Always Plot the Data
We don’t just rely on the numbers – we always plot the data!
We review how we use plots to look past the numbers, and to be aware of common gotchas!
QDD 072 Always Plot the Data
SOR 787 Working with a Lab
Working with a Lab
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss how you go about finding a lab to help you come up with some meaningful reliability information. Does that laboratory exist?
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SOR 786 Strength-Stress with Limited Information
Strength-Stress with Limited Information
Abstract
Chris and Fred discuss this thing called ‘stress-strength’ we hear a lot about in the world of reliability … especially when we need to use it to work out ‘reliability stuff.’
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MM S5:E02 Bennett Fitch
Bennett Fitch
In this week’s episode, we have Bennett Fitch, Chief Strategy Officer at Noria Corporation, joining Ryan LIVE at the 2022 Reliable Plant Conference. We’ll explore Bennett’s extensive experience in lubrication and oil analysis to uncover practical tips and tricks for improving lubrication practices in your own organization. Tune in today!
QDD 071 Supplier Control Plans and Design Specs
Supplier Control Plans and Design Specs
Supplier control plans and design specs can go hand-in-hand in the quest for quality.
Control plans aren’t just for quality professionals! Learn how partnering with suppliers for a simple control plan can benefit your design process.
What do you see in a ‘Probability’ Plot?
What do you see in a ‘Probability’ Plot?
podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson
Some of you might have heard about probability plots … like Weibull plots. Some of you might not. A Weibull plot is a really useful way of quickly ‘looking’ at data and being able to ‘see’ really useful things. This could be seeing that a system’s failure rate is decreasing over time … which usually means there are manufacturing defects. It could be seeing that the rate of failure of a system is increasing over time … which means the system is accumulating damage or wearing out. And lots of other things. So, let’s look at a different sort of ‘probability’ plot … and see what we can work out from it. And that means working out what we need to do to improve reliability. Join this webinar if you want to learn how to see really useful things in lines that you might not have appreciated in the past.
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RM 102: Contract Manufacturer Selection Process Best Practices
Contract Manufacturer Selection Process Best Practices
Today, we’re going to talk about contract manufacturing. Do you have a circuit assembly that needs to be built? Don’t have the equipment in-house or enough bandwidth or specialized expertise to build it? You may be best served by utilizing the services of a contract manufacturer.
Contract manufacturers come in all shapes, sizes and capabilities.
Should I seek out a Tier 1 manufacturer? How about Tier 2, 3, 4? What does tier stand for anyway?
should I have my assemblies built overseas or in-country? What about issues such as ITAR? Who will be providing the components? What if I need more than just boards assembled such as design, testing and box build?
To answer these and so many more questions I’ve invited my friend and colleague David Raby to be my guest.
David is the president of STI electronics, founded in 1982 by David’s father the late Jim Raby. Those of you who have been around the electronics industry for some time will know Jim Raby for his work with the US Navy in establishing military standards for electronics manufacturing and the development of the NASA and Department of Defense Soldering Schools. Over the past 40 years, STI Electronics has expanded its focus from consulting and technical seminars to providing training, laboratory analysis, advanced research and development, microelectronics assembly, prototyping, and small to medium volume PCB contract assembly for the electronics industry.
David graduated from Auburn University with a bachelors degree in Aviation Management.
David Raby’s Contact Info:
draby@stiusa.com
www.stiusa.com
The Concept to Creation Podcast episode featuring David Raby:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szJ06lnmXb4&t=6s
SOR 785 Restarting Quality
Restarting Quality
Abstract
Greg and Fred discuss the future of quality and reliability – which may be ‘back to the future’ of quality.
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SOR 784 Decision Fatigue
Decision Fatigue
Abstract
Greg and Fred discuss the importance for making smart decisions. The challenge is that after Covid we are all tired of making decisions. So, have we lost our perspective and even our sense of humor in understanding context in making smart decisions.
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MM S5:E01 Ramesh Gulati
Ramesh Gulati
Every major industry relies on semiconductors, including automobile makers and the defense industry. This resource is so vital to our economy and society, yet it’s taking a long time to pass a bill to alleviate the shortage. Now, American semiconductor giants are warning lawmakers that they may relocate overseas if they continue to be unsupported. Ramesh Gulati, the Reliability Sherpa, is back on the show to share his thoughts on this situation and the impact this will have on our industry now and in the future. Listen today!
QDD 070 Use FMEA to Design for In-Process Testing
Use FMEA to Design for In-Process Testing
Our manufacturing friends are approaching us with a problem.
They want to test the product during manufacturing. The way the product is currently designed doesn’t let them do this, or not easily.
Can we make a design change so they can test?
Imagine that they’re coming to us with this question before we’ve completed the design. Can they really see the future?
Perhaps, with strategic use of FMEA. We talk through a scenario of how to do it.
SOR 783 A Facilitator’s Role
A Facilitator’s Role
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the essence of a facilitator’s role in leading meetings and reliability methods. This role is discussed from the viewpoint of reliability applications.
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SOR 782 A PFMEA Use Question
A PFMEA Use Question
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing an interesting question from a subscriber to the Inside FMEA series. The question has to do with selected process steps on a Process FMEA, and the efficacy and value of the occurrence rating being verified later in pilot assembly or trial production.
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RiM 13: What is RCM?
What is RCM?
In this episode, I speak with John Seaman, who answers my questions about RCM. He simplified the RCM methodology and provided some extraordinary explanations of what RCM is and what it is not. We also discussed the difference between Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and RCM, where RCM is the continuation of the FMECA process and answers how the failure matters and what can be done to mitigate the consequences of the failure.
If you have any questions about RCM, you can contact John Seaman via LinkedIn.
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QDD 069 Use FMEA to Choose Critical Design Features
Use FMEA to Choose Critical Design Features
We’re heading into pilot production.
We’ve got to finish those design specs and engineering drawings!
- Manufacturing wants to start cutting steel for molds.
- Suppliers want to work out the specs on their end.
- QA is asking what they should inspect.
Before you pass it along, have you identified what features are critical? Does it align with managing risk? And are you communicating that effectively on your specs and drawings?
Creating design specs is an important part of engineering design. We review a way to choose critical design features, based on risk.
