reports

Managers can then view a detailed breakdown of downtime reasons by factory, cell/line, and individual machine.

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Dowtime Pareto

The Downtime Pareto chart reveals top downtime causes, including breakdowns by asset, whether by factory, cell/line or machine.

Prioritise impactful changes to boost OEE, gain production capacity, and maximise machine utilisation.

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Pro Plan Feature

The Operator Tablet

FourJaw's user-friendly interface on the tablets mounted to your operators' machines allows them to proactively provide downtime reasons when automatically prompted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are examples of machine downtime?

Machine downtime counts as anything that has stopped the normal operation of your machine, and your machine is not outputting at its usual capacity. This could be for several reasons, which can differ from machine-to-machine, but some examples include:

Unplanned Maintenance
Tooling Change
Manual Setup
Tool Breakage
Programming

How do you measure machine downtime?

To accurately measure machine downtime, we recommend using a solution such as a machine downtime monitoring system. Solutions like this, enable manufacturers to capture, in real-time when a machine is not running or producing parts. Calculated as a percentage, equipment downtime analysis allows you to track and compare production levels over a period of time. The calculation is as follows:

Total Time Machine is Up * 100

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Total Time

Machine downtime measures how frequently machines, cells, or factories are faced with unplanned downtime. Recording and reporting downtime allows production managers to review resource utilisation and identify production inefficiencies.

We look at the 'True cost of machine downtime in manufacturing' in this article and explore the difference between unplanned and planned downtime, methods to reduce downtime and look at additional ways to measure the cost of machine downtime.

What is equipment downtime analysis?

Equipment downtime analysis is the process of reporting, reviewing and strategising, using information given by a machine downtime software.

Downtime analysis is an essential part of running a successful manufacturing plant. It enables production managers to better understand issues affecting production and fix them.

Is downtime monitoring important?

Yes, machine downtime monitoring is important. Tracking downtime gives managers accurate and reliable information which can paint a clearer picture as to what is causing production delays and issues. Production managers can use this information for decision-making and production planning to improve efficiencies, productivity and OEE.

Can you monitor energy with downtime monitoring? Yes. FourJaw's downtime monitoring software can also monitor energy usage. Enabling manufacturers to understand energy usage by machine, factory or cell. Find out more about energy monitoring here.