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

Reliability in Lean or Agile Product Development Abstract John and Fred discussing how lean and agile approaches fit within your reliability program. Key Points Join John and Fred as they discuss a alternative approach to product development that improve efficiency of the development process and support developing the best possible product to meet customer needs. [...]

Evolution of Pinball Machine Reliability Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing Kirk’s recent attendance at the Denver Pinball Showdown, a local Pinball conference and reliability. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss the world of pinball machines and the evolution of pinball machines and the electronics that were used from the early days to [...]

Is Profit from Failure a Good Idea? Abstract Kirk and Fred discussing the article that Fred recently posted and the strategy of making a spare parts and service a source of the majority of programs profit. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss profit incentives for making a reliable product and the conflict [...]

The Use of RPNs Abstract Carl and Fred discussing the application of Risk Priority Number (RPN) in FMEA procedure. There are limitations to the value of RPNs, and these limitations need to be known and addressed to ensure FMEAs prioritize corrective actions properly. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the proper use and limitations [...]

When to Do FMEAs Abstract Carl and Fred discussing when FMEAs should be done to support product development projects. FMEAs take time and cost money to support, and should be done when a certain level of risk can be effectively addressed by the FMEA procedure. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss selection criteria [...]

Bayesian Statistics and Sample Sizes Abstract Andre and Fred discussing the benefits of using what you know as you approach setting sample sizes using Bayesian statistics. Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss a few papers at the recent ARDC conference that included topics based on Bayesian statistics. We quickly spent time talking [...]

Durability What is in a Name Change Abstract Andre and Fred discussing durability. Is it the same, a subset, or superset of reliability? Key Points Join Andre and Fred as they discuss durability as it is now added to the Applied Reliability Symposium, to become the Applied Reliability and Durability Conference. Topics include: Andre’s overview [...]

Improving Spares Stocking without Statistics Abstract James and Fred discussing a better way to set stocking levels of spares. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss the need for better data and basic information related to the setting of spares. Topics include: A couple rather poor ways to do stocking, intuition, guessing, vendor [...]

Should You Be Afraid of Statistics? Abstract James and Fred discussing dealing with the data we gather. Key Points Join James and Fred as they discuss the need to collect good data and analyze it appropriately. Topics include: Is the data we have useful? A first look at available data is often incomplete, thus limiting. [...]

Dealing with Reliability Metrics Abstract Adam and Fred discussing a few of the common reliability metrics. Key Points Join Adam and Fred as they discuss pluses and minuses of commonly used Reliability Metrics Topics include: Selecting Metrics at the beginning of a program will have a significant affect on how decisions are made and how reliability influences the [...]