Software reliability and Hardware reliability are two distinct Concepts within the field of engineering each with its own unique characteristics and measurement challenges.
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Reliability Knowledge
Welcome to "Reliability Knowledge," a series dedicated to sharing insights and expertise on the critical role of reliability in product development, useful life, and wear-out life. The articles and videos are designed for engineers, product developers, and anyone interested in understanding how to create products that not only meet but exceed reliability expectations throughout their entire lifecycle.
Reliability in Product Development. Useful Life Reliability. Wear Out Life Reliability. Here you'll gain access to a wealth of knowledge that bridges the gap between theory and practice in reliability engineering.
How to Fit Data to a Distribution
Understanding the different types of data and their respective uses is critical for product development, testing, and analysis. Each type of data plays a role in ensuring that products meet quality standards and fulfill user needs. As a mechanical engineer with a focus on R&D testing and data analysis, you would likely encounter and utilize these various data types throughout the product development and validation process.
[Read more…]How to Define Proper Product Reliability Goal Video
Defining a proper product reliability goal is a critical step in ensuring that a product meets customer expectations and performs adequately throughout its intended lifespan. This also involves a careful balance between the required level of reliability and the associated costs and complexities of achieving that reliability.
[Read more…]How to Define Proper Product Reliability Goal
Defining a proper product reliability goal is a critical step in ensuring that a product meets customer expectations and performs adequately throughout its intended lifespan. This also involves a careful balance between the required level of reliability and the associated costs and complexities of achieving that reliability.
[Read more…]What is GR&R (video)
Gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) is a statistical tool used in quality control to assess a measurement system’s capability. It evaluates the amount of variation in the measurement data that is due to the measurement system itself rather than the product being measured. GR&R helps to determine if a measurement system is reliable and whether it’s producing repeatable and reproducible measurements.
[Read more…]What is GR&R
Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) is a statistical tool used in quality control to assess a measurement system’s capability. It evaluates the amount of variation in the measurement data that is due to the measurement system itself, rather than the product being measured.
[Read more…]ALT in Depth
Accelerated life testing, ALT, is a method used in reliability engineering to assess the lifespan and performance of a product under accelerated stress conditions. The goal is to uncover potential faults and failures in a shorter time frame than would be possible under normal operating conditions. ALT is particularly useful when the product’s expected lifespan is long and waiting for failures to occur naturally is not feasible.
[Read more…]Test Type to Catch Supplier Defects
Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) and Highly Accelerated Stress Audit (HASA) are advanced testing methods used to identify potential defects in full assemblies, while burn-in testing is typically applied at the component level. These tests are designed to expose products to extreme conditions to precipitate failures, allowing for corrective actions before the products reach customers.
[Read more…]Six Sigma In 9 Minutes
Six Sigma gives you the tools and techniques to determine what’s making the manufacturing process slow down, how you can eliminate the delays, improve the process, and fix further issues along the way. It is a methodology that has seen worldwide adoption. This video also provides detailed examples on how each of the two Six Sigma methodologies work. The example we’ll be considering is how a car manufacturing company is able to achieve its goals with the help of the Six Sigma methodologies, DMAIC and DMADV.
[Read more…]Test Design for Component Life
Designing a proper test for the life of an electromechanical component involves several steps and considerations. Here next steps proposed to do:
Step #1: Define the Test Objectives: Clearly outline the expected functions and specifications of the component. Identify potential failure modes and criteria. This step is crucial to ensure that the test is aligned with the design specifications and customer requirements of the electromechanical device.
[Read more…]Degradation Test and Diagnostics
Degradation testing for electromechanical components, such as pumps, valves, and sensors, involves a series of steps to identify wear and tear that could lead to system failure. The goal is to detect these signs of degradation early enough to replace the component before it causes a failure.
[Read more…]t-Test Introduction
The t-test was first described by William Sealy Gosset in 1908, when he published his article under the pseudonym ‘student’ while working for a brewery. Gosset, an Englishman, developed the t-test and t distribution, and he is considered the “godfather” of the t-test.
[Read more…]Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is a proactive approach used by industries to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of their assets. It involves regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, parts replacement, and equipment repairs to prevent unplanned downtime.
[Read more…]HALT or ALT ? Is it Only One Letter Differences?
HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) is the foundation for the definition of HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening) and HASA (Highly Accelerated Stress Audit).
HALT is primarily used to expose weaknesses in the design of a product by subjecting it to extreme environmental conditions such as temperature, vibration, and humidity, in order to identify and eliminate design flaws and weak points before the product is released to the market.
[Read more…]Data Fit to Distribution
Understanding the different types of data and thier respective uses is critical for product delveopment testing and analysis.
Each type of eo f data plays a a role in ensuring that products meet quality standards and fulfill user needs.
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