Diagnóstico y mantenimiento de la cilindradora de chapas del centro de desarrollo tecnológico sustentable de ESPOL

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. The rehabilitation of the sheet metal rolling machine at ESPOL's Sustainable Technology Development Center was proposed with the objective of restoring its operational capacity, optimizing its performance, and extending its useful life. The hypothesis is that, through a technical restoration process based on industrial maintenance standards, it is possible to restore its efficient operation. The project is justified by the need to have equipment in adequate condition for training, research, and technological services, contributing to sustainable development. During the project, measuring tools, welding equipment, metal spare parts, and industrial lubricants were used. Disassembly, alignment, rectification, and assembly techniques will be applied, following occupational safety standards and technical operating instructions. The results demonstrated the optimal operating capacity of the roll forming machine, capable of bending sheet metal up to 3 mm thick. The machine's color was also changed, and the four adjustment screws, three rollers, and four gears were serviced. Gear guards were manufactured to prevent entrapment. A roll of No. 8, seven-wire cable with a diameter of 0.6 cm was purchased to rewire the electrical system in a new cabinet. It was concluded that the rehabilitation guaranteed the machine's functionality, strengthened the center's practical capabilities, and contributed to the efficient use of technological resources. Keywords: rehabilitation, roll forming machine, industrial maintenance, ESPOL