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

High Level Steps to Create Your Reliability Program Abstract Every company desires to be a leader in achieving high reliability for its products and processes throughout the service life. This objective can be difficult, given cost and timing pressures experienced by companies around the world today. In order to achieve the highest possible reliability, it [...]

What is HALT? Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss what is meant by HALT or highly accelerated life testing. Key Points Despite the name HALT is not a test, rather a discovery process. The purpose is to discover the robustness to range of stresses Identify and resolve the faults revealed to increase durability Join Kirk and [...]

How to Get Started with HALT Abstract Kirk and Fred outline how to approach the initial use of HALT in your organization. Key Points Work with a HALT lab, i.e. rent the necessary test equipment Explore an existing product to match findings with known issues Add a touch of theory and education for your team [...]

Is it Possible to Pass HALT? Abstract Kirk and Fred answer a common questions concerning HALT. Key Points Despite the name HALT is not a test, rather a discovery process. The purpose is to discover the robustness to range of stresses Identify and resolve the faults revealed to increase durability Join Kirk and Fred as [...]