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Machine Uptime and Availability for Manufacturing

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In other words, it subtracts time for official breaks, team meetings, planned maintenance and similar activities from the total number of hours in the period under review. Availability forms part of the OEE calculation used to measure how well assets are being utilized.

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Machine Downtime in Manufacturing

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This could be something like loading a part incorrectly, leaving a tool or material in the wrong place, pressing a button at the wrong time, or pressing the wrong button. One of the goals of work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operator training is to prevent such errors.