Preventive maintenance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-SEM-000262",
  "term": "Preventive maintenance",
  "field": "Semiconductors",
  "definition": "A scheduled series of tasks performed on manufacturing equipment to reduce the likelihood of failure and maintain its operational performance. This proactive approach involves regular inspection, cleaning, part replacement, and calibration based on time intervals or equipment usage cycles. Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules are determined by the equipment manufacturer's recommendations and historical performance data, contrasting with reactive maintenance which only addresses existing faults.",
  "abbreviation": "PM",
  "subject": "Equipment & Automation",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/semiconductors/preventive-maintenance/"
}