Being a Great Conveyor of Knowledge
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Carl and Fred continue discussing the subject of teaching reliability. This episode builds on SOR 390 Reliability Engineers as Good Teachers.
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SOR 391 Being a Great Conveyor of Knowledge
SOR 390 Reliability Engineers as Good Teachers
Reliability Engineers as Good Teachers
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Carl and Fred discussing some of the finer points of teaching the subject of reliability.
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Making the FMEA Scope Visible
Adding Clarity to Your FMEA
Before commencing with the FMEA meetings, it is essential to visibly show the nature and scope of the analysis. This article discusses different ways FMEA scope can be made visible, and why this is a necessary step.
“The soul cannot think without a picture” – Aristotle
SOR 382 Do Certifications or Degrees Help a Reliability Engineer?
Do Certifications or Degrees Help a Reliability Engineer?
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Carl and Fred discussing the role of certifications and degrees in forming the career path of a reliability engineer. This discussion builds off the previous podcast on the ultimate goal of a reliability career.
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SOR 381 Ultimate Career Goal for Reliability Engineering
Ultimate Career Goal for Reliability Engineering
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Carl and Fred discuss a suggested topic from a listener: what is the ultimate career goal for a reliability engineer? Which are the advantages and disadvantages for each possible career path?
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Determining the Scope of the FMEA
The first step in FMEA preparation
Every journey begins with a statement of the goal or objective. Why would it be any different for FMEA? Yet, some FMEA teams do not clearly identifying the focus of the analysis. This sounds simple, and it is; but, it is very important. This article explains why.
“Begin with the end in mind” – Stephen Covey
SOR 370 Principle 3 Integrating Reliability with Development Process
Principle 3: Integrating Reliability with Development Process
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Carl and Fred discussing the three most important principles that summarize the reliability philosophy of successful companies, focusing on the third principle.
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SOR 369 Principle 2 Design in Reliability
Principle 2 Design in Reliability
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Carl and Fred discussing the three most important principles that summarize the reliability philosophy of successful companies, with focus on the second principle.
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SOR 368 Principle 1 Achieving or Calculating Reliability
Principle 1 Achieving or Calculating Reliability
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Carl and Fred discussing the question: Is it more important to calculate reliability or to achieve reliability?
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Milestone Achieved!
Inside FMEA has Achieved its First Milestone!
This article culminates the first major milestone in the Inside FMEA series of articles: the “FMEA Fundamentals Series.” The next series is called: “FMEA Preparation Series.”
“Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” Nelson Mandela
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SOR 362 Reliability and Industrial Designers
Reliability and Industrial Designers
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Carl and Fred discussing design requirements and how they influence reliability decisions.
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SOR 361 Considering Interfaces in Reliability Work
Considering Interfaces in Reliability Work
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Carl and Fred discuss the various types of interfaces in electrical and mechanical systems and how they should be included in reliability analyses.
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FMEA Q and A – Where do reliability requirements belong in an FMEA?
FMEA Q and A
Can you take into account reliability or durability functions in an FMEA? How can this be done? A reader asks this question, and it is discussed and answered in this FMEA Q and A article.
“A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.”
Francis Bacon
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SOR 349 Deeper Dive into Failure Mechanisms
Deeper Dive into Failure Mechanisms
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Carl and Fred discussing the importance of understanding and applying failure mechanisms in achieving high reliability.
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SOR 348 Speaking Reliability with Management
Speaking Reliability with Management
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Carl and Fred discussing to talk with management about the subject of reliability.
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