A coordinate measuring machine preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the coordinate measuring machine fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for coordinate measuring machine (cmm) and gauge room instruments), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as CMM, height gauge, profile projector, micrometer calibration.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Coordinate measuring machine preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check the room temperature and humidity, air supply pressure to the air bearings, and probe condition | 5 min |
| Weekly | Clean the granite table, guideways and probe stylus; check the air filter and dryer | 15 min |
| Monthly | Verify the CMM with a reference artefact or a step gauge; check the probe calibration | 30 min |
| Quarterly | Check the air bearing and scale reading heads; check the controller | 60 min |
| Half-yearly | Check the probe system; replace worn styli; check the vibration isolation | 120 min |
| Annual | Annual calibration by an accredited lab with a certificate | 360 min |
Coordinate measuring machine maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one coordinate measuring machine needs about 63 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual calibration by an accredited lab with a certificate” at 360 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 5 min | 30.4 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 15 min | 13.0 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 30 min | 6.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 60 min | 4.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 120 min | 4.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 360 min | 6.0 h |
What goes wrong on a coordinate measuring machine without preventive maintenance
- Room temperature and humidity out of limits
- Dirt on the table, guideways or probe
- Air bearing supply faults
- Calibration drift
What to watch between services
- Room conditions
- Probe and stylus condition
- Verification against a reference artefact
Safety and statutory notes for coordinate measuring machine maintenance
Calibrate and verify at the interval your quality system sets, and record the results as measurement evidence.
Where a coordinate measuring machine preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
- Preventive maintenance schedule for automotive plants · maintenance software for automotive
- Preventive maintenance schedule for engineering and fabrication shops
- Preventive maintenance schedule for electronics manufacturing plants · maintenance software for electronics
- Preventive maintenance schedule for plastics, rubber and polymer plants · maintenance software for plastics · maintenance software for tyre and rubber
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Run this coordinate measuring machine schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a coordinate measuring machine be serviced?
In our schedule a coordinate measuring machine has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual calibration by an accredited lab with a certificate”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in coordinate measuring machine preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check the room temperature and humidity, air supply pressure to the air bearings, and…”, “Clean the granite table, guideways and probe stylus; check the air filter and dryer”, “Verify the CMM with a reference artefact or a step gauge; check the probe calibration”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a coordinate measuring machine need per year?
About 63 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free coordinate measuring machine maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.