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

The Reliability Disconnect Abstract Adam and Fred discussing the disconnect between project plans for significant reliability activities and the common compromise of minimal reliability analysis and testing in a program. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss a few of the frustrating behaviors that program leaders and management may have concerning wanting to [...]

Risks in Accelerated Life Test Results Abstract Andre and Fred discussing some of the ways an ALT can lead you astray, quickly. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss the need to setup and analyze your accelerated life testing carefully. Topics include: Be suspicious of very high acceleration factors, do you experience the same [...]

Weibull Analysis and Physics Trumps Mathematics Abstract Andre and Fred discussing the need to understand failures mechanisms using a combination of analysis and physics. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss need to tease more information out of your test and field data. Topics include: Basically, all models are wrong yet some are [...]

The Benefits of Equipment Cleanliness Abstract James and Fred discussing the necessity of keeping equipment clean and orderly. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss the differences in equipment uptime when kept clean versus when not. Topics include: It’s simply easier to spot problems, especially leaks Support pride and ownership It does take [...]

Difference Between Quality and Reliability Abstract Adam and Chris Stapelmann discussing how the disciplines of Quality and Reliability differ. Key Points Join Adam and Chris as they discuss how Quality and Reliability interact with product development and released product support. Topics include: How are Quality and Reliability similar and different? What does each do as a [...]

Reliability Building Credibility by Helping in Urgent Situations Abstract Adam and Chris Stapelmann discussing how reliability engineers can build credibility within the larger product development team. Key Points Join Adam and Chris as they discuss the importance of the reliability team building credibility with the greater product team. This credibility will improve the acceptance of the [...]

Including your Customer in your Reliability Program Abstract Adam and John Kreucher discuss engaging the customer in the new product maturing process. Key Points Join Adam and John as they discuss how different industries approach engaging customers as partners in the final development, maturing, process of new products Topics include: Using the actual field conditions as [...]

How Reliability Practices are Different in Different Industries Abstract Adam and John Kreucher discussing how the application of reliability tools and methods differs by industry Key Points Join Adam and John as they discuss how the application of reliability tools and methods differs by industry Topics include: The “goto” reliability tests vary greatly in different industries. The [...]

A Discussion About Drenick’s Theorem Abstract Fred and Philip Sage discussing the possible source of the widespread use of MTBF. Key Points Join Fred and Philip as they discuss Drenick’s theorem and it uses and misuses. Plus they discuss a wide range of other topics concerning reliability engineering. Topics include: Philip’s response to Fred’s article on [...]

How to Use Industry Standards Abstract Adam and Fred discussing Reliability Standards and how to use them Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss reliability standards and when they are appropriate to use. Topics include: Reliability standards are rarely developed for your specific product usage. Take caution in using them as a “go/ [...]