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ENHANCING MAINTENANCE AT A CASTING FOUNDRY MANUFACTURING COMPANY: CASE STUDY

Kumbi Mugwindiri, Ignatio Madanhire, Mhlanga, George; University of Zimbabwe, Department of Mechanical Engineering,P O Box MP169,Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe

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The research study sought to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the current maintenance practices at a sand castings manufacturing company.Casting Co Ltd is principally a ferrous foundry which produces grey and white iron.The research suggested good practices which could be taken on board and could be improved.This can be used by other foundry industries to enhance their operations for maintenance efficiency to save on resources to improve operational bottom line.

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The research study sought to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the current maintenance practices at a sand castings manufacturing company.Casting Co Ltd is principally a ferrous foundry which produces grey and white iron.The research suggested good practices which could be taken on board and could be improved.This can be used by other foundry industries to enhance their operations for maintenance efficiency to save on resources to improve operational bottom line.

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The research study sought to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the current maintenance practices at a sand castings manufacturing company.Casting Co Ltd is principally a ferrous foundry which produces grey and white iron.The research suggested good practices which could be taken on board and could be improved.This can be used by other foundry industries to enhance their operations for maintenance efficiency to save on resources to improve operational bottom line.

Key concepts: Foundry, Manufacturing engineering, Casting, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Operations management, Metallurgy

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