In woodworking, keeping your machines in optimal condition is essential to maintaining smooth production. Like any machinery, woodworking equipment requires regular check-ups to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
Unfortunately, many workshops only think about maintenance when something has already gone wrong, but by then, the damage is often done.
Advanced Machinery Services (AMS) strongly recommends implementing an annual maintenance plan for all woodworking machinery. This not only extends the lifespan of your machines but also prevents costly production disruptions that can happen when equipment fails at the worst possible moment.
Real stories of production disruptions due to the absence of maintenance
Consider a joinery workshop in London. Their rip saw unexpectedly stopped mid-production, causing a complete pause in their operations.
AMS' engineer, Lukasz, discovered that worn bearings and an unbalanced blade—issues that could have been identified with routine servicing—were responsible for the breakdown.
If a simple maintenance check had been completed, this delay could have been avoided.
Recently, a furniture manufacturing company in Leicestershire faced a significant challenge when their panel saw broke down unexpectedly, again due to the absence of regular maintenance.
This breakdown forced them to pause the production, impacting their project deadlines and customer commitments. AMS was fortunate to have engineers in the East Midlands who responded quickly, allowing it to provide the replacement part from its available stock, meaning that the panel saw was only down for 24 hours. However, this situation could have been far worse.
Similarly, a sawmill company in Newcastle faced a major breakdown of their planer moulder, a vital machine in their production line.
Without a maintenance plan in place, they were forced to suspend production for over a week while waiting for replacement parts.
Regular servicing could have caught the damage, preventing the downtime.
A word from Paul: on repairs and maintenance
“I’ve been an engineer for years, covering areas such as the South, Kent, and London. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is solving difficult problems, especially when a customer is struggling to keep their production line moving.
"Identifying the issue, fixing it, and getting their business back on track is a great feeling—though there’s some pressure involved!
"I also enjoy the maintenance side of things because it’s more relaxed. It gives me the chance to spot potential problems before they happen and make sure everything runs smoothly. It’s less stressful for both me and the customer, knowing they won’t have any surprise breakdowns!”
More than just maintenance: factory relocations and machine installations
AMS' team doesn’t just keep your machines in top condition — it also specialises in relocating machinery from one workshop to another. Whether you purchase a machine from AMS or you're moving locally or across the country, AMS manages the entire process with precision and care, ensuring your machines are dismantled, transported, and reinstalled safely.
The company's engineers are based across the UK, with its main workshop located in Leicestershire, where machines are rebuilt and reconditioned by its expert team.
Whether you need assistance with repairs, regular maintenance plans, machine rebuilding, relocation, or installations, AMS has got you covered.
