Speaking Of Reliability: Friends Discussing Reliability Engineering Topics | Warranty | Plant Maintenance

Tribal Knowledge and the Coffee Pot Abstract Adam and Fred discussing a few ways lessons learned programs work or do not. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss How information moves and is stored in an organization Topics include: What happens when the experts retire or leave an organization? Are there critical information [...]

Are You Doing Root Cause or Assigning Blame Abstract Tim and Fred discuss the tendency to look for quick answers when analyzing quality failures, often overlooking the true root cause which may have more to do with internal culture. Key Points Join Tim and Fred as they discuss the difficulties in assigning root cause of [...]

The Benefits of Vertical Integration Abstract Tim and Fred discuss different models that companies use to manage their suppliers and help ensure quality and reliability, including vertical integration, or outright ownership of the supplier. Key Points Join Tim and Fred as they discuss why it’s important to work with suppliers who share your values, particularly when [...]

When to Use RGA Abstract Carl and Fred discussing when to use Reliability Growth Analysis in reliability programs. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the subject of reliability growth testing and analysis as part of reliability programs. Topics include: What is reliability growth analysis? Discussion of RGA projects When to use RGA [...]

When to Use DOE Abstract Carl and Fred discussing when to use Design of Experiments in a reliability program. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the subject of Design of Experiments, with focus on when to use the tool as part of reliability programs. Topics include: DOE approaches: Taguchi, classical, robust design [...]

When to Use FTA Abstract Carl and Fred discussing when to use Fault Tree Analysis as part of a reliability program. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the subject of Fault Tree Analysis, with focus on when the tool should be used. Topics include: General discussion of the selection of reliability tools [...]

Mechanical System HALT Hints and Tips Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the process of HALT on mechanical systems. Many times the simplest and most straightforward of accelerated testing is to increase the number of expected use cycles such as on a mechanical hinge. They discuss how a failure may come from degradation, such as a [...]

Pinball Machine Reliability Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the history of our and other SOR podcasts on the Accendo Reliability Website and the improvements and additions since we did the first SOR podcast. Fred also asks about Kirk’s new book and interest in the recent revival of pinball and the reliability issues that they have. [...]

General Trends with Reliability Conferences Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing Kirk’s upcoming paper and presentation for the next IEEE ASTR Conference next month. They also discuss past and future of Reliability Engineering conferences including the ASTR conference and long running RAMS annual meeting. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss Kirk’s paper and [...]

How Are Warranty Accruals Set? Abstract Andre and Fred discussing the art and science of setting warranty accruals. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss the mix of reliability engineering, historical data analysis, and financial policy as used to set aside funds to cover future warranty bills. Topics include: What are accruals? Estimating future [...]