Schwabe OEM – Certified Technician Press Inspection / Safety Audit

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Our Schwabe Maintenance Group of Technicians have compiled the comprehensive list of what is included in the Press Inspection / Machine Audit.

If you have any questions please contact Freeman Schwabe

Email: customerservice@freemanschwabe.com     or call  1-513-947-2888

Schwabe Press Inspection / Audit – Breadown of Tasks Performed

1.    Safety Audit: Checkfunction of all safety equipment/devices.

• Guards in place with and properly fastened
• Electrical interlocks in place and operating for all removable guards
• Observe operators for safe operating practices.
• Observe maintenance for safe maintenance practices

2.    Inspect level of machine.

• For machines without positive stops.
  • Check center guide for visible wear
  • Check head rock
  • Look for binding during downward stroke.
  • Verify center loading/cutting of the press.
  • Check center guide for visible wear.
  • Check head rock
  • Look for binding during downward strok
  • Verify center loading/cutting of the press
• For machines with positive stops
  • Check center guide for visible wear.
  • Check head rock
  • Look for binding during downward stroke
  • Verify center loading/cutting of the press.
  • Check center guide for visible wear.
  • Check head rock
  • Look for binding during downward stroke.
  • Verify center loading/cutting of the press.
  • When on stops measure distance from head to bed

3.     Check all hydraulic pressures.

• Verify Maximum cutting pressure of press
• Verify low pressure high volume settings
• Verify high pressure low volume settings

4.     Inspect hydraulic oil and gearbox oil.

• Visually inspect hydraulic oil for contamination
• Look for foreign objects in the tank
• Look for burnt oil condition
• Verify when the last oil change occurred
• Check gearbox oil for levels and leaks
• Verify when the last gearbox oil change occurred

5.     Inspect hydraulic and pneumatic hoses and fittings.

• Look for frayed or worn hoses
• Look for leaks in fittings
• Look for leaks on the manifolds
• Look for leaks on the cylinders

6.     Inspect all points of friction for wear.

• Check the mechanical functioning of the machine
• Look for wear items

7.     Inspect press structure for signs of wear

• Look for structural cracking on the press
• Look for loose or missing bolts

8.     Verify proper operation of machine cycle.

• Confirm the original machine sequence of operations
• Look for unsafe sequence of the pres

9.     Verify the application and tooling

• Verify the cutting tasks are suitable for the press
• Verify the dies are of the proper design for the press

10.   Inspect electrical panel.

• Look for loose wires
• Clean up any loose wiring in the cabinet
• Look replaced components that are not compatible

11.   Recommend any replacement parts.

•  Look at any inventory of repair parts
• Suggest any items of long lead that would lead to extended down time

12.   Review maintenance log.

• Make suggestions for improvement

13.   Retrain employees if necessary.

• Verify that all operators know safe operating practices of the press

14.   Make any and all necessary adjustments.

15.   Inspect all filters and change if necessary.

16.   Oil/Filter change available upon request. Customer to supply oil + filter.

17.   Additional charges may apply for hydraulic tank cleaning

18.  Detailed Safety & Performance Inspection Report will be provided within 5 business days from the date of inspection.

19.  Any additional scope of work / parts purchased by the customer, outlined in the report, will receive the following discounts:

• 10% discount on parts
• 20% discount on labor

20.  Inspection Completed – by a qualified &  certified OEM Freeman Schwabe Technician

Please Note:

For the safety of our men, any inspection or task that requires more than one person, we ask that the Customer provide assistance.

Price Includes: (1) Machine (6 – 8 Hrs). Expenses billable. Additional charges apply for multiple machines.

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