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FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis)

Introduction to FMEA

A failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is a procedure for analysis of potential failure modes within a system for classification by severity or determination of the effect of failures on the system. It is widely used in manufacturing industries in various phases of the product life cycle and is now increasingly finding use in the service industry. Failure modes are any errors or defects in a process, design, or item, especially those that affect the customer, and can be potential or actual. Effects analysis refers to studying the consequences of those failures. (Source: Wikipedia)

Length
8 hours
Objective

Reliability, consistency and predictability play a major role in the world of quality. This training was designed to show the participants how one can use the FMEA to help identify the activities that are potential risks in the introduction of a new product, process or service. In addition, this training is designed to help eliminate problems from current designs, processes and or services. Finally, the FMEA methodology will be explained and demonstrated.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will learn:

  • How to improve reliability
  • What is an FMEA
  • What is the terminology used in an FMEA
  • What is the methodology for conducting an FMEA
  • What is the difference between system, design and process
  • What are the requirements for system, design and process
  • What is the RPN
  • What is the Block Diagram
  • How is the Fault tree analysis used
  • What is the difference between FMEA and FMCA
  • How to develop criteria for evaluating occurrence, severity, and detection
Course Content

A. Introduction

  • The need for FMEA
  • Overview of FMEA

B. Background

  •     Reliability programs
  •     Customer requirements
  •     Statistical Process Control

C. Block diagrams

  • Symbols
  • Methodology

D. Fault Tree analysis

  • Symbols
  • Methodology

E. Design FMEA

  • Objectives
  • Timing
  • Requirements
  • Forms
  • Discussion
  • Explanation
  • Risk rating guidelines

F. Process FMEA

  • Objectives
  • Timing
  • Requirements
  • Forms
  • Discussion
  • Explanation
  • Risk rating guidelines

G. Failure mode critical analysis

  • Rationale
  • Form
  • Methodology

H. Special considerations

I. After the FMEA

  • Next steps
  • Guidelines
    Course Cost

    $2,400 plus $50/person for textbook (If required-trainer travel, lodging and meals not included.)

    Location
    Client facility

     

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