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Introduction to Design Review Based on Failure Modes Abstract Kirk, guest John Paschkewitz, and Fred discussing how DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Modes) was developed and how it is similar to FMEA (Failure Modes and Effect Analysis). Key Points Join Kirk, John and Fred as they discuss DRBFM on mechanical systems and how it [...]

How HALT and Degradation ALT Work Together Abstract Kirk, guest John Paschkewitz, and Fred discussing the differences and similarities in mechanical HALT testing of motors and degradation testing for wear out modes. Kirk discusses the use of PHM (Prognostics and Health Management) to measure and provide RUL (Remaining Useful Life) estimates during its application. Key [...]

More on Mechanical System HALT Abstract Kirk, guest John Paschkewitz, and Fred discussing some of the differences from electronics HALT in applications on mechanical components of a system for reliability development. Key Points Join Kirk, John and Fred as they discuss the use of design analysis for tailoring stresses including finite element analysis to help [...]

Reliability Goal Setting and Safety Abstract Carl and Fred discuss reliability goals, including both performance and safety. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the process of reliability goal setting, especially as it relates to potential safety issues. Topics include: The difference between overall reliability goals and safety goals The importance of safety procedures [...]

Analyzing a Reliability Program Assessment Abstract Adam and Fred continue their three part series on Reliability program assessments Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they continue their three part series on Reliability program assessments Topics include: Analyzing assessment results Implementation methods for driving change Enjoy an episode of Speaking of Reliability. Where you can join [...]

Conducting a Reliability Program Assessment Abstract Adam and Fred discussing how one goes about conducting an assessment. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they explore how to gain a complete understanding of an organization’s reliability program. Topics include: This is an assessment not and audit How to best get engineers to talk to you [...]

Preparing for a Reliability Program Assessment Abstract Adam and Fred discussing a few critical steps when preparing for an program assessment. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they start a three part series on performing a reliability program assessment. Topics include: Why should you do a reliability program assessment? How to best ask questions [...]

A Couple Approaches to Managing Lessons Learned Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the difficulty in getting to root cause of a component failures. In many cases a component failure is not due to a intrinsic failure mechanism in the component, but instead is due to a circuit application issue such as rapid voltage spikes or [...]

DLP TV reliability – what next? Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing our nature to seek root causes even with home appliances. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss moving into new residences and the issues that have occurred in home appliances. Some failures are partial and may be tolerable for some period of [...]

A Couple Approaches to Managing Lessons Learned Abstract Adam and Fred discussing how organizations effectively share and retain knowledge. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they continue the discussion on how critical product information and development techniques stay in the organization Topics include: Holding onto information can be a benefit to a team member. [...]