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Stop calling us “Kissing Cousins”

Stop calling us “Kissing Cousins”

I have heard that “Reliability and Quality are kissing cousins” and also that “Reliability is Quality over time.”  Neither of these definitions ring true to me.  To be honest I’m a smidge offended because both of these terms diminish the value of the objective of reliability.  I would state that reliability is “The design of a device or system so that it works as intended consistently over it’s defined use-life.”  To me the key differentiator from my definition and the previous two descriptions of reliability is the word “design.”

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Design for Lean

Design for Lean

In this article series, we covered several topics in the area of product development and project management.  We will now begin to explore process improvement with the topic “Design for Lean”.  While design for lean may be a subtopic within product development, it helps us understand operational risks, operational costs, enables operational planning and process improvement.

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RCM — The Traps of Poorly Written Failure Modes

RCM — The Traps of Poorly Written Failure Modes

Common Mistakes in Writing Failure Modes

As we mentor RCM facilitators, we try to help them to develop strong techniques so that as they facilitate the RCM Blitz™ process they are able to work with any RCM team to develop a solid list of failure modes that are actually occurring to your equipment or are likely to occur at some time. One of the ways to become stronger at developing good failure modes is to be able to recognize a poorly written or bad failure mode. Below is a list of what we believe are common traps that result in the listing of poor failure modes. [Read more…]

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The 39 Subjects of Asset Management

The 39 Subjects of Asset Management

Understanding the different functions and disciplines of asset management

The Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) has worked with the major bodies (SMRP, PEMAC, IAM, etc.) to achieve a consensus on the major subjects within asset management.

These subjects are intended to describe the complete scope of topics within asset management.   You can download the GFMAM guide for free here.  It is important that anyone who wishes to understand asset management has an understanding of each of these topics,  and hopefully some experience in each. [Read more…]

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Using Scenario Analysis for Risk Based, Decision Making

Guest Post by Greg Caroll (first posted on CERM ® RISK INSIGHTS – reposted here with permission)

ISO 31000:2018 stresses the need for risk management to be integrated into operational functionality and decision making, but little has be written on how to actually achieve this.  Scenario Analysis is not a modern technology but how you can provide operational management with risk based decision marking collateral. [Read more…]

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Non-destructive Testing of Welds

Non-destructive Testing of Welds

Non-destructive testing of welds. Welding processes and methods can introduce contaminants and metallurgical defects into the weld. If a weld is required to withstand severe loading conditions and stresses it is critical to insure its quality meets minimum standards. Welds can be tested by destructive and non-destructive techniques. Most production is tested by use of non-destructive methods. The most common non-destructive tests to check welds are Visual Inspection, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Acoustic Emission and Radiography. Keywords: NDT, quality control, non-conformance, verification, weld procedure. [Read more…]

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Use The Force in Your Favor

Use The Force in Your Favor

We all would like a clear path to achieve what we need.  But we all know that it’s not the clear sections of the path where we spend most of our time.  In product development many of these events we label as “obstacles” are in fact other individuals.

If these team members are noted as being strong enough to be considered an obstacle that means they have strength.  This is a good quality in a team member.  If we were to get ourselves headed in “generally” the same direction a lot of progress could be made very quickly.

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The 7 Requirements of an Asset Management System

The 7 Requirements of an Asset Management System

Understanding the Requirements of the ISO 55001 Standard

When looking through the ISO 55001 standard, one may quickly become overwhelmed with the requirements.

The ISO 55001 standard was written in a way that groups the requirements, making it easier to understand & implement the standard.

This is different that subjects found in asset management (which we will discuss next week).  These are the requirements that must be met if one to certify themselves against the ISO 55001 standard. [Read more…]

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The Future of Enterprise Risk Management in the 2020’s

The Future of Enterprise Risk Management in the 2020’s

Guest Post by Greg Caroll (first posted on CERM ® RISK INSIGHTS – reposted here with permission)

The 2009 release of ISO 31000 was the first step across the threshold into 21st century risk management. Unfortunately the industry that has developed around it has firmly grabbed the doorway and won’t let go.  Although the latest revisions make references to decision making and integration into functional purpose, it totally misses the point of risk management, which is to assist navigating a complex world. [Read more…]

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Electric Motor Variable Speed Drives Operation

Electric Motor Variable Speed Drives Operation

Electric motor variable speed drives operation. Alternating current electric motor speeds can be changed by the use of a frequency converter. This device changes the frequency of the alternating current to the motor. This then changes the rotating speed of the motor’s internal magnetic field. The speed of the rotor responds accordingly and so allows for variable speed control of connected items. When these devices are used there are several issues that need to be addressed to insure successful selection and long-term operation. Keywords: VSD, precise speed control, over- speed, motor controller, frequency inverter. [Read more…]

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Small Satellites, Emerging Technology and Big Opportunities (part seven of seven) – Ok … now what?

Small Satellites, Emerging Technology and Big Opportunities (part seven of seven) – Ok … now what?

There is no question that standardizing processes, techniques and best practices has contributed greatly to technological evolution. Just writing down or passing on what has worked well in the past helps anyone’s learning process. But there are many problems associated with this approach when blind obedience kills critical thinking.

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How to analyze Design of Experiment Data

How to analyze Design of Experiment Data

Many times, a complete analysis is not performed with DOE testing. However, the learning value is substantial for model building situations and only takes a small amount of additional time if you know what you are looking for. In this video, we give an overview of the key items we look for to develop break throughs in product and process development. This same process has been used for the majority of our 25+ years of DOE experience. [Read more…]