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Carl and Chris discussing the subjects of reliability engineering and reliability management. Are they generally the same subject with different focus areas, or are they based on entirely different bodies of knowledge?
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FMEA teams should agree to the ground rules that guide the analysis and the underlying assumptions that impact the entire FMEA. Failure to do so will add complexity and confusion to the resulting FMEA, and waste people’s time. Don’t miss this important step in FMEA preparation.
“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.” Isaac Asimov
Carl and Fred continue discussing the subject of teaching reliability. This episode builds on SOR 390 Reliability Engineers as Good Teachers.
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Carl and Fred discussing some of the finer points of teaching the subject of reliability.
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Before commencing with the FMEA meetings, it is essential to visibly show the nature and scope of the analysis. This article discusses different ways FMEA scope can be made visible, and why this is a necessary step.
“The soul cannot think without a picture” – Aristotle
Carl and Fred discussing the role of certifications and degrees in forming the career path of a reliability engineer. This discussion builds off the previous podcast on the ultimate goal of a reliability career.
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Carl and Fred discuss a suggested topic from a listener: what is the ultimate career goal for a reliability engineer? Which are the advantages and disadvantages for each possible career path?
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Every journey begins with a statement of the goal or objective. Why would it be any different for FMEA? Yet, some FMEA teams do not clearly identifying the focus of the analysis. This sounds simple, and it is; but, it is very important. This article explains why.
“Begin with the end in mind” – Stephen Covey
Carl and Fred discussing the three most important principles that summarize the reliability philosophy of successful companies, focusing on the third principle.
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Carl and Fred discussing the three most important principles that summarize the reliability philosophy of successful companies, with focus on the second principle.
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Carl and Fred discussing the question: Is it more important to calculate reliability or to achieve reliability?
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This article culminates the first major milestone in the Inside FMEA series of articles: the “FMEA Fundamentals Series.” The next series is called: “FMEA Preparation Series.”
“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” Nelson Mandela
Carl and Fred discussing design requirements and how they influence reliability decisions.
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Carl and Fred discuss the various types of interfaces in electrical and mechanical systems and how they should be included in reliability analyses.
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Can you take into account reliability or durability functions in an FMEA? How can this be done? A reader asks this question, and it is discussed and answered in this FMEA Q and A article.
“A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.”
Francis Bacon
