Diseño de un modelo de mantenimiento preventivo para los equipos del laboratorio de procesos de manufactura de la Universidad Santo Tomás Seccional Villavicencio

Abstract

This project focused on designing a preventive maintenance model for the Manufacturing Processes Laboratory at Santo Tomás University Villavicencio, with the purpose of ensuring machine availability and improving workshop safety conditions. The study adopted a quantitative, descriptive, and documentary approach, supported by the review of manufacturer manuals, technical standards, and specialized literature in the maintenance field. To collect information, inventory formats, equipment characterization sheets, and failure diagnosis matrices were designed. The initial analysis revealed the absence of standardized maintenance routines, limited historical records, and a lack of preventive planning. Based on these findings, the parallel lathe, universal milling machine, and drill-milling machine were identified as priority equipment due to their frequent use and operational criticality during practical activities. In response, a technical procedures manual was developed to organize inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and operational control tasks according to different maintenance intervals. The document also includes industrial safety standards, personal protective equipment requirements, and guidelines for handling common failures. Finally, a documentary control system was structured to record maintenance activities, monitor costs, and measure actual equipment availability, demonstrating that the proposed model strengthens technical management and supports the preservation of laboratory assets.