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Home » Archives for Kirk Gray » Page 10

Kirk Gray — Active Contributor

Author of Accelerated Reliability articles and Next Generation HALT and HASS, plus, co-host on Speaking of Reliability.


This author's archive lists contributions of articles and episodes.

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SOR 423 Thoughts on Galaxy Fold Reliability

SOR 423 Thoughts on Galaxy Fold Reliability

Thoughts on Galaxy Fold Reliability

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing the recent failures of the new folding Samsung Galaxy phone and what might have been missed in their testing video.
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SOR 416 How to Use Reliability Specifications Well

SOR 416 How to Use Reliability Specifications Well

How to Use Reliability Specifications Well

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing Reliability Specifications and how companies set reliability requirements in new products
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SOR 415 Making Reliability Training Effective

SOR 415 Making Reliability Training Effective

Making Reliability Training Effective

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing reliability training and the best way to have new reliability development techniques.
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SOR 411 Kirk Gets a New Laptop, How Long Before There is a Problem?

SOR 411 Kirk Gets a New Laptop, How Long Before There is a Problem?

Kirk Gets a New Laptop, How Long Before There is a Problem?

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing Kirk’s purchase of a new laptop and his expectations of reliability.
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SOR 410 How Does an Organization Pay Attention to The Right Stuff?

SOR 410 How Does an Organization Pay Attention to The Right Stuff?

How Does an Organization Pay Attention to The Right Stuff?

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing recent aircraft failures and how suppliers sort through all the reported data on failures and complaints from the field.
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SOR 407 Should Component Temperature Specifications Limit HALT Stress?

SOR 407 Should Component Temperature Specifications Limit HALT Stress?

Should Component Temperature Specifications Limit HALT Stress?

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing manufacturing thermal specifications of components and how HALT is used to find margins beyond specifications.
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SOR 406 Variability of Weather Data

SOR 406 Variability of Weather Data

Variability of Weather Data

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing the differences in weather conditions in their home locations and how variable extremes in environmental conditions and impacts to equipment design and its reliability.
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SOR 403 How to Balance Features and Reliability

SOR 403 How to Balance Features and Reliability

How to Balance Features and Reliability

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing decisions made regarding the costs, features and reliability when make a purchase of home appliances and other consumer products.
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by Kirk Gray 2 Comments

SOR 402 How to Build An Understanding of HALT

SOR 402 How to Build An Understanding of HALT

How to Build An Understanding of HALT

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing good, better and best ways to introduce and motivate a company to use weakness discovery test methodology.
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SOR 393 How Did You Learn Reliability Engineering?

SOR 393 How Did You Learn Reliability Engineering?

How Did You Learn Reliability Engineering?

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing how his career path led to being a reliability engineer and meeting a working with Gregg Hobbs. Ph.D. the reliability leader that gave him a new perspective on HALT and HASS.
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SOR 392 Car Reliability Exceptions Declared by Manufacturer

SOR 392 Car Reliability Exceptions Declared by Manufacturer

Car Reliability Exceptions Declared by Manufacturer

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing his purchase of a new car and the manufacturers environmental condition as declared in the owners manual.
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SOR 380 How to Find an Intermittent Failure Mechanism?

SOR 380 How to Find an Intermittent Failure Mechanism?

How to Find an Intermittent Failure Mechanism?

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing ways to find intermittent system failures.
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SOR 379 What is Operational Failure and How Do I Know?

SOR 379 What is Operational Failure and How Do I Know?

What is Operational Failure and How Do I Know?

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing a real case of product failure for a OEM sub-supplier and determining how to isolate the cause
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SOR 372 Best Practices When Dealing with Field Failures

SOR 372 Best Practices When Dealing with Field Failures

Best Practices When Dealing with Field Failures

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing the value of  getting field failures returned for failure analysis and best practices in determining the causes.
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by Kirk Gray 5 Comments

SOR 371 Quality and Reliability Relationship

SOR 371 Quality and Reliability Relationship

Quality and Reliability Relationship

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing the relationship between quality and reliability. Quality can lead to a functional failure but sometimes is cosmetic or feel of a product.
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