Early Failures at Infant Stage of Machine

The machine immediately after it is brought from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), may not work with full efficiency due to various reasons :

Such as the initial friction between the moving or rotating parts, not adjusting to the environment, Lack of skill and knowledge of the person working on it, etc. To control these failures one has to know about the machine thoroughly and follow the instructions strictly. In spite of following the instructions given by the OEM strictly, the output may be slow or low or delayed. Yet, it is necessary in the interest of good running and long life of the machine.

For example, when you buy a scooter, the OEM gives you instructions that you have to run the vehicle at not more than 40KMPH up to first 1500 Km. this obviously restricts and slows down the job and may cause the inconvenience to the user. But if this is not followed it may lead to a catastrophic failure by affecting the piston movement in the cylinder or high fuel consumption which will be uneconomical. Such problems are very common to any new machine. However, the period of these infant failures may vary from one machine to the other. During this failure period, the machine is usually referred to OEM for warrantee or any contractual maintenance.