Accendo Reliability Webinar Series: Recent Episodes
Fred Schenkelberg
Reliability Engineering Basics, Statistics, Accelerated Testing, Program Assessment and Improvement.
Listen in on in depth discussions held during the live monthly Accendo Reliability webinar series. We explore topics ranging from reliability engineering basics, statistics, accelerated life testing, program assessment and improvement. Catch up or review past events below.
What’s the Difference Between FMEA and FMECA?podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonAnd the answer is not the letter C.' A FMEA is a group activity that follows a logical (and time-proven) structure to effectively brainstorm' what are called corrective actions' for existing or likely problems in design and manufacture of products. Production teams that comprise designers, engineers, technicians and manufacturers typically have a wealth of existing knowledge and understanding of the product being developed. But some people will tell you that an FMECA is not an FMEA. And many government agencies, in particular, demand FMECAs over FMEAs. Interested to understand the difference (if any) between FMEAs and FMECAs? and How can you make an FMECA work for you? Join us at this webinar!
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 24 September 2024.
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Additional content that may be of interestFMEA and HAZOP episode
Conveying FMEA Results episode
Differing FMEA Approaches episode
Exposing The Hidden Flaws of FMEA and Risk Matrices: Advancing Your Risk Assessment episode
Value of Design FMEA episode
Fundamentals of FMEAJust the fundamentals of FMEA in this fast paced event. FMEA has value, the 10 steps, and a few examples of how it can go all wrong.
See More10 Reasons to do FMEAsExploring ten reasons to do FMEAs, yet actually, reasons to do amazing FMEAs that provide value in a range of ways.
See MoreSupportability (and FMEAs/FMECAs)What is supportability?' Easy! It's the ability of your product, system or service to be supported. But how do we get this so wrong so often?
See MoreWhat is the difference between Design and Process FMEAs?Get an overview of which FMEAs do what and when you would use one instead of the other? Including Design, Process, and others.
See MoreUsing FMEA Block DiagramsThis is where taking a breath and understanding our product before we build the wrong thing fast can really helpful.
See MoreWhat’s the Difference Between FMEA and FMECA?Understand the difference (if any) between FMEAs and FMECAs? and How can you make an FMECA work for you?
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Fundamentals of Reliability Goalspodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergGoals, objectives, milestones, targets, whatever you call them, just have a clear one. Setting a reliability goal is easy. Get a few people together for a short discussion and in less then 10 minutes you can craft a meaningful reliability goal.
Let's explore the elements that make up a reliability goal. Plus, the range of inputs you can use to define each element. Plus, some best practices when establishing goals.
Finally, simply setting a goal adds value to your organization – if it is a complete and practical goal. Estimating or measuring that value can be tricky, so let's discuss a few ways you may quantify the value of a goal.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 10 September 2024.
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Related content:Reliability Goals and Requirements episode
Choose Reliability Goals for Modules episode
Reliability Goals and Allocation episode
Aspects of Good Reliability Goals and Requirements episode
Keeping Reliability Goals Relevant episode
Establishing Reliability GoalsConsider both your customer and business expectations to create meaningful goals to guide your team's reliability decisions.
See MoreFundamentals of Reliability Performance MonitoringAn introduction to setting up and using reliability performance monitoring. Be sure to connect the metric to the decision you need to make.
See MoreFundamentals of Environmental and Use ConditionsA basic discussion about the importance of environmental and use conditions for every reliability related decision
See MoreFundamentals of Reliability GoalsLet's explore the elements that make up a reliability goal. Plus, the range of inputs you can use to define each element.
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Using Fault Trees to Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA)podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonWhat is a root cause' of failure? It is something that you did (or didn't) do that ultimately resulted in failure. It's not corrosion (that's a physical process that follows the laws of nature that you can't change). It's not a porous seal that allows moisture to enter your product to cause corrosion (that's a defect or fault that you or your team made happen). Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is the process where we systematically work out what things we did or didn't do that allowed failure to occur, and Fault Trees are often very helpful in finding this root causes. If you want to learn more about RCA or how fault trees can help RCA, join us for this webinar.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 27 August 2024.
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Additional content that may be of interestFault Tree Analysis (FTA) course
What is a Fault Tree'? episode
3 Perspectives for Fault Tree Analysis episode
Intro to Fault Tree Analysis article
FTA vs RBD episode
Fundamentals of FRACASThis webinar introduces you to the basic elements of FRACAS. Plus, we examine a few failed programs so that you can avoid problems.
See MoreFundamentals of Root Cause AnalysisLet's discuss when you have sufficient understanding of a failure mechanism to implement a solution and a few common obstacles to avoid.
See MoreEssential Reliability Engineering ConceptsLet's discuss the concept of failures along with a few other concepts universal to reliability engineering.
See MorePreventing Moisture and Corrosion DamageThe goal is to educate the audience on options to prevent electronic equipment failure used in enclosed spaces from corrosion.
See MoreWhat is Fatigue?Fatigue is interesting in that it allows something to fail without it ever being exposed to stresses that are beyond its strength.
See MoreSo What is the Root Cause?This webinar takes you through a framework to explore the understand the root cause of a failure, something we can do something about.
See MoreFocus on Failure MechanismsLet's explore the many ways something can fail and how understanding failure mechanisms makes a difference.
See MoreUsing Fault Trees to Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Discover the power of root cause analysis with fault trees. Uncover the hidden causes of failure and improve your reliability process.
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Fundamentals of a Professional Development Planpodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergProfessional development is not about pursuing a degree or title. It's about what you can do with your knowledge. Of course, that is my opinion. Some seek credentials that may lead to a new position or opportunities. Some seek knowledge without intending to use it – education for education's sake.
Whatever the motivation, we should approach learning meaningfully. Set objectives, do the homework, get feedback or coaching, and establish a routine to continue to hone your knowledge. Whether you want to learn something out of curiosity or master a topic to accomplish a task, you can plan to use your time efficiently.
Let's explore how to improve your ability to learn and continue to learn throughout your career. As reliability engineers, there seems to be a never-ending list of concepts, failure mechanisms, novel materials, etc., that we can and should know about. With so many options for professional development, let's examine a few principles and tips so you can learn and master what you desire to learn and master.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 13 August 2024.
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Related content:Successful Career in Reliability EngineeringThis discussion explores the seven key traits talented, professional, networked, positive, valuable, studiousness, and mentoring ability.
See MoreGetting Started with Reliability EngineeringReliability Engineering is a daunting field. The technical breadth of skills spans material science to statistics.
See MoreHow to Prepare for the ASQ CRE ExamLet's discuss the exam and certification in general, then how to prepare for the exam and exam day strategy for this timed test.
See MoreDoes a Certification Make You a Professional Reliability Engineer?Certifications based on your reliability engineering knowledge does not make you a professional. It is the applies knowledge that does.
See MoreHow to Build Your Influence as a Reliability EngineerBuild your influence: This webinar explores how we, as reliability professionals, can improve our ability to influence.
See MoreA Review of the 2018 ASQ CRE Body of KnowledgeWith the changes to topics, it attempts to reflect what reliability engineers do daily. Let's take a close look and discuss what it means.
See MoreImprove Your Reliability Teaching SkillsAs a reliability professional you will be asked to teach. Let's explore becoming an amazing teacher and improve your effectiveness.
See MoreHow is Reliability Engineering Changing?What's coming to reliability engineering in 2020 and beyond? Let's explore a few trends and their implications.
See MoreWhy Reliability Engineering Is ImportantWhen you examine what we do, it is important to our fellow engineers, our organization, our customers, and society.
See MoreHow to Learn Reliability EngineeringLet's take a look at a few ways to really learn what you need to know along your journey to become a reliability engineer.
See MoreReliability Engineering versus Quality EngineeringLet's explore similarities and differences along with how to best work together to achieve results and areas of overlap and confrontation.
See MoreLooking Forward with Reliability EngineeringLooking Forward with Reliability Engineering is about understanding the decisions that the information we should create will inform.
See MoreBeing a Great Reliability EngineerLet's explore the various stages of a career in reliability engineering, from getting started, to being competent, to becoming great.
See MoreThe State of Reliability EducationLet's explore the range of options available, pros and cons, and a simple strategy to make professional development routine.
See MoreHow to Get UnstuckIn this presentation, Greg Hutchins will explain how to Get Unstuck: Do Good. Be Happy based on the Working It book.
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What is the ‘3 Parameter’ Weibull Analysispodcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonSome of you might have heard of the Weibull distribution. It is an uncannily accurate way of describing many of the ways components fail. It can model things that wear-in where failure is caused by pre-existing damage and defects in a fraction of products. The Weibull distribution can also model things that wear-out we failure is caused once enough damage has accumulated. And some of you might have heard of the 3 Parameter Weibull distribution.' But what makes this different and (sometimes) helpful? We are always wanting to improve the way we model things, including failure processes. So, to see if the 3 Parameter Weibull Distribution' can help you join this webinar!
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 23 July 2024.
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Additional content that may be of interestWeibull Distribution Part-1 video
Weibull Distribution Part2: Three-Parameter Weibull, B10 life, Characteristic Life video
SOR 958 Learning Weibull Analysis episode
What is the Weibull Distribution? episode
RiM 08: What is Weibull Distribution? episode
Making Use of Reliability StatisticsLet's find the motivation to use reliability statistics and find the resources to learn the statistical tools necessary to succeed.
See MoreR Software and ReliabilityLet's explore R software's many capabilities concerning reliability statistics from field data analysis, to statistical process control.
See MoreReliability Distributions and Their UseLet's explore an array of distributions and the problems they can help solve in our day-to-day relaibility engineering work.
See MorePractical Application of DOEPerry discusses the basics of DOE (design of experiments) and fundamentals so you can get started with they useful product development tool.
See MoreFundamentals of Sample Size DeterminationLet's discuss the 6 basic considerations to estimate the necessary sample size to support decision making.
See MoreFundamentals of Measurement System AnalysisWhen we make a measurement, we inform a decision. It's important to have data that is true to the actual value.
See MoreCreating Effective Reliability GraphicsOne of the first things I learned about data analysis was to create a plot, another, and another. Let the data show you what needs attention.
See MorePDFs, CDFs, and other ‘Fs’ What the hell are they?If you want a really easy introduction or review of these functions that help inform a decision then check out this webinar.
See MoreDiscrete DistributionsSometimes we have to work out how many of them we need (if they make up a fleet) or how many spare parts we need to keep them running.
See MoreWhy We Use StatisticsLet's explore the ways we use, or should use, statistics as engineers. From gathering data to presenting, from analyzing to comparing.
See MoreHow to Check a Regression FitLet's explore what residuals are, where they come from, and how to evaluate them to detect if the fitted line (model) is adequate or not.
See MoreBasic Mathematical Symbols and StuffThis webinar is a light (re)introduction into common mathematical symbols used in many engineering scenarios including reliability.
See MoreConfidence in ReliabilityReliability is a measure of your product or system. Confidence is a measure of you. But we often forget this.
See MorePractical Measurement Systems Analysis for DesignHow to calculate Gage discrimination - the more useful result for a design situation, and even how to use it for destructive tests.
See MoreWhat is the Weibull Distribution?For those who conduct reliability data analysis or turning a jumble of dots (data points) into meaningful information
See MoreWhere does the Bell Curve come from?It is not just a pretty shape' that seems to work, It comes from a really cool physical phenomena that we find everywhere.
See MoreFundamentals of Hypothesis TestingLet's examine a handful of parametric and non-parametric comparison tools, including various hypothesis tests.
See MoreUnderstanding (how bad) the Exponential Distribution (is)You need to have a good idea of the probability distribution of the TTF of your product when it comes to reliability engineering.
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Fundamentals of Pareto Analysispodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergPareto Analysis is a simple yet powerful tool that provides a visual way to help focus on the most critical tasks. The idea that 80% of your field failures come from 20% of the failure mechanisms is one way we can focus on the vital few instead of the insignificant many.
Let's explore the basics of conducting Pareto Analysis, plus a few different ways to create and modify the plots. Of course, we'll talk about some potential problems and pitfalls to avoid.
Bring your questions and success/failure stories using this tool. There should be plenty of time for a discussion.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 9 July 2024.
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Related content:QDD 095 After the Storm: Pareto Voting and Screening Methods episode
SOR 680 Pareto was Right episode
QDD 015 Using the Pareto Principle and Avoiding Common Pitfalls episode
Building and Using Pareto Charts article
SOR 378 Why Pareto Analysis is Not Sufficient episode
7+ Basic Quality ToolsHaving both awareness and mastery of these tools will enable you to quickly use basic tools to get a handle on the situation.
See MoreReliability and QualityLet's talk about how quality and reliability overlap and rely on each other's set of capabilities, plus where we differ.
See MoreFundamentals of Pareto AnalysisLet's explore the basics of conducting Pareto Analysis, plus a few different ways to create and modify the plots.
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Understanding (how bad) the Exponential Distribution (is)podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonWe often use probability distributions to help us characterize the likely values a random variable will have. This includes the random variable we call time to failure' or TTF, which is how long something works before it fails. Failure is a random process, but just because it is random, doesn't mean it's unpredictable. Products that wear-in will have vastly different probability distributions for TTF when compare do products that wear-out. So you need to have a good idea of the probability distribution of the TTF of your product when it comes to reliability engineering. But we often see in textbooks and standards the exponential distribution' simply being assumed as a good' TTF probability distribution. But is it? And what happens when it isn't but you use it anyway? Join this webinar to find out!
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 25 June 2024.
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Additional content that may be of interestThe 1 Parameter Exponential Distribution 7 Formulas article
The Exponential Distribution article
SOR 969 Common Reliability Mistakes episode
SOR 949 Forecasting Returns episode
SOR 880 Bathtub Curve Flaws episode
Making Use of Reliability StatisticsLet's find the motivation to use reliability statistics and find the resources to learn the statistical tools necessary to succeed.
See MoreR Software and ReliabilityLet's explore R software's many capabilities concerning reliability statistics from field data analysis, to statistical process control.
See MoreReliability Distributions and Their UseLet's explore an array of distributions and the problems they can help solve in our day-to-day relaibility engineering work.
See MorePractical Application of DOEPerry discusses the basics of DOE (design of experiments) and fundamentals so you can get started with they useful product development tool.
See MoreFundamentals of Sample Size DeterminationLet's discuss the 6 basic considerations to estimate the necessary sample size to support decision making.
See MoreFundamentals of Measurement System AnalysisWhen we make a measurement, we inform a decision. It's important to have data that is true to the actual value.
See MoreCreating Effective Reliability GraphicsOne of the first things I learned about data analysis was to create a plot, another, and another. Let the data show you what needs attention.
See MorePDFs, CDFs, and other ‘Fs’ What the hell are they?If you want a really easy introduction or review of these functions that help inform a decision then check out this webinar.
See MoreDiscrete DistributionsSometimes we have to work out how many of them we need (if they make up a fleet) or how many spare parts we need to keep them running.
See MoreWhy We Use StatisticsLet's explore the ways we use, or should use, statistics as engineers. From gathering data to presenting, from analyzing to comparing.
See MoreHow to Check a Regression FitLet's explore what residuals are, where they come from, and how to evaluate them to detect if the fitted line (model) is adequate or not.
See MoreBasic Mathematical Symbols and StuffThis webinar is a light (re)introduction into common mathematical symbols used in many engineering scenarios including reliability.
See MoreConfidence in ReliabilityReliability is a measure of your product or system. Confidence is a measure of you. But we often forget this.
See MorePractical Measurement Systems Analysis for DesignHow to calculate Gage discrimination - the more useful result for a design situation, and even how to use it for destructive tests.
See MoreWhat is the Weibull Distribution?For those who conduct reliability data analysis or turning a jumble of dots (data points) into meaningful information
See MoreWhere does the Bell Curve come from?It is not just a pretty shape' that seems to work, It comes from a really cool physical phenomena that we find everywhere.
See MoreFundamentals of Hypothesis TestingLet's examine a handful of parametric and non-parametric comparison tools, including various hypothesis tests.
See MoreUnderstanding (how bad) the Exponential Distribution (is)You need to have a good idea of the probability distribution of the TTF of your product when it comes to reliability engineering.
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Fundamentals of Hypothesis Testingpodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergLet's make a comparison. Let's check our product's key characteristics against specifications, compare vendor life data, or compare the newest design changes to prior performance. We can and should do comparisons well using the appropriate statistical approach.
Let's examine a handful of parametric and non-parametric comparison tools, including various hypothesis tests. Plus how to best use these tools and when to set them aside and explore another approach.
Statistics is a part of what a reliability professional does; thus, we all should know the range, power, and applicability of the methods available. Let's explore how to make comparisons well.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 11 June 2024.
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Related content:Sample Size for Hypothesis Testing of μ article
Single Sample Z-test Hypothesis Testing for Mean with Known Variance article
Hypothesis Testing article
Hypothesis Test Selection article
Hypothesis Test Selection Flowchart article
SPC Sample Size Impact on SPCIn this webinar, we explore the impact that chart selection and sample size have on chart sensitivity (the ability to detect changes).
See MoreReliability and Statistical Process ControlLet's explore some cases where effectively using statistical process control will enhance your product's reliability performance.
See MoreUnderstanding and Controlling Process VariationLet's discuss process variation and how to measure, monitor, and control processes to minimize the differences from one part to the next.
See More10 Keys for Maximizing the Benefits of Your SPC ProgramProgressive manufacturers use control charts to listen to their processes to detect and rectify potentially harmful changes.
See MoreHow do I link Process Capability Indices to Number (PPM) Defects?if you need to learn a bit more about manufacturing and how we measure quality in general? Join us for this webinar.
See MoreWhat is Statistical Process Control or SPC?You may have heard of Statistical Process Control, 6-sigma, Shewhart, the Japanese Economic Miracle, X̅ R Charts or perhaps none of them.
See MoreWhat is Process Capability Analysis (PCA)?A process is considered capable' if it creates products that, with production natural variation, are still within what good' looks like.
See MoreFundamentals of Control ChartsStatistical control charting (SPC) is a method for monitoring and determining whether a process is in control or stable.
See MoreFundamentals of Process CapabilityLet's explore the steps necessary to obtain valid and valuable process capability ratios. Then, let's examine how to use this information.
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Using FMEA (or Functional) Block Diagrams to Understand Your Itempodcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonMany engineers rush to design or build something that we think is awesome' or at least proves a concept.' But this often means we build something that we like (not necessarily what our users like) or doesn't work (because we didn't realize that have sensitive electronic components near hot exhaust manifolds would be a problem). This is where taking a breath and understanding our product before we build the wrong thing fast can really helpful. A FMEA or functional block diagram can really help us visualize what different parts of our system do, and how they interact. They also help us identify the basic, interface and additional functions that separate an average' product from an industry leading' product. If this is something you think you or your team can benefit from, join us for this webinar.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 28 May 2024.
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Additional content that may be of interestSOR 960 Differing FMEA Approaches episode
Use FMEA to Choose Critical Design Features episode
Relationship between FMEA and Risk Management article
Hazard Analysis and FMEA article
What are Functions with Nancy Regan episode
Fundamentals of FMEAJust the fundamentals of FMEA in this fast paced event. FMEA has value, the 10 steps, and a few examples of how it can go all wrong.
See More10 Reasons to do FMEAsExploring ten reasons to do FMEAs, yet actually, reasons to do amazing FMEAs that provide value in a range of ways.
See MoreSupportability (and FMEAs/FMECAs)What is supportability?' Easy! It's the ability of your product, system or service to be supported. But how do we get this so wrong so often?
See MoreWhat is the difference between Design and Process FMEAs?Get an overview of which FMEAs do what and when you would use one instead of the other? Including Design, Process, and others.
See MoreUsing FMEA Block DiagramsThis is where taking a breath and understanding our product before we build the wrong thing fast can really helpful.
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Fundamentals of Process Capabilitypodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergCalculating and interpreting the process capability ratios is the easy part. Getting valid results takes more work and thinking. Knowing that the process is capable is only one use of this information. We should also use the information contained in these ratios to inform product design tolerance.
Let's explore the steps necessary to obtain valid and valuable process capability ratios. Then, let's examine a few ways to use this information to effectively improve our processes and designs.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 14 May 2024.
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Related content:Design Specs vs. Process Control, Capability, and SPC episode
How do I link Process Capability Indices to Number (PPM) Defects? episode/webinar
What is the Relationship between Process Stability and Process Capability? article
Process Capability Analysis course course
Process Capability article
SPC Sample Size Impact on SPCIn this webinar, we explore the impact that chart selection and sample size have on chart sensitivity (the ability to detect changes).
See MoreReliability and Statistical Process ControlLet's explore some cases where effectively using statistical process control will enhance your product's reliability performance.
See MoreUnderstanding and Controlling Process VariationLet's discuss process variation and how to measure, monitor, and control processes to minimize the differences from one part to the next.
See More10 Keys for Maximizing the Benefits of Your SPC ProgramProgressive manufacturers use control charts to listen to their processes to detect and rectify potentially harmful changes.
See MoreHow do I link Process Capability Indices to Number (PPM) Defects?if you need to learn a bit more about manufacturing and how we measure quality in general? Join us for this webinar.
See MoreWhat is Statistical Process Control or SPC?You may have heard of Statistical Process Control, 6-sigma, Shewhart, the Japanese Economic Miracle, X̅ R Charts or perhaps none of them.
See MoreWhat is Process Capability Analysis (PCA)?A process is considered capable' if it creates products that, with production natural variation, are still within what good' looks like.
See MoreFundamentals of Control ChartsStatistical control charting (SPC) is a method for monitoring and determining whether a process is in control or stable.
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Using Monte Carlo Simulationto Make Hard Reliability Analyses Easypodcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonSometimes the equations we need to model reliability are just so complicated that we simply avoid them, or use other equations that are simpler but model the wrong thing (see some of my earlier webinars!). But it doesn't have to be this way. Monte Carlo simulation is so simple that anyone who has access to Microsoft Excel can use it. What this means is that we don't need to use complicated equations (like those use to model things like switching systems) and instead can use Microsoft Excel to help us get approximate (but really accurate) answers. Sound interesting? Join us for this webinar!
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 23 April 2024.
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Additional content that may be of interestWhen to do Monte Carlo episode
Use of Monte Carlo Simulation in Reliability episode
What is a Monte Carlo Analysis with Fred Schenkelberg episode
Reliability Modeling using Monte Carlo article
Collecting and Analyzing Your Field DataLet's explore where the data comes from and how to prepare for analysis. Plus, let's discuss some ways to look at your data initially.
See MoreTime to Failure Data Analysis for Your Factory EquipmentFor repairable items, the mean cumulative function and associated plots provide you with an estimate of the effectiveness of your repairs.
See MoreReliability DataWe will discuss the pros and cons of various sources. Plus, let's examine a few ways to use simulations or models.
See MoreFundamentals of Weibull AnalysisThe Weibull distribution is a versatile tool to analyze time to failure data. Like any tool, it could be wielded well or not so well.
See MoreFundamentals of Field Data AnalysisThe design is done, the assembly process is working, now we can focus on answering the question: is the product hitting reliability targets?
See MoreWeibull Probability PlottingData is only as useful as the information you derive. So would you like to take your Weibull probability plotting skills to the next level?
See MoreOverview of Life Testing in MinitabMinitab itself has many reliability functions available; this presentation covers the basics, including distributions, censoring, and fitting.
See MoreThe Survivorship Bias PrincipalThis webinar examines an important perspective. Its' so simple and has made many heroes in the data analysis world since Abraham Ward.
See MoreSo what is up with this Bayesian' analysis stuffSome of you may have heard of Bayesian analysis.' You may think this is something fancy that only universities do.
See MoreReliability Analysis … now what? Part 2Let's take a closer look at the concept of likelihood and it's role in an MCMC analysis. A powerful tool for data analysis.
See MoreReliability Analysis … now what? Part 3This webinar is about how we use this thing called Markov Chain Monte Carlo Simulation (MCMC) to create this posse.'
See MoreReliability Analysis … now what? Part 4We show you how to get your computer to help you give useful reliability information to your boss, manager, director, or whoever.
See MoreFundamentals of Interpreting Test ResultsTo create test results that are meaningful, we need to both design and execute the test well, then, interpret the results accurately.
See MoreHow to Take the Guess Work out of Expert Judgmentthere are ways you can suck out information from a group of experts in a quantifiable and remarkably accurate way.
See MoreWhat do you see in a ‘Probability’ Plot?A Weibull plot is a really useful way of quickly looking' at data and being able to see' really useful things.
See MoreWhat is WeiBayes Analysis?WeiBayes is useful, and there are quite a few catches. Interested in learning about Weibayes analysis? Join us for this webinar.
See MoreUsing Monte Carlo SimulationSometimes the equations we need to model reliability are just so complicated that we simply avoid them. Let's use Monte Carlo instead.
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Fundamentals of Control Chartspodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergOn one of my first vendor visits, they proudly showed us the control charts behind glass near the conference room. They were nicely printed, all in perfect control, and rather odd. A control chart belongs on the production line, where the operators make the measurements. They are of little value when automatically collected and printed out once a month for display-only purposes.
Statistical control charting (SPC) is a method for monitoring and determining whether a process is in control or stable. It permits the team to identify opportunities for process improvement and provides the necessary evidence that a process is in control, if it actually is, as a prerequisite for calculating process capability.
Let's discuss control charts and how best to employ them. We will also examine how valuable an SPC program can be for the organization and customers.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 9 April 2024.
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Related content:SPC Process Control course
Pre-Control Charts article
Statistical Process Control Overview article
Introduction to Control Charts article
SPC Sample Size Impact on SPCIn this webinar, we explore the impact that chart selection and sample size have on chart sensitivity (the ability to detect changes).
See MoreReliability and Statistical Process ControlLet's explore some cases where effectively using statistical process control will enhance your product's reliability performance.
See MoreUnderstanding and Controlling Process VariationLet's discuss process variation and how to measure, monitor, and control processes to minimize the differences from one part to the next.
See More10 Keys for Maximizing the Benefits of Your SPC ProgramProgressive manufacturers use control charts to listen to their processes to detect and rectify potentially harmful changes.
See MoreHow do I link Process Capability Indices to Number (PPM) Defects?if you need to learn a bit more about manufacturing and how we measure quality in general? Join us for this webinar.
See MoreWhat is Statistical Process Control or SPC?You may have heard of Statistical Process Control, 6-sigma, Shewhart, the Japanese Economic Miracle, X̅ R Charts or perhaps none of them.
See MoreWhat is Process Capability Analysis (PCA)?A process is considered capable' if it creates products that, with production natural variation, are still within what good' looks like.
See MoreFundamentals of Control ChartsStatistical control charting (SPC) is a method for monitoring and determining whether a process is in control or stable.
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AI Product Development and Deploymentpodcast episode with speaker Greg HutchinsAI is or will be integrated into every product and service. The world of AI product development is really confusing. What is required? What are good practices? What's next?
Greg will discuss the critical architecture and design practices that need to be considered in AI product development and deployment. Why should you attend? AI knowledge, skills and abilities are now recognized as a prerequisite for continued employment, development, and promotion for ALL knowledge workers.
In this webinar, Greg will discuss:
What is an AI product?
What are the requirements for AI integration into products and services?
What is the state of AI product development?
What are the 3 key questions in AI product dev?
What is the lens for understanding AI product dev?
What can quality and reliability professionals do NOW to understand AI product dev and increase their employability?
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 2 April 2024.
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AI Decision Making: Existential' Threat or Salvation Trust' in AI decision-making is one of the most important public policy challenges facing the world. Consider the risk and opportunities.
See MoreFundamentals of RiskLet's discuss risk management and reliability engineering, plus introduce a risk management framework based on ISO 31000.
See MoreReliability Engineering and Risk AnalysisLet's talk about risk, risk management, and our role as reliability engineers in identifying and mitigating risks.
See MoreRisk-Based AuditingRisk-based auditing is a must-have tool for all quality and reliability professionals. ALL ISO management systems require RBA.
See MoreRisk Decision Making, Frameworks, and AssessmentsLet's discuss risk-based problem solving and decision-making along with an intro to risk management frameworks and assessments.
See MoreRisk 101: Future of QualityWe've evangelized for more than 20 years that the future of quality and its related disciplines, including reliability, will be risk-focused.
See MoreUnderstanding ContextUnderstanding context is important for making smart risk-based decisions and solving tough problems in today's world.
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The MTBF and Modeling System Reliabilitypodcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonThe Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) appears in lots of textbooks and standards, so it must be really important right? Well, not really. The MTBF is the most overused and misunderstood term in reliability engineering, including system reliability modeling, where we can find textbooks and standards with equations that allow you to calculate system MTBF from component MTBFs. If you are unsure why the MTBF is bad, especially for system reliability modeling, then join us for this webinar, where we will illustrate with pictures (not equations) what the MTBF is and how bad it can be to focus on it as a reliability performance metric.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 26 March 2024.
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Additional content that may be of interestOnly Have MTBFs episode
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How to Talk About MTBF episode
Exploring Alternatives to MTBFYou may already know my position on MTBF. If not, in short, do not use MTBF at all, ever, in any form. So what should we use instead.
See MoreWhat To Do When A Customer Requests MTBFwhat specific steps you can take to help your customer actually use your the stated reliability goal and not MTBF.
See MoreWhat You Need to Know About MTBFNo time to understand MTBF, and your organization relies on the reliability of its products, you are almost certainly in trouble.
See MoreWhat to Do About MTBF UseThe proper and improver responses to someone asking about or requesting MTBF information. Some to avoid and some to use regularly.
See MoreHow Do I Do MTBF Testing?If you want to learn more about MTBF testing and how it might (or might not) work then view this recording.
See MoreWhy You Should Avoid MTBFThis morning's email included a question on why I was so against using MTBF. This episode is my answer and why one should avoid MTBF
See MoreThe MTBF and Modeling System ReliabilityThe Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) appears in lots of textbooks and standards, so it must be really important right? Well, not really.
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Fundamentals of Safety Marginspodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergOne way to create a robust product or system is to consider all the stresses and design to withstand those stresses. We often do not know all the stresses, magnitudes, and ranges of variation. We know that many materials degrade with time, yet we do not know precisely how much or how fast. We also do not know what new stresses may arise or how stresses will change over time.
With so many unknowns, we turn to safety margins to address the unknowns. The process is simple enough, meaning we will design a product to withstand more stress than we expect. For example, if designing a bracket that is expected to carry a 100-pound load, we design a bracket capable of withstanding a 200-pound load. That doubling of capability is a 2x safety margin.
Let's examine safety margins and why they are one method to design robust products that also improve product reliability performance.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 12 March 2024.
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Fundamentals of Hazard AnalysisLet's discuss the basic definition(s) of hazard analysis, and review the basic approach to accomplish the analysis.
See MoreReliability and SafetyLet's explore the overlap and differences between a safe and a reliable product or system, plus how reliability contributes to safety.
See MoreFundamentals of Safety MarginsLet's examine safety margins and why they are one method to design robust products that also improve product reliability performance.
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How to Get Unstuck: Do Good. Be Happy.podcast episode with speaker Greg HutchinsIn this presentation, Greg Hutchins will explain how to Get Unstuck: Do Good. Be Happy based on the Working It book (4.9/5.0 stars on Amazon). Today's Linkedin review: A wonderful book by a great author. A must recommend for those who are looking to enhance their skills in the VUCA world. Ankur Tyagi
VUCA is an acronym for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity. We invented the term VUCAN® an acronym for VUCA iNhabitant. Why? We're now all VUCANs having to deal with today's uncertainty.
Greg Hutchins will cover the following:
- What life questions were critical 15 years ago?
- What life and work questions are top of mind today?
- How do you deal with today's uncertainty?
- How do you decide how to decide?
- How are you getting your stuff done?
- What is your risk tolerance?
- How can you thrive in today's risky world?
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 5 March 2024.
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Successful Career in Reliability EngineeringThis discussion explores the seven key traits talented, professional, networked, positive, valuable, studiousness, and mentoring ability.
See MoreGetting Started with Reliability EngineeringReliability Engineering is a daunting field. The technical breadth of skills spans material science to statistics.
See MoreHow to Prepare for the ASQ CRE ExamLet's discuss the exam and certification in general, then how to prepare for the exam and exam day strategy for this timed test.
See MoreDoes a Certification Make You a Professional Reliability Engineer?Certifications based on your reliability engineering knowledge does not make you a professional. It is the applies knowledge that does.
See MoreHow to Build Your Influence as a Reliability EngineerBuild your influence: This webinar explores how we, as reliability professionals, can improve our ability to influence.
See MoreA Review of the 2018 ASQ CRE Body of KnowledgeWith the changes to topics, it attempts to reflect what reliability engineers do daily. Let's take a close look and discuss what it means.
See MoreImprove Your Reliability Teaching SkillsAs a reliability professional you will be asked to teach. Let's explore becoming an amazing teacher and improve your effectiveness.
See MoreHow is Reliability Engineering Changing?What's coming to reliability engineering in 2020 and beyond? Let's explore a few trends and their implications.
See MoreWhy Reliability Engineering Is ImportantWhen you examine what we do, it is important to our fellow engineers, our organization, our customers, and society.
See MoreHow to Learn Reliability EngineeringLet's take a look at a few ways to really learn what you need to know along your journey to become a reliability engineer.
See MoreReliability Engineering versus Quality EngineeringLet's explore similarities and differences along with how to best work together to achieve results and areas of overlap and confrontation.
See MoreLooking Forward with Reliability EngineeringLooking Forward with Reliability Engineering is about understanding the decisions that the information we should create will inform.
See MoreBeing a Great Reliability EngineerLet's explore the various stages of a career in reliability engineering, from getting started, to being competent, to becoming great.
See MoreThe State of Reliability EducationLet's explore the range of options available, pros and cons, and a simple strategy to make professional development routine.
See MoreHow to Get UnstuckIn this presentation, Greg Hutchins will explain how to Get Unstuck: Do Good. Be Happy based on the Working It book.
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Reliability of a K out of N' Systempodcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonWe often use the term system reliability modelling' to describe any scenario where we need to somehow convert what we know about component reliability into system reliability in order to make a decision. Some of us might have heard of series systems' that have no redundant components, meaning that the system fails when any component fails. Then there are parallel systems' where the system fails when the last component fails. But then there are K out of N' systems that need K' components out of a total of N' components to work for the system to work. Do you know when K out of N' system reliability looks like series system reliability? or parallel system reliability? or perhaps you don't know what series or parallel system reliability looks like? Then this webinar is for you.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 27 February 2024.
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Reliability Apportionment and How to Do ItReliability apportionment is a power tool to enable your team to make decisions while fully considering the reliability impact.
See MoreFundamentals of RBDReliability Block Diagrams are a useful and simple tool to encourage reliability discussions and improved decisions.
See MoreFundamentals of Physics of FailureLet's consider physics of failure (PoF) models, how to use them, plus how to create them, as a central element of your reliability program.
See MoreFundamentals of Monte Carlo AnalysisThe Monte Carlo method is a relatively simple process that permits you to create models that include the naturally occurring variability.
See More3 Ways to Do Reliability AllocationHaving a reliability target for your product is great. But how does that help all the little design teams? Use subgroup targets.
See MoreReliability Life ModelsFailure is a random process. Which means we can't predict with absolute certainty when something will fail. Enter 'reliability life models.'
See MoreWhat is a ‘Fault Tree’?Join us for this webinar to learn more about how fault trees can help you ... regardless of what you are trying to achieve.
See MoreWhy Redundant Systems Aren’t Always RedundantRedundancy has continually proven to not always be redundant. Let's explore a few reasons this occurs. And, how to judge your system.
See MoreReliability of a K out of N' SystemThere are K out of N' systems that need K' components out of a total of N' components to work for the system to work.
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Fundamentals of Lessons Learnedpodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergWithin an organization or a team, we collectively know a lot. We, again collectively, have a wealth of information. And, if you follow my Mom's advice, we learn something new every day. We also forget a lot every day. When we forget something that we learned by making a mistake or error (learning the hard way), we are prone to repeat that mistake or error.
Organizations and teams also learn the hard way at times. Or someone recognizes a better way to accomplish something. Organizations also forget what they have learned. Either collectively, the organization's members forget' the lesson learned, or the folks that do remember the lesson move on to a new role elsewhere. For an organization, there is significant value in avoiding repeating previous mistakes or in continuing to benefit from a better way.
Let's discuss the idea and basics of a lessons-learned system. Plus, a few examples of how such systems go wrong. We will examine how FRACAS and CAPA systems are different. And finally, we will outline the best lesson-learned system I've seen in action.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 13 February 2024.
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Introduction to Reliability Engineering ManagementA brief introduction to reliability engineering management. Including an overview of key elements and approaches commonly found.
See MoreReliability Projects and ProgramsLet's explore how you can improve the overall program and deliver on your project. Specifically, what's with cost and procurement?
See MoreFundamentals of Lessons LearnedLet's discuss the idea and basics of a lessons-learned system. Plus, a few examples of how such systems go wrong.
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Risk 101: Future of Qualitypodcast episode with speaker Greg HutchinsWe've evangelized for more than 20 years that the future of quality and its related disciplines, including reliability, will be risk-focused. Why? We're living in a time of uncertainty and risk. Understanding and managing risk is important for quality and reliability professionals solving tough problems and making hard decisions.
Risk management is moving into statute for many sectors. A few examples may illustrate this. A few weeks ago, the EU mandated risk-based analysis and risk management of ALL critical AI systems. Last month, The US White House sent a notice to all Federal agencies to inventory their AI systems and prepare for mandatory AI risk assessments. ISO requires risk-based audits of certified management systems. The list goes on.
In this webinar, Greg will discuss the following:
What is risk?
Why risk is the Future of Quality?
How do you manage risk?
How do you architect, design, deploy, and assure risk management effectiveness?
What are ways to measure risk?
How can you become a risk professional and make more money?
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 6 February 2024.
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AI Decision Making: Existential' Threat or Salvation Trust' in AI decision-making is one of the most important public policy challenges facing the world. Consider the risk and opportunities.
See MoreFundamentals of RiskLet's discuss risk management and reliability engineering, plus introduce a risk management framework based on ISO 31000.
See MoreReliability Engineering and Risk AnalysisLet's talk about risk, risk management, and our role as reliability engineers in identifying and mitigating risks.
See MoreRisk-Based AuditingRisk-based auditing is a must-have tool for all quality and reliability professionals. ALL ISO management systems require RBA.
See MoreRisk Decision Making, Frameworks, and AssessmentsLet's discuss risk-based problem solving and decision-making along with an intro to risk management frameworks and assessments.
See MoreRisk 101: Future of QualityWe've evangelized for more than 20 years that the future of quality and its related disciplines, including reliability, will be risk-focused.
See MoreUnderstanding ContextUnderstanding context is important for making smart risk-based decisions and solving tough problems in today's world.
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What is WeiBayes Analysis?podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonSome of us might have heard of the Weibull distribution. Some of us might have heard about Weibull analysis. Weibull analysis uses the Weibull distribution to help us visualize failure data in a really useful way. We can see' if our product is wearing out. We can see if our product is wearing in. We can estimate how many things will have failed by certain times. We can do all manners of other wonderful reliability engineering' things through Weibull Analysis. But then there is WeiBayes Analysis.' It combines Weibull and Bayesian analysis ( I know that doesn't mean much to most people). It can be really useful if we know how' something we are testing fails. Because if we do, then we can essentially feed a certain parameter into the analysis to help it on its way. This means that we don't need as much data (always a good thing in reliability engineering). But there are quite a few catches. Interested in learning about Weibayes analysis? Join us for this webinar.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 23 January 2024.
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Collecting and Analyzing Your Field DataLet's explore where the data comes from and how to prepare for analysis. Plus, let's discuss some ways to look at your data initially.
See MoreTime to Failure Data Analysis for Your Factory EquipmentFor repairable items, the mean cumulative function and associated plots provide you with an estimate of the effectiveness of your repairs.
See MoreReliability DataWe will discuss the pros and cons of various sources. Plus, let's examine a few ways to use simulations or models.
See MoreFundamentals of Weibull AnalysisThe Weibull distribution is a versatile tool to analyze time to failure data. Like any tool, it could be wielded well or not so well.
See MoreFundamentals of Field Data AnalysisThe design is done, the assembly process is working, now we can focus on answering the question: is the product hitting reliability targets?
See MoreWeibull Probability PlottingData is only as useful as the information you derive. So would you like to take your Weibull probability plotting skills to the next level?
See MoreOverview of Life Testing in MinitabMinitab itself has many reliability functions available; this presentation covers the basics, including distributions, censoring, and fitting.
See MoreThe Survivorship Bias PrincipalThis webinar examines an important perspective. Its' so simple and has made many heroes in the data analysis world since Abraham Ward.
See MoreSo what is up with this Bayesian' analysis stuffSome of you may have heard of Bayesian analysis.' You may think this is something fancy that only universities do.
See MoreReliability Analysis … now what? Part 2Let's take a closer look at the concept of likelihood and it's role in an MCMC analysis. A powerful tool for data analysis.
See MoreReliability Analysis … now what? Part 3This webinar is about how we use this thing called Markov Chain Monte Carlo Simulation (MCMC) to create this posse.'
See MoreReliability Analysis … now what? Part 4We show you how to get your computer to help you give useful reliability information to your boss, manager, director, or whoever.
See MoreFundamentals of Interpreting Test ResultsTo create test results that are meaningful, we need to both design and execute the test well, then, interpret the results accurately.
See MoreHow to Take the Guess Work out of Expert Judgmentthere are ways you can suck out information from a group of experts in a quantifiable and remarkably accurate way.
See MoreWhat do you see in a ‘Probability’ Plot?A Weibull plot is a really useful way of quickly looking' at data and being able to see' really useful things.
See MoreWhat is WeiBayes Analysis?WeiBayes is useful, and there are quite a few catches. Interested in learning about Weibayes analysis? Join us for this webinar.
See MoreUsing Monte Carlo SimulationSometimes the equations we need to model reliability are just so complicated that we simply avoid them. Let's use Monte Carlo instead.
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Dealing with Small Sample Sizespodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergIt's rare to have sufficient samples for all the desired reliability work. It's common to have very few samples. So, how does one manage to learn what is necessary to learn from the few samples? How can you maximize the value of reliability work in the scant sample situation?
Let's discuss a few approaches and a process that enable you and your team first to have the right amount of samples. And what can be done when there are too few samples available? The trick is to start with what future decisions need better information and not start with how many samples you have.
There are three strategies to deal with small sample sizes. First, focus on the critical information only samples can provide and how valuable that information is to the team. Second, use other methods to create the needed information without using samples. Third, organize the various testing and measurements of the sample allocated to reliability testing along with samples or units assigned to other sections of the team to extract as much information as possible.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 9 January 2024.
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Building a Reliability PlanLet's discuss how to build an effective reliability plan that fits your specific situation. The key is to add value with each step.
See MoreCreate a Meaningful Environmental Test PlanLet's explore the steps and resources you should consider when creating an environmental test plan for each product.
See MoreBasic Steps to Building Your Reliability PlanLet's discuss the basic elements and critical questions as you build your reliability plan fitting the right tasks to each situation.
See MoreSelecting the Right Reliability ToolsThere are dozens of reliability tools. How does a reliability practitioner know which specific tools to use in a new reliability program?
See MoreCreating an Effective Reliability PlanA Reliability plan is a guide to achieve the organization's reliability objectives. A few steps and considerations will make a plan effective.
See MoreSelecting Reliability Engineering ToolsThe selection hinges on knowing what is available, understanding the current situation, and available information, plus ...
See MoreEssential Reliability Engineering TechniquesYour science, engineering, and math formal training will serve you well as a reliability engineer, and that is not enough to be successful.
See More6 Essential Reliability Engineering FormulasUsing a formula requires understanding the purpose, limitations, and assumptions involved. It also requires using the right formula.
See MoreReliability as a ProcessThe idea is to explore in detail why we think achieving reliability objectives is best done using a process approach.
See MoreDeliberate Reliability TestingLet's explore the many reasons to conduct testing and how to clearly link those tests to the decisions that rely on the test results.
See MoreDealing with Small Sample SizesLet's discuss approaches that enable you and your team first to have the right number of samples and then how to deal with too few samples.
See MoreBuilding a Reliability Plan updatedThis is an overview of the six steps to achieve high reliability from Carl and Fred's book. Creating and executing a reliability plan
See MoreSelecting a Reliability MethodAs reliability engineers, we generate information for the use of decision-makers. It is how we influence decisions that create value.
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Risk-Based Auditing: Everything You Need to Know to Get Startedpodcast episode with speaker Greg HutchinsRisk-based auditing (RBA) is all about risk management. Risk-based auditing is simply risk transfer from the auditee to the auditor.
In today's uncertain world, the lens for most, if not all, problem-solving and decision-making is risk. Risk-based auditing is a must-have tool for all quality and reliability professionals. ALL ISO management systems require RBA, whether 1st, 2nd, or 3rd party audits.
In this webinar, Greg will discuss:
What are 5 different types of assurance and audits?
What is risk-based auditing and risk-based assurance?
How to plan, conduct, and report risk-based audits?
What are the key challenges and solutions of risk-based auditing?
What are the 3 key questions for assessing and auditing AI and other high-risk systems such as critical infrastructure?
How can YOU become a risk-based auditor?
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 2 Janurary 2024.
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AI Decision Making: Existential' Threat or Salvation Trust' in AI decision-making is one of the most important public policy challenges facing the world. Consider the risk and opportunities.
See MoreFundamentals of RiskLet's discuss risk management and reliability engineering, plus introduce a risk management framework based on ISO 31000.
See MoreReliability Engineering and Risk AnalysisLet's talk about risk, risk management, and our role as reliability engineers in identifying and mitigating risks.
See MoreRisk-Based AuditingRisk-based auditing is a must-have tool for all quality and reliability professionals. ALL ISO management systems require RBA.
See MoreRisk Decision Making, Frameworks, and AssessmentsLet's discuss risk-based problem solving and decision-making along with an intro to risk management frameworks and assessments.
See MoreRisk 101: Future of QualityWe've evangelized for more than 20 years that the future of quality and its related disciplines, including reliability, will be risk-focused.
See MoreUnderstanding ContextUnderstanding context is important for making smart risk-based decisions and solving tough problems in today's world.
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Why Accendo Reliabilitypodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergI recently received a question about the artwork found at Accendo Reliability. Why castles? So, I provided an answer and thought I would share it in this webinar. Also, let's talk about how and why Accendo Reliability got started and how it's been doing over the past ten years.
The basic idea of Accendo Reliability is to provide you with many options for your professional development. Plus, it provides a platform for those willing to share their knowledge, a place to be found by you, and those seeking such practical, useful, and meaningful content.
Besides a quick overview of the site and all that it offers, we will examine a few different metrics that show the growth and impact of the site. Plus, we will discuss the site's various short- and long-term plans.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 12 December 2023.
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See MoreWhy Accendo ReliabilityA quick overview of the site and all that it offers: we will examine a few different metrics that show the growth and impact of the site.
See MoreAccendo Reliability Mission, Vision, and Business ModelThe essence of the idea behind the site is to provide our community with great content to help you solve problems, learn, and improve.
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ISO 42001 10X Bigger Than ISO 9001podcast episode with speaker Greg HutchinsGreg is an opportunist. Greg wrote 4 best selling books on ISO 9001 in the 1990's (John Wiley).
Greg now believes that ISO 42001 will be 10 X bigger than ISO 9001. Find out why? ISO 42001 is the new (FDIS) management system standard. Learn how to reposition your work/career/job for this new opportunity.
In this webinar, Greg will discuss why he thinks ISO 42001 will be 10x bigger than ISO 9001 and address the following;
What is ISO 42001?
Why it matters?
Why it will be 10x bigger than ISO 9001?
What are the key elements of the standard?
Why Greg's tagline Future of Quality: Risk® is now foretold.
What you can do NOW to get ready and double your income?
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 5 December 2023.
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Fundamentals of Reliability Related StandardsUsing the right standard well can help your reliability program. Using standards poorly will harm your ability to create reliable products.
See MoreInterpreting Standard Testing ResultsI have yet to find a standard test procedure that details what specific materials and failure mechanisms the test is applicable to.
See MoreISO 42001 10X Bigger Than ISO 9001ISO 42001 is the new (FDIS) management system standard. Learn how to reposition your work/career/job for this new opportunity.
See MoreUsing ISO 31000 for Risk Based, Decision Makingyou will be able to use the standard to develop your own framework for risk-based, problem-solving, and risk-based decision-making.
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What is ‘fatigue’? … and no I don’t mean feeling ‘tired’.podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonMany reliability engineers know what fatigue is (in addition to feeling tired). Fatigue is an example of a failure mechanism.' A failure mechanism is the physical, chemical or electrical process that results in failure. Fatigue is interesting in that it allows something to fail without it ever being exposed to stresses that are beyond its strength. How does this happen? Fatigue is based on cracks. Cracks magnify stresses at their tips. So cycling stresses can have the effect of incrementally (and sometimes very slowly) increasing the crack length at the tip. Fatigue has caused all manners of failures that have surprised us throughout the history of engineering. But now we have learned so much more about this really fascinating failure mechanism can cause steel, aluminium and other material to fail, even when the stresses they experience are tiny. Want to learn more about fatigue? And how you can help prevent it? Join us for this webinar.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 28 November 2023.
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Fundamentals of FRACASThis webinar introduces you to the basic elements of FRACAS. Plus, we examine a few failed programs so that you can avoid problems.
See MoreFundamentals of Root Cause AnalysisLet's discuss when you have sufficient understanding of a failure mechanism to implement a solution and a few common obstacles to avoid.
See MoreEssential Reliability Engineering ConceptsLet's discuss the concept of failures along with a few other concepts universal to reliability engineering.
See MorePreventing Moisture and Corrosion DamageThe goal is to educate the audience on options to prevent electronic equipment failure used in enclosed spaces from corrosion.
See MoreWhat is Fatigue?Fatigue is interesting in that it allows something to fail without it ever being exposed to stresses that are beyond its strength.
See MoreSo What is the Root Cause?This webinar takes you through a framework to explore the understand the root cause of a failure, something we can do something about.
See MoreFocus on Failure MechanismsLet's explore the many ways something can fail and how understanding failure mechanisms makes a difference.
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Reliability as a Processpodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergWe do not do reliability . Reliability doesn't just happen to a product well, it does with or without our intervention. To achieve the stated reliability objectives for a new product or production line, we can trust to luck or sort out what needs to happen to realize the objectives.
Carl and I have found that there isn't a set of methods that we always use or recommend. There is no one-size-fits-all plan. We have found there exists a set of steps that we tend to follow as a guide. A framework for thinking through what needs to happen that improves the outcomes. Steps that add value.
Let's discuss the process of achieving reliability objectives. This may be a change in approach for some of you, for others, a chance to enhance what you already do. The idea is to explore in detail why we think achieving reliability objectives is best done using a process approach.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 14 November 2023.
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Related content:The Process of Reliability Engineering book
Why is Reliability a Process? episode
The Early Design Process and Reliability episode
Putting Reliability Plans Together episode
The Need for Proper Reliability Plan episode
Building a Reliability PlanLet's discuss how to build an effective reliability plan that fits your specific situation. The key is to add value with each step.
See MoreCreate a Meaningful Environmental Test PlanLet's explore the steps and resources you should consider when creating an environmental test plan for each product.
See MoreBasic Steps to Building Your Reliability PlanLet's discuss the basic elements and critical questions as you build your reliability plan fitting the right tasks to each situation.
See MoreSelecting the Right Reliability ToolsThere are dozens of reliability tools. How does a reliability practitioner know which specific tools to use in a new reliability program?
See MoreCreating an Effective Reliability PlanA Reliability plan is a guide to achieve the organization's reliability objectives. A few steps and considerations will make a plan effective.
See MoreSelecting Reliability Engineering ToolsThe selection hinges on knowing what is available, understanding the current situation, and available information, plus ...
See MoreEssential Reliability Engineering TechniquesYour science, engineering, and math formal training will serve you well as a reliability engineer, and that is not enough to be successful.
See More6 Essential Reliability Engineering FormulasUsing a formula requires understanding the purpose, limitations, and assumptions involved. It also requires using the right formula.
See MoreReliability as a ProcessThe idea is to explore in detail why we think achieving reliability objectives is best done using a process approach.
See MoreDeliberate Reliability TestingLet's explore the many reasons to conduct testing and how to clearly link those tests to the decisions that rely on the test results.
See MoreDealing with Small Sample SizesLet's discuss approaches that enable you and your team first to have the right number of samples and then how to deal with too few samples.
See MoreBuilding a Reliability Plan updatedThis is an overview of the six steps to achieve high reliability from Carl and Fred's book. Creating and executing a reliability plan
See MoreSelecting a Reliability MethodAs reliability engineers, we generate information for the use of decision-makers. It is how we influence decisions that create value.
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How do I link Process Capability Indices to Number (PPM) Defects?podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonWe often use the word quality' to describe products that are manufactured with minimal defects ( and within tolerances). If you are involved in the field of quality (and manufacturing), then you might have heard of capability indices.' These are simple numbers that essentially describe the quality' of things being manufactured. There are certain guidelines and industry standards' for what these numbers should be. Have you ever heard of the 6 sigma'? It promotes a capability index of two (2). But what does this mean? These numbers also correspond with the fraction of defective products. Want to learn what these capability indices mean? and how to get them? and how to convert them to things like Parts Per Million (PPM) defects? Or better yet if you need to learn a bit more about manufacturing and how we measure quality in general? Join us for this webinar.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 24 October 2023.
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Additional content that may be of interestProcess Capability, Tolerance, and Reliability webinar
Process Capability VI Non-Normal Variables article
Process Capability Article Links article
Process Capability Analysis I Overview and Indices article
SPC Sample Size Impact on SPCIn this webinar, we explore the impact that chart selection and sample size have on chart sensitivity (the ability to detect changes).
See MoreReliability and Statistical Process ControlLet's explore some cases where effectively using statistical process control will enhance your product's reliability performance.
See MoreUnderstanding and Controlling Process VariationLet's discuss process variation and how to measure, monitor, and control processes to minimize the differences from one part to the next.
See More10 Keys for Maximizing the Benefits of Your SPC ProgramProgressive manufacturers use control charts to listen to their processes to detect and rectify potentially harmful changes.
See MoreHow do I link Process Capability Indices to Number (PPM) Defects?if you need to learn a bit more about manufacturing and how we measure quality in general? Join us for this webinar.
See MoreWhat is Statistical Process Control or SPC?You may have heard of Statistical Process Control, 6-sigma, Shewhart, the Japanese Economic Miracle, X̅ R Charts or perhaps none of them.
See MoreWhat is Process Capability Analysis (PCA)?A process is considered capable' if it creates products that, with production natural variation, are still within what good' looks like.
See MoreFundamentals of Control ChartsStatistical control charting (SPC) is a method for monitoring and determining whether a process is in control or stable.
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Reliability Datapodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergOne role reliability engineers enjoy is that of analyzing data. We have available to us a wide range of statistical methods, yet each does require some form of data. In some cases, we are data rich with almost too much data. In other situations, we are lacking data or have insufficient data.
From vendor data sheets to field returns, we do have a broad array of data sources. Let's explore the common and the not-so-common sources. We will discuss the pros and cons of various sources. Plus, let's examine a few ways to use simulations or models.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 10 October 2023.
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Related content:Reliability Data and Decisions episode
The Value of Reliability Data episode
Where do I Find Reliability Data? episode
Work Order Data and its Impact on Reliability episode
Collecting and Analyzing Your Field DataLet's explore where the data comes from and how to prepare for analysis. Plus, let's discuss some ways to look at your data initially.
See MoreTime to Failure Data Analysis for Your Factory EquipmentFor repairable items, the mean cumulative function and associated plots provide you with an estimate of the effectiveness of your repairs.
See MoreReliability DataWe will discuss the pros and cons of various sources. Plus, let's examine a few ways to use simulations or models.
See MoreFundamentals of Weibull AnalysisThe Weibull distribution is a versatile tool to analyze time to failure data. Like any tool, it could be wielded well or not so well.
See MoreFundamentals of Field Data AnalysisThe design is done, the assembly process is working, now we can focus on answering the question: is the product hitting reliability targets?
See MoreWeibull Probability PlottingData is only as useful as the information you derive. So would you like to take your Weibull probability plotting skills to the next level?
See MoreOverview of Life Testing in MinitabMinitab itself has many reliability functions available; this presentation covers the basics, including distributions, censoring, and fitting.
See MoreThe Survivorship Bias PrincipalThis webinar examines an important perspective. Its' so simple and has made many heroes in the data analysis world since Abraham Ward.
See MoreSo what is up with this Bayesian' analysis stuffSome of you may have heard of Bayesian analysis.' You may think this is something fancy that only universities do.
See MoreReliability Analysis … now what? Part 2Let's take a closer look at the concept of likelihood and it's role in an MCMC analysis. A powerful tool for data analysis.
See MoreReliability Analysis … now what? Part 3This webinar is about how we use this thing called Markov Chain Monte Carlo Simulation (MCMC) to create this posse.'
See MoreReliability Analysis … now what? Part 4We show you how to get your computer to help you give useful reliability information to your boss, manager, director, or whoever.
See MoreFundamentals of Interpreting Test ResultsTo create test results that are meaningful, we need to both design and execute the test well, then, interpret the results accurately.
See MoreHow to Take the Guess Work out of Expert Judgmentthere are ways you can suck out information from a group of experts in a quantifiable and remarkably accurate way.
See MoreWhat do you see in a ‘Probability’ Plot?A Weibull plot is a really useful way of quickly looking' at data and being able to see' really useful things.
See MoreWhat is WeiBayes Analysis?WeiBayes is useful, and there are quite a few catches. Interested in learning about Weibayes analysis? Join us for this webinar.
See MoreUsing Monte Carlo SimulationSometimes the equations we need to model reliability are just so complicated that we simply avoid them. Let's use Monte Carlo instead.
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AI Decision-Making: Existential' Threat or Salvationpodcast episode with speaker Greg Hutchins Trust' in AI decision-making is one of the most important public policy challenges facing the world. Some pundits place this on the same level as climate change and pandemics.
Trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) can bring many benefits, such as better healthcare, safer and cleaner transport, more efficient manufacturing, and cheaper and more sustainable energy. EU Communications
Or In the short term, the (AI) technology threatens to make employees redundant; longer term the danger is existential. UK Financial Times
In this webinar, Greg will unpack AI decision-making and address the following;
What is the fear and opportunity posed by AI decision-making?
What are different types of AI decision-making from existential' to daily work' to law enforcement.'
decision making.
Why is trust' in AI decision-making the #1 challenge confronting global legislators?
How can trust be restored to AI?
How will your work/careers/job futures be impacted by AI decision-making
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 3 October 2023.
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AI Decision Making: Existential' Threat or Salvation Trust' in AI decision-making is one of the most important public policy challenges facing the world. Consider the risk and opportunities.
See MoreFundamentals of RiskLet's discuss risk management and reliability engineering, plus introduce a risk management framework based on ISO 31000.
See MoreReliability Engineering and Risk AnalysisLet's talk about risk, risk management, and our role as reliability engineers in identifying and mitigating risks.
See MoreRisk-Based AuditingRisk-based auditing is a must-have tool for all quality and reliability professionals. ALL ISO management systems require RBA.
See MoreRisk Decision Making, Frameworks, and AssessmentsLet's discuss risk-based problem solving and decision-making along with an intro to risk management frameworks and assessments.
See MoreRisk 101: Future of QualityWe've evangelized for more than 20 years that the future of quality and its related disciplines, including reliability, will be risk-focused.
See MoreUnderstanding ContextUnderstanding context is important for making smart risk-based decisions and solving tough problems in today's world.
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Understanding Context: Context is Worth 20 IQ/EQ Pointspodcast episode with speaker Greg HutchinsUnderstanding context is important for making smart risk-based decisions and solving tough problems.
Understanding context is important to ensure that you are solving the right problem correctly. Understanding context helps you understand the root cause of the problem and the key stakeholders. It helps you develop effective solutions. It helps you define your assumptions and biases.
Understanding context is important to making smart decisions. Understanding context helps you understand the scope and impacts of your decision. It helps you develop a process for deciding how to decide. It helps you understand the risks and obstacles in your decisions.
Greg will discuss the importance and provide examples of context in:
ISO and standards-based decision making.
Organizational problem-solving and decision-making.
Personal problem-solving and decisional.
AI autonomous decision-making.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 5 September 2023.
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Get an overview of which FMEAs do what and when you would use one instead of the other? Including Design, Process, and others. The post What is the difference between Design and Process FMEAs? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This morning's email included a question on why I was so against using MTBF. This episode is my answer and why one should avoid MTBF The post Why You Should Avoid MTBF appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
After the webinar, you will be able to develop your own framework for risk based, problem solving and risk based, decision making. The post Using ISO 31000 for Risk Based, Decision Making appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
If you want to learn more about MTBF testing and how it might (or might not) work ... then view this recording. The post How Do I Do MTBF Testing? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This episode will focus on how I learned accelerated life testing (ALT) and advice for you in today's world to learn ALT. The post How to Learn ALT appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Besides discussing what is involved in reliability, let's explore a short list of reasons to use reliability thinking with your team. The post 10 Reasons to Do Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
We're received a few questions related to accelerated life testing. Let's get together and address your questions related to ALT. The post An Accelerated Life Testing Q&A appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Communicating as a Reliability Engineerpodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergCreating a plan and generating information is part of reliability engineering, yet it's not enough. To be a successful engineer, one must communicate well. This means we need to write, discuss, and present well. We are often called upon to examine failures and recommend solutions, examine a dataset and explain the finding, or conduct an experiment and detail the results.
Communicating well is often an overlooked skill in our formal education. Despite that lack of training, many engineers do become excellent communicators. Let's explore how you can improve your communication skills and enhance your ability to do your work. Let's examine how to focus on these skills and what precisely to focus on for the best effect.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 9 May 2023.
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Related content:The Process of Reliability Engineering chapters 11 and 12 (book)
Communicating Reliability, Risk and Resiliency to Decision Makers (book)
Communicating with FINESSE: How to Avoid Putting a Stench in Someone's Ear (article)
SOR 348 Speaking Reliability with Management (podcast)
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What is Supportability' and How Does it Relate to Reliability?podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonWhat is supportability? Is it working out how many spare parts you will need (and when)? No. Is it working out how many maintainers or technicians you will need to keep your system working? Still no. What about working out what tools these maintainers or technicians need? No again. But many people think that this is what supportability' is. Supportability' is actually a characteristic of your product or system. Is the ability' for it to be supported.' And this can mean different things in different scenarios. It is also not a number.' If you have two comparable systems, but one needs fewer spare parts, is easier to maintain, needs fewer tools, has lots of sensors that give plenty of warning for maintenance, and so on than it might be more supportable. But the main thing you need to think about' regarding supportability is that because it is a characteristic of a product or system it has to be baked INTO the design. Want to learn more about how to do this? Join us for this webinar.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 25 April 2023.
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Additional content that may be of interestSupportability with Lucas Marino (Rooted in Reliability podcast episode)
Supportability (and FMEAs/FMECAs) (webinar)
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Selecting a Reliability Methodpodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergA key element of reliability engineering is doing the right thing at the right time. When running an experiment or test, conducting an assessment, or performing an analysis, it is essential that the method we use fits the situation. Being busy does not add value; getting meaningful results does.
Start by understanding and prioritizing the decisions that require reliability-related information. Next, consider the constraints and capabilities of the team. Then review the many possible ways to find or generate the information. Finally, select the method to create the best possible information within the given constraints.
As reliability engineers, we generate information for the use of decision-makers. It is how we influence decisions that create value. Having the correct information at the right time for the right people is the key to success.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 11 April 2023.
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Where does the Bell Curve come from?podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonEveryone has heard of the bell curve.' Sports show hosts, teachers, scientists and a bunch of other people routinely use the term bell curve' to describe uncertainty. But do you know where it comes from? It is not just a pretty shape' that seems to work, It comes from a really cool physical phenomena that we find everywhere. So the bell curve' naturally aligns with how our primitive human brain often tries to characterize or visualize uncertainty. The other really cool thing about the bell curve (and lots of other curves that look like bells) is that if we find it in our reliability data, it automatically tells us where to look in order to improve reliability. If you want a basic introduction to one of the most common statistical concepts with NO EQUATIONS this is the webinar for you!
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 28 March 2023.
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Additional content that may be of interestThe 2 Parameter Normal Distribution 7 Formulas (tutorial)
Estimating the Normal Distribution Parameters and Tolerance Limits (article)
The Normal Distribution (article)
QDD 013 When it's Not Normal: How to Choose from a Library of Distributions (podcast)
How do I Test my Data for Normality? (article)
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Building a Reliability Planpodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergThis is an overview of the six steps to achieve high reliability from Carl and Fred's book. Creating and executing a reliability plan that assists the team in designing, manufacturing, and supporting meeting reliability objectives take effort. Let's discuss the details of that effort such that you focus on the critical steps.
Grabbing the plan from the last project with minor tweaks may seem efficient, yet it is rarely useful. Or, doing the standard set of tasks we always do makes creating a reliability plan easy. Yet, a plan to significantly improve the chance of meeting reliability targets does require creating a unique plan for the current situation. From understanding the reliability vision to execution, each step helps to improve the chances of success and improves the organization's reliability maturity.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 14 March 2023.
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What is Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT)?podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonSome of you have heard of HALT (and I don't mean someone asking you to stop). HALT is a very powerful form of testing to really help us improve the robustness and reliability of new products. So what is HALT? HALT is a targeted test strategy to stress your amazing new product to (and beyond) it's limits. Which means HALT will break your product (or prototype). Over and over again. Some people ask so what of course it was going to break when you pushed it that hard?' But there is a method to this madness. And many organizations have used HALT to create amazing new products that are robust and reliable very quickly (with competitors struggling to understand why). Want to learn more? See you at this webinar!
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 28 February 2023.
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Additional content that may be of interestIs HALT a Life Test or Not? (article)
SOR 459 Where to Learn About HALT Today (podcast)
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The State of Reliability Educationpodcast episode with speaker Fred SchenkelbergWe have plenty of options to learn reliability engineering books, magazines, newsletters, conferences, seminars, etc. We have options. Depending on what you want to know, some options are better than others. Likewise, some options are better than others, depending on what you want to share.
Formal learning in school is just the beginning of our education. To thrive in your career, you really should continue to learn. Given all the options available, how does one choose which to focus on?
Let's explore the range of options available, pros and cons, and a simple strategy to make professional development a routine part of your ongoing education.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 14 February 2023.
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What is Accelerated Life Testing or ALT?podcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonSounds simple right? We simply test faster! Great! But what does this get us? Many organizations are faced with a dilemma when it comes to testing to MEASURE reliability. If we test an amazing new product in at use' conditions, it might take many years before it will fail. This is time we simply don't have when it comes to product development. So how do we test faster? One of the more obvious answers is to increase the stress. Turn the temperature up. Increase the vibration. Use more voltage. But how do we get this right? How can we know that (for example) one week of accelerated testing is equivalent to 10 years of actual use? This webinar will help introduce you to the idea of Accelerated Life Testing or ALT to help you and your organization make reliability testing a reality.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 24 January 2023.
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Additional content that may be of interestThree Approaches to ALT (webinar)
Electromigration Accelerated Life Testing (article)
Metal Fatigue Failure Mechanism Accelerated Life Testing (article)
Temperature & Humidity Accelerated Life Testing (article)
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Design for Reliability – Stressorspodcast episode with speaker Chris JacksonAny product is a collection of materials that have been engineered, shaped, and modified to become components and joints (e.g. weld and braze joints). The materials can degrade due to exposure to use conditions steel screws corrode when exposed to water, some plastics become brittle when exposed to sunlight, and coatings on surfaces can wear away.
Components and joints will stop functioning as required if their materials degrade too much. This is a problem if it leads to a reduction or loss of product performance before the end of a product's expected life.
Identifying the conditions to which materials are exposed and selecting materials that can withstand the exposure is a critical part of designing products that have good reliability.
During this event, I will discuss the identification of the conditions that can cause materials to degrade.
This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 13 December 2022.
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Additional content that may be of interestDesign for Reliability – Identifying Stressors (article)
Reliability Testing – Product vs Materials (article)
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Redundancy has continually proven to not always be redundant. Let's explore the many ways this occurs. The post Why Redundant Systems Aren’t Always Redundant appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
It is by focusing on the key decisions that most influence the reliability of a product that we add the most value through our work. The post Reliability Occurs at the Point of Decision appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
amongst those who conduct reliability data analysis ... or in other words - turning a jumble of dots (data points) into information that actually means something The post What is the Weibull Distribution? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the many ways something can fail and how understanding failure mechanisms makes a difference. The post Focus on Failure Mechanisms appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Join us for this webinar to learn more about how fault trees can help you ... regardless of what you are trying to achieve. The post What is a ‘Fault Tree’? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the various stages of a career in reliability engineering, from getting started, to being competent, to becoming great. The post Being a Great Reliability Engineer appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
A Weibull plot is a really useful way of quickly 'looking' at data and being able to 'see' really useful things. The post What do you see in a ‘Probability’ Plot? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
We will discuss how you can calculate Gage discrimination - the more useful result for a design situation, and even how to use it for destructive reliability tests. The post Practical Measurement Systems Analysis for Design - Work Smarter appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Reliability is a measure of your product or system. Confidence is a measure of you. But we often forget this. The post Confidence in Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore how these two related fields are bound together in so many ways. What works well and what could work better. The post Reliability and Maintenance appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This webinar is a light (re)introduction into common mathematical symbols used in many engineering scenarios ... including reliability. The post Basic Mathematical Symbols and Stuff appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's discuss risk-based problem solving and decision-making along with an intro to risk management frameworks and assessments. The post Risk Decision Making, Frameworks, and Assessments appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
there are ways you can suck out information from a group of experts in a quantifiable and remarkably accurate way. The post How to Take the Guess Work out of Expert Judgment appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore what residuals are, where they come from, and how to evaluate them to detect if the fitted line (model) is adequate or not. The post How to Check a Regression Fit appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This webinar introduces you to the topic of reliability growth (both qualitative and quantitative) along with key concepts The post What is Reliability Growth? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the overlap and differences between a safe and a reliable product or system. The post Reliability and Safety appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
In short, a process is considered 'capable' if it creates products that in spite of all the unavoidable natural variation in production still fall within the boundaries of what 'good' looks like. The post What is Process Capability Analysis (PCA)? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's talk about how quality and reliability overlap and rely on each other's set of capabilities, plus where we differ. The post Reliability and Quality appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
You may have heard of Statistical Process Control (SPC), 6-sigma, Shewhart, the Japanese Economic Miracle, X ... - R Charts ... or perhaps none of them. The post What is Statistical Process Control or SPC? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the many ways we use, or should use, statistics in our engineering role. From gathering data to presenting, from analyzing to comparing The post Why We Use Statistics appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
The essence of the idea behind the site is to provide our community with great content to help you solve problems, learn, and improve. The post Accendo Reliability Mission, Vision, and Business Model appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
how do you go about telling a memorable story about a Weibull plot of field data? Or, a mean cumulative plot of a repairable system? The post Let Me Tell You a Reliability Story appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Other than the situation where you build your product inside your customer's facility, your product will require some form of transportation to move from your factory to your customer. The post Helping Products Survive Transportation appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Then comes the part where we have to work out how many of them we need (if they make up a fleet) or how many spare parts we need to keep them running. The post Discrete Distributions appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
In order to create tests and results that are meaningful we need to both design and execute the test well, then most importantly, interpret the results accurately. The post Fundamentals of Interpreting Test Results appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Failure is a random process. But just because something is random, doesn't mean it isn't predictable. A lot of reliability engineering comes down to being able to understand how something fails. And this understanding needs to extend (in some cases) to being able to predict when a certain fraction of things will fail, or how many spares you need. And this means that you need a 'reliability life model.' If you have never heard of them before, or if you want a refresher, this webinar is for you. The post Reliability Life Models appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Visit a vehicle scrap yard to witness the impact of 'getting a new car' has on the environment. Let's explore the many ways creating a reliable product is beneficial to the environment. The post 9 Ways Reliability is Green Engineering appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the many reasons to conduct testing and how to clearly link those tests to the decisions that rely on the test results. The post Deliberate Reliability Testing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
There comes a time in everyone's reliability 'journey' where it is either too hard or too expensive to keep perfecting your product so make it 'fault tolerant.' This is not a shortcut, or admitting defeat. Redundancy is a classic case of fault tolerance. But we only want to design systems that can tolerate the LIKELY faults. Not every fault - that is over-engineering. So how do we do it? This webinar will help! The post Fault Tolerance appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Introducing and discussing the 7+ basic quality tools and uses in reliability-related work. The post 7+ Basic Quality Tools appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This webinar takes you through a framework to explore the understand the root cause of a failure The post So What is the Root Cause? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's examine examples of each and how to engage to shift all conversations into the 'good' category. How those around us talk about reliability matters. The post The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Reliability Discussions appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This webinar takes you through the key steps of decision-making - particularly relating to reliability engineering. The post How to Make a Decision appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Design for Reliability is more than a set of tools or activities, let's explore the building of a reliability culture that support reliability thinking The post Fundamentals of Design for Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Exploring ten reasons to do FMEAs, yet actually, reasons to do amazing FMEAs. The post 10 Reasons to do FMEAs appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore the many elements that become inputs to creating a plan for your next accelerated life test. The post How to Plan an ALT appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
How can you make reliability relevant in your organization - plus a few ways to know it is not relevant. The post Fixing the Irrelevance of Reliability in Your Organization: Just ask ‘why’ appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore a set of data with a Weibull plot and enjoy reliability making money The post Reliability Making Money 2 -- Case Study of just looking at a Weibull plot appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Acceleration factors translate one stress level to another, which is rather useful for accelerated life test interpretation. The post Acceleration Factors with Examples appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
you can use your brain to work out the right number of spares you need and save lots, and lots of money. The post Reliability Making Money appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
In my experience, there are three basic approaches to ALT: Test to pass, test to failure, and degradation testing. Each is good for specific situations The post Three Approaches to Accelerated Life Testing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Looking Forward with Reliability Engineering is about understanding the decisions that the information we should create will inform. The post Looking Forward with Reliability Engineering appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's get into the details and code to make this analysis happen. The post Reliability Analysis … now what? Part 4 appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's talk about risk, risk management, and our role in identifying and mitigating risks. The post Reliability Engineering and Risk Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's take a closer look at the process to create the potential fits to the data. The post Reliability Analysis … now what? Part 3 appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
The goal of this presentation is to educate the audience of options to prevent electronic equipment failure used in enclosed spaces from corrosion. The post Preventing Moisture and Corrosion Damage on Electronics in Harsh Conditions appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Using a particular formula requires understanding the purpose, limitations, and assumptions involved. It also requires using the right formula. The post 6 Essential Reliability Engineering Formulas appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's take a closer look at the concept of likelihood and it's role in an MCMC analysis. The post Reliability Analysis … now what? Part 2 appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Your science, engineering, and math formal training will serve you well as a reliability engineer, and that is not sufficient to be successful. The post Essential Reliability Engineering Techniques appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
So how do you convert reliability data analysis into useful information for that decision? The post Reliability Analysis … now what? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Practical Use of Stress-Strength Models to Develop Specifications podcast episode with speaker Rob Schubert Warranty returns are a great place to start for setting targets for new products. But how do you translate that to specific numbers to design to? If you know the strength of a product and the return rate, you can develop […] The post Practical Use of Stress-Strength Models to Develop Specifications appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's discuss the concept of failures along with a few other concepts universal to reliability engineering. The post Essential Reliability Engineering Concepts appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Some of you may have heard of 'Bayesian analysis.' You may think this is something fancy that only universities do. The post So what is up with this 'Bayesian' analysis stuff appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
This webinar will open your eyes to this important perspective. its' so simple and has made many heroes in the data analysis world since Abraham Ward. The post The Survivorship Bias Principal appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
The selection hinges on knowing what is available, understanding the current situation, and available information, plus ... The post Selecting Reliability Engineering Tools appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
The Reliability Value Map. It is a thing. podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson If reliability engineering ends up costing you money, then you are doing it wrong. But chances are that someone you work for looks at reliability engineering as a black hole of costs. This needs to stop! Reliability engineering is about creating […] The post The Reliability Value Map. It is a thing. appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Overview of Life Testing in Minitab podcast episode with speaker Rob Schubert Many companies haven't the resources to purchase much more expensive software specifically for reliability, but many have the quality software Minitab. Minitab itself has many reliability functions available; this presentation covers the basics, beginning with "individual distribution identification" to ensure your data fits […] The post Overview of Life Testing in Minitab appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
What to Do About MTBF Use podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg While the NoMTBF movement is making progress, we still find those that seem to want to use MTBF (or MTTF). As you know, MTxx type metrics are means, they contain little information and are generally misunderstood and misused. So, what should a well-educated […] The post What to Do About MTBF Use appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Ever wondered if your servicing intervals are 'good'? Do you know what 'good' is? The post Optimizing Servicing Intervals and Witchcraft. There actually is a difference. appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Reliability Engineering versus Quality Engineering podcast episode Recently received a question about the differences, similarities, and which discipline is better concerning reliability and quality engineering. Some say reliability is a characteristic of quality, while I say reliability is quality yet over time. Both use statistics, both support design or operations teams, both use an array […] The post Reliability Engineering versus Quality Engineering appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
PDFs, CDFs, and other ‘Fs’ What the hell are they? podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson Ok. They say there are lies, damn lies and statistics. And at the heart of statistics are these intimidating functions like 'probability density functions' and 'cumulative distribution functions.' They mean something - but are practically useless unless they help […] The post PDFs, CDFs, and other ‘Fs’ -- What the hell are they? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
How to Learn Reliability Engineering podcast episode It's not possible to point to one moment, class, seminar, workshop, or conference where I learned reliability engineering. Not one situation, project, conversation, or meeting either. Learning reliability engineering is a journey and each is different. Some of us start in the field of reliability engineering by choice. […] The post How to Learn Reliability Engineering appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Weibull Probability Plotting How to learn more by just looking! podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson If you are a reliability engineer - chances are you have done a Weibull plot. You take something like failure data, put it into a piece of software, and presto! You get a straight line with other numbers and […] The post Weibull Probability Plotting appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
3 Ways to Do Reliability Allocation podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson Having a reliability target for your product is great. But how does that help all the little design teams, who make their own decisions on all the different parts of your system? Well - it starts with reliability allocation. Reliability allocation takes your […] The post 3 Ways to Do Reliability Allocation appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Why Reliability Engineering Is Important podcast episode What do you tell someone you just met when they ask, "So, what do you do?" Saying you're a reliability engineer is likely to get a polite nod or confused look. How do you explain what you do, and why? Why is what we do as reliability minded […] The post Why Reliability Engineering Is Important appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
How is Reliability Engineering Changing? podcast episode The reliability engineering discipline, like all fields of endeavor, is changing. The inclusion of risk management, the shift to proactively avoiding field failures, and the increasing use of sensors and models, all make the future fascinating. Let's explore a brief history plus the major trends in business and […] The post How is Reliability Engineering Changing? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
3 Steps to Improve Your Reliability Culture podcast episode The reliability culture of an organization is about how individuals make decisions. It is a combination of priorities & policies, behaviors & motivations, and information & capability. Understanding the current culture allows you to improve the culture. Improving the decision making concerning reliability has a number […] The post 3 Steps to Improve Your Reliability Culture appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Creating Effective Reliability Graphics podcast episode When you 'pass' a standard based test, just what does that mean? How can you use test results in a meaningful way other than just noting the product 'passed'? Understanding the failure mechanisms at play along with the statistics is key. Military standards, GEIA, IEEE, ANSI, etc provide detailed […] The post Interpreting Standard Testing Results appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Creating Effective Reliability Graphics podcast episode Graphics, when used well, can convey easy to understand information. Reliability graphics may focus on trends in failure rates or the verification of improvement work. Often reliability graphics convey time to failure patterns. Pareto Diagrams, dot plots, and measles charts help you and others grasp what the data has […] The post Creating Effective Reliability Graphics appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of the Cost of Unreliability podcast episode When a product or system fails there is a consequence. Often there is a loss of value. Each warranty replacement costs money. Downtime may result in lost revenue. Do you know the full extent of the costs involved when something fails? Remember your customer is using your […] The post Fundamentals of the Cost of Unreliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Measurement System Analysis podcast episode When we make a measurement, we make a decision based on the data provided. It's important to have data that is close enough to the actual measurement. If something is supposed to be 2 cm long and we measure it at 2.1 cm, what is the measurement error? […] The post Fundamentals of Measurement System Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
What You Need to Know About MTBF podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson MTBF stands for 'mean time between failure.' This sounds intuitively easy to understand. But ... if you haven't taken the time to understand MTBF, and your organization relies on the reliability of its products, you are almost certainly in trouble. For example, […] The post What You Need to Know About MTBF appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Field Data Analysis podcast episode Once a product is launched it's time to understand how the product is performing. The design is done, the assembly process is working, now we can focus on answering the question: is the product hitting reliability targets or not? Thus, we do field data analysis. The basic process […] The post Fundamentals of Field Data Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Tolerance Analysis podcast episode There are three approaches to set tolerance limits for design elements. Each has ramifications for the eventual manufacturability and reliability performance. Design for manufacturability and reliability hinge of getting design tolerances set correctly. If you are interested in creating a reliable product, the work to do so starts well […] The post Fundamentals of Tolerance Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Monte Carlo Analysis podcast episode The survival of an individual item is difficult to determine. Use and environmental conditions along with material and assembly differences count. Let's explore how to model and use the naturally occurring variability to improve reliability performance. The Monte Carlo method is a relatively simple process that permits you […] The post Fundamentals of Monte Carlo Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Using Available Weather Data podcast episode The local weather affects your products and systems. Knowing the weather helps you plan your wardrobe for the day. Likewise, knowing the weather helps you design a product or system that is able to thrive in the weather conditions it will experience. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […] The post Using Available Weather Data appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Improve Your Reliability Teaching Skills podcast episode As a reliability professional you will be asked to teach. You are part teacher, coach, mentor, and expert. Being effective enhances the understanding of reliability objectives and method to achieve them. Let's explore becoming an amazing teacher. Teaching is not limited to a formal classroom setting. You may […] The post Improve Your Reliability Teaching Skills appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Physics of Failure podcast episode A good physics of failure (PoF) model helps you understand the impact of stresses on the time to failure distribution for a specific failure mechanism. Let's discuss PoF models, including how to create and use them effectively. The development of PoF models got off to slow start in […] The post Fundamentals of Physics of Failure appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Reliability Related Standards podcast episode Standards provide guidance, a common language, and a bit of confusion. Using the right standard and using it well can help your reliability program. Using standards poorly will harm your ability to create reliable products. Let's consider the good, the bad, and the total fails of industry standards. […] The post Fundamentals of Reliability Related Standards appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Reliability Testing podcast episode Testing is expensive. Reliability testing is often complex. Let's break down the basic of planning and conducting reliability testing the provides meaningful results in a cost-effective and timely manner. Let's do testing right. Reliability testing includes a broad category of product testing. Generally, it includes evaluations that attempt to […] The post Fundamentals of Reliability Testing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Human Factors podcast episode People not only use your product, they assemble it, move and store it. If a person is not able to interact with your product, with or without the manual, they may consider your product a failure. Designing in the ability for an individual to properly use your product is […] The post Fundamentals of Human Factors appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Stress-Strength Analysis podcast episode If your product is stronger than the applied stress, it should work. The concept of the stress/strength relationship is well known, yet did you know both stress and strength change over time? Let's use the best information and tools for this analysis. If your product is stronger than the […] The post Fundamentals of Stress-Strength Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
10 Keys for Maximizing the Benefits of Your SPC Program podcast episode by Steven Wachs Statistical Process Control charts have been called the Voice of the Process. Progressive manufacturers utilize control charts to "listen" to their processes so that potentially harmful changes will be quickly detected and rectified. However, not all SPC programs deliver to […] The post 10 Keys for Maximizing the Benefits of Your SPC Program appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Process Capability, Tolerance, and Reliability podcast episode Product failures occur due to the material or component variability. The steel in a bracket is more brittle then optimal, or the capacitance is on the low side of an acceptable range. Designing a product with variation in mind enables the creation of a reliable product. If there […] The post Process Capability, Tolerance, and Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Stress Screening podcast episode Stress screening, highly accelerated stress screening, burn-in, are expensive activities and to be avoided. Yet stress screening does have a valuable purpose in specific circumstances. Let's talk about when and why you may conduct stress screening. The environment is essentially the weather about your product, yet what about the […] The post Fundamentals of Stress Screening appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Environmental and Use Conditions podcast episode An element of a complete reliability goal statement involves a product's environment and use conditions. The ability to define these clearly during the design process is not always easy yet a valuable addition to your reliability program. The environment is essentially the weather about your product, yet […] The post Fundamentals of Environmental and Use Conditions appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Sample Size Determination podcast episode A common question about reliability testing is "what is the sample size?" It is also a difficult question to answer well. The right sample size is a balance between cost, accuracy, and variability. In some cases, we also consider the time to results. When planning reliability testing an […] The post Fundamentals of Sample Size Determination appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
The Weibull distribution is a versatile tool to analyze time to failure data. Like any tool, it could be wielded well or not so well. The post Fundamentals of Weibull Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Hazard Analysis podcast episode Some products and systems are just dangerous, inherently. Understanding inherent safety-related risks permit a team to design out or mitigate those risks. Hazard analysis is the systematic process identify and control safety risks. Let's discuss the basic definition(s) of hazard analysis including the range of industries and standards involved. […] The post Fundamentals of Hazard Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Cost of Poor Reliability podcast episode I define a reliability failure as something that costs your organization money. It might be a warranty expense or a lost customer. A failure may also create customer expenses, too. Let's talk about the range of un-reliability costs and their impacts. Consider the impact of a product […] The post Fundamentals of Cost of Poor Reliability appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Root Cause Analysis podcast episode The ability to determine a root cause of a failure is a skill. It requires agility, leadership, inquisitiveness, diligence, and technical skill. Successful RCA taps into your creativity and technical prowess. Using a structured approach helps. There are many challenges when attempting to determine the root cause of […] The post Fundamentals of Root Cause Analysis appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Fundamentals of Reliability Performance Monitoring Monitoring reliability performance requires both measurement and reporting skills. Focusing on making decisions we can tailor our metrics to improve our reliability program today. The right measures allow your team to spot problems and solve them. Your customers measure the reliability of your products every time they use your product. […] The post Fundamentals of Reliability Performance Monitoring appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
A Review of the 2018 ASQ CRE Body of Knowledge The new CRE body of knowledge goes into effect January 2018. With the additions, deletions and changes to topics, it attempts to reflect what reliability engineering do on a daily basis. Let's take a close look at the new 2018 BOK and what it means. […] The post A Review of the 2018 ASQ CRE Body of Knowledge appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Get Started with DOE with This Practical Introduction and Overview A tool is only as useful as knowing when and how to use it. In this webinar we will discuss how to identify an appropriate DOE project, and how to set up (define) a DOE. A process for DOE execution will be provided and discussed. […] The post Practical Application of DOE appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
An Introduction, Basic Definitions, and Overview of a Risk Management Framework Risk is borne from uncertainty. The reliability performance of your product line and of individual products is fraught with uncertainty. Identifying and understanding the types of risks involved helps your team mitigate reliability performance risk. An obvious risk and common question when developing a new […] The post Fundamentals of Risk appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Enhancing Reliability Integration into the Product Development Process One of the more significant challenges for reliability engineering in product development is complete execution of the planned reliability process in product development. The reliability tools and techniques outlined in the product plan are often skipped or delayed, minimizing the opportunity for outputs to impact the program […] The post Reliability Integration into the Product Development Process appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
An Introduction, Basic Uses, and Examples of How RBD Calculations Work A reasonable model helps you make informed decisions. In many cases, a simple reliability block diagram provides the insights your team needs to prioritize and achieve the desired reliability performance. Let's create, populate and use RBDs effectively. RBDs comprise of a few simple elements and […] The post Fundamentals of RBD appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
An Introduction, Basic Steps, and Examples of How ALT Goes Wrong Accelerated Life Testing, ALT, is a technique to estimate the time to failure pattern for an item. In short ALT allows us to shorten time. Done well it provides valuable insights into the future. Done poorly, it is a colossal waste of resources. In this […] The post Fundamentals of ALT appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
An Introduction, Basic Steps, and Examples of How HALT Goes Wrong The promise of HALT is to find the weaknesses in your design early in the design process. Understanding the basic concepts underlying HALT enable you do so effectively. Let's talk about this essential discovery tool and how it fits into your program. I call HALT […] The post Fundamentals of HALT appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Creating an Effective Reliability Plan Writing and executing effective reliability plans is a skill that is not often taught in reliability courses or seminars. It falls under the body of knowledge of reliability management, which is a different set of skills than reliability engineering. What is a Reliability Plan and how should it be developed? […] The post Creating an Effective Reliability Plan appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Selecting the Right Reliability Tools There are dozens of quality and reliability tools. How does a reliability practitioner know which specific tools to use in a new reliability program. Should reliability allocation be used? Which types of FMEAs are needed? What about robust design or design margin analysis? How does one go about selecting the […] The post Selecting the Right Reliability Tools appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
An Introduction, Basic Steps, and Examples of How FMEA Goes Wrong Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) starts with brainstorming and ends with prioritized actions. A great tool to get your team thinking about system failures. Let's explore the fundamental steps and beset practices to get value from your analysis. When you suggest the team participate […] The post Fundamentals of FMEA appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
An Introduction, Basic Steps, and Examples of FRACAS Goes Wrong Every failure has valuable information you and your team require to make reliability improvements. During the development process each failure may represent a future recall. Celebrate every failure. Let your FRACAS prioritize which failures to resolve. Failures occur, sometimes a bit too often. Some failures […] The post Fundamentals of FRACAS appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Do Reliability Testing That Adds Value, Informs Decisions, and Provides Information Reliability testing is expensive, time-consuming, and fraught with errors. Is it really worth the effort? Is it necessary? Let's explore relegating testing to only when absolutely necessary status. Let's explore what you and your team can do to instead. Testing results arrive late in […] The post Is Reliability Testing Always Necessary? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
The Importance of Reliability Apportionment and How to Do It Today Your team may understand the system reliability goal, yet they should know the goal for the element they are addressing. Let's discuss why you must do reliability apportionment. Plus, let's explore how it benefits your team. There are a few methods to reliability apportionment. […] The post Reliability Apportionment and How to Do It appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Basic Steps to Building Your Reliability Plan Creating a plan is necessary both for budgeting and buy in. The added focus on reliability will help your team achieve it's reliability goals. Plus, a good plan helps build your credibility and program. Let's explore how to build a reliability plan. First, no two reliability plans are […] The post Basic Steps to Building Your Reliability Plan appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
What To Do When A Customer Requests MTBF You have carefully crafted a detailed reliability goal including function, environment, probability, and duration, plus apportioned it to critical supplied subsystems and components. Your vendor decides to use MTBF instead. What can you do? What should you do? The supplier is critical to the success of the […] The post What To Do When A Customer Requests MTBF appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Time to Failure Data Analysis for Your Factory Equipment We have data. Often an abundance of data concerning equipment failures. Failures per month or MTBF type measures do not reveal sufficient insights to understand the pattern of failures. We need to know if the rate of failures is increasing or not if the maintenance program […] The post Time to Failure Data Analysis for Your Factory Equipment appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Collecting and Analyzing Your Field Data We often have more data than we can to use. For time to failure, warranty claims, and related field data, we should take the time to learn what we can. Let's explore organizing your field data and use basic techniques let the data speak. What kind and where can […] The post Collecting and Analyzing Your Field Data appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Predicting the Value of a Reliability Goal in Your Organization Establishing a reliability goal for a project is often done early. You may already know the reliability goal provides guidance to the entire development and supply chain team. Yet, what is the actual value setting a reliability goal? Value is the return on the investment. […] The post Predicting the Value of a Reliability Goal in Your Organization appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Understanding and Controlling Process Variation Let's discuss sources of variation and how to measure, monitor, and control processes to minimize the differences from one part to the next. Statistical process control (SPC) is a set of tools that provide insights into the changing nature of processes. Product designs include the design engineer's desired dimensions along […] The post Understanding and Controlling Process Variation appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore estimating the total lifecycle costs for a complex system from the point of view of a reliability engineer. Join me in a discussion on what to consider and how to estimate future costs while working early in the program. You need to know this even if your system in not complex or repairable. The post How to Build Your Influence as a Reliability Engineer appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Let's explore estimating the total lifecycle costs for a complex system from the point of view of a reliability engineer. Join me in a discussion on what to consider and how to estimate future costs while working early in the program. You need to know this even if your system in not complex or repairable. The post Life Cycle Cost Analysis for a Reliability Engineer appeared first on Accendo Reliability.
Does a Certification Make You a Professional Reliability Engineer? Obtaining certifications based on your reliability engineering knowledge does not make you a professional. It is how you apply your knowledge that does. Let's explore what it means to be a professional reliability engineer.
It is how you apply your knowledge that does. Let's explore what it means to be a professional reliability engineer.
No, it doesn't.
It's just a piece of paper that conveys you mastered some body of knowledge. You most likely also committed to abide by a code of ethics. Plus you may have committed to continuing education to maintain the certification.
Having a certification means you know the terms, definitions, techniques, and concepts concerning reliability engineering. That’s all.
Does it mean you are a professional? No.
So, why pursue a certification? Because it is good for you and reflects well on you.
Understanding the range of tools available to reliability engineers permits you to select and use the right tool at the right time. You, with some practice and experience, become efficient and effective as a reliability professional.
Will you immediately receive a pay raise? No. Will you handle bigger problems? Most likely.
Being a professional reliability engineer is more about what you accomplish than what is on the wall. Master the knowledge and use it wisely. Solve problems and help create reliable products and systems. That is what being a pro is all about.
Let's discuss what a certification does mean for you and your career.
Let's discuss the key elements you need to create a custom ALT plan. And let's touch on how some ALTs will certainly produce misleading results. Focus on the failure mechanism.
Understand how the applied stress accelerates the damage leading to failure. And, we can briefly discuss the various ways to approach an ALT. So bring your questions and join the discussion.
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How to Create an ALT Plan We cheat time. As reliability engineers, we are asked to peer into the future and predict the time to failure for our products and systems.
So, how do you go about setting up an accelerated life test? There are options that work, and some that do not.
Focus on the failure mechanism. That is the best advice I ever received learning about ALT design.
It is easy to apply a stress for some set time and declare the product is reliable. Yet, the result most likely is not useful. Applying a stress that actually accelerates the desired failure mechanism will get your meaningful results.
So, how do you go about designing an ALT that actually yields valuable information?
ALT takes many forms yet the results of the testing should reveal time to failure information. We should answer the question of how many units will fail over some duration? Unfortunately, even very poor tests will create an answer.
Let's discuss how you can craft meaningful ALTs that provide meaningful results that the science and engineering support.
No ALT is a perfect view of the future, yet creating an ALT that guides decisions with evidence is better than just guessing or hoping.
Let's discuss the key elements you need to create a custom ALT plan. And let's touch on how some ALTs will certainly produce misleading results. Focus on the failure mechanism.
Understand how the applied stress accelerates the damage leading to failure. And, we can briefly discuss the various ways to approach an ALT. So bring your questions and join the discussion.
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2016 Status of Reliability Education Education options have exploded.
For the past 75 years, we read books, gone back to campus, attended workshops, traveled to conferences, and participated in evening meetings. Today we have more options from more sources for our professional development.
Reliability is an engineering discipline that encompasses a broad array of tools and techniques, useful for answering durability and robustness type questions.
Product development teams often rely on reliability engineering professionals to guide, advise and manage reliability programs.
Reliability is a facet in nearly every function of an organization.
This implies the knowledge and skills required for the reliability engineer are comprehensive. The knowledge breadth may span aspects of material science to design constraints to warranty reverse logistics.
How do engineers become reliability professionals? What are the knowledge transfer options available to the reliability profession? How do we get started and maintain our knowledge?
In this webinar, let's discuss what's available, a couple of common paths taken to become a reliability professional, and highlight the strengths and a few weaknesses concerning reliability education.
This is my view of the state of reliability education.
This Accendo Reliability webinar originally broadcast on 12 January 2016.
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How to Prepare for the ASQ CRE Exam You have signed up to sit for the CRE exam.
You have the education and experience. Then you look at the CRE body of knowledge. The breath of statistics, the range of tools, the plethora of concepts.
You need to review the material. Where do you start?
Let’s discuss the exam and certification in general, then talk about how to prepare in detail for the exam and exam day strategy when given this timed test.
Plus let’s talk about how to study.
The live audience was very active in the chat window and provided valuable input, most of which I mention in the event. To see all the comments view the video of the event (available to site members).
If you are interested in taking a course to reinforce your skills and get the support to master the body of knowledge, check out the online, on demand CRE preparation course offered here on Accendo Reliability.
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Exploring Alternatives to MTBF You may already know my position on MTBF.
If not, in short, do not use MTBF at all, ever, in any form. So what should we use instead?
I suggest using reliability, the probability of success over a specific duration.
Let's discuss what will work for you.
Let’s explore MTBF in two parts.
First, let's share some stories about how the use of MTBF leads to misunderstandings and poor decisions. How bad can the use of MTBF really be? What have you seen and how much time have you spent educating others about MTBF?
Second, let me propose that we simply use reliability as a replacement metric.
The probability of success over duration. Right from the definition for reliability. It straight forward, the math is easy, and very few can misinterpret its meaning. For a bonus ass the cost per failure to tie the reliability metrics into business objectives language (money).
Finally, what to do if your organization or vendors are mired in the use of MTBF.
Let's discuss the next steps and what you can do today to minimizes the adverse impact of MTBF. Plus, let's share some success stories of steps various organizations are taking to improve their reliability programs simply by avoiding the use of MTBF.
If you face entrenched positions supporting the use of MTBF, and you want to change to a better measure, this webinar is for you.
If you have moved your organization away from MTBF, please join the conversation and share how you did it.
This Accendo Reliability webinar originally broadcast on 10 November 2015.
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Creating Meaningful Reliability Predictions Early and often during product development, the team needs to know the expected reliability performance of the current design. The values provide information to make decisions.
We have the ability to create meaningful estimates. Or, not.
The best time to estimate the reliability of a design is after all units have shipped and failed.
Thus we know when and why the units failed. This allows us to create an estimate that is fairly accurate. In practice we do not have this luxury, thus rely on a range of tools to create reliability predictions.
Let's start with the notion that parts count predictions are pretty much fiction. They do not provide a meaningful estimate of field performance.
Using an industry database to find and tally failure rates is a futile exercise.
Engineering judgment, field data, vendor experimental evidence, physics of failure models, and accelerated life testing provide a range of tools that we can use to create an estimate that has value.
Sure, these approaches may take more work than a quick parts count prediction, yet provide meaningful results.
Over the course of a project, we may have the large uncertainty of only engineering judgment.
Later we refine the estimates using improved models and analysis. The intent is to provide feedback to the team in an ongoing manner to enable the team to meet or exceed the reliability requirements.
Let's talk about what works and how to find the information you need to make reliability predictions.
Plus, we'll bash Mil Hdbk 217 a little, too.
Providing estimates that forecast field reliability performance is our goal.
This Accendo Reliability webinar originally broadcast on 13 October 2015.
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Asking a Vendor for Reliability Data Selecting as a supplier for components or subsystems involves many aspects including the desired reliability performance.
Once selected the ability of the supplier to provide items that meet or exceed the reliability requirements relies on their understanding of the requirements and operational conditions related to the specific item within the system.
It also relies on the supplier’s knowledge of their own design and manufacturing processes as it related to the reliability performance.
Specifying reliability tasks, such as FMEA, HALT, ALT, demonstration testing, etc.
Does little to actually guarantee the item actually meeting requirements, unless the implementation of the activities is of value to the supplier. The specific activities described in other parts of this section outline how to evaluate the effective application of the activity.
One way to assist suppliers is to not make specific activities requirements.
The objective is to receive items that meet requirements for the end users, not to practice the use of various reliability related tasks.
Instead ask the supplier to provide the accumulated evidence, at specific points in the program, detailing the current estimates related to the reliability requirements.
The evidence presented is at the discretion of the supplier and evaluated by the program for suitability. Does the evidence come to the natural conclusions presented?
They should provide a logical, coherent argument.
This Accendo Reliability webinar originally broadcast on 15 September 2015.
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