
When to Override OEM PM Intervals (and How to Document the Change)
OEM intervals are a starting point, not gospel. Here is when to set a custom interval — and how to keep the original on record.
PM interval formulas, maintenance cost benchmarks, OEE/MTBF/MTTR, and compliance — for SMB manufacturers.

OEM intervals are a starting point, not gospel. Here is when to set a custom interval — and how to keep the original on record.
PM Interval FundamentalsShould a machine be serviced every 90 days or every 500 runtime hours? A clear comparison of calendar-based and usage-based interval strategies.
PM Interval FundamentalsThe simple math behind next-due dates — and how color-coded on-track, due-soon, and overdue status keeps a whole fleet visible at a glance.
PM Interval FundamentalsCalendar days, runtime hours, or cycles? A practical guide to choosing the right PM interval unit for each asset class.
PM Interval FundamentalsThe definitive walkthrough of calculating PM intervals in days, hours, or cycles and projecting annual maintenance cost across a fleet — without a spreadsheet that breaks past ten assets.
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