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An implementation of infrared thermography in maintenance plans within a world class manufacturing strategy

Todorović Petar M. (Faculty of Engineering, Kragujevac)
Gordić Dušan R. (Faculty of Engineering, Kragujevac)
Babić Milun J. (Faculty of Engineering, Kragujevac)
Jeremić Branislav M. (Faculty of Engineering, Kragujevac)
Demichela Micaela (Politecnico di Torino, Dipartmento Scienza dei Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica, Torino, Italy)
Mačužić Ivan D. (Faculty of Engineering, Kragujevac)

The objective of the paper is to show the implementation of infrared thermography within World Class Manufacturing (WCM) maintenance strategy. The results from infrared thermography inspections in a food processing and packaging solutions company were presented. Applicability of the infrared thermography, during a two-year period, caused a substantial reduction the potential breakdown in the pilot area. Upon feasibility confirmation, the proposed method was spread to other production equipment of the company.

Keywords: infrared thermography, condition monitoring, maintenance, world class manufacturing