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Most machinery is made up of many moving parts, all of which suffer wear and tear. A good tool kit is an essential item for all machinery maintenance workers.

WORDS TO UNDERSTAND

preventive maintenance: when workers anticipate possible problems, such as breakdowns, and take steps to prevent them manufacturing: a process by which raw materials are made into goods by people and machines wear and tear: a process by which moving parts suffer minor damage over a long period of use. When the wear and tear become too much, the part stops working

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