Fundamentals of Stress-Strength Analysis

By Fred Schenkelberg

September 11, 2018 / 9am Pacific time

If your product is stronger than the applied stress, it should work. The concept of the stress/strength relationship is well known, yet did you know both stress and strength change over time? Let’s use the best information and tools for this analysis.

If your product is stronger than the applied stress, it should work. The concept of the stress/strength relationship is well known, yet did you know both stress and strength change over time? Let’s use the best information and tools for this analysis.

The key idea of stress/strength or derating for electrical engineers is to design a product using materials and components that will have the suitable strength to withstand the stress condition experienced over the expected duration of use. The term, margin, refers to the distance between the minimum strength to expected maximum stress. We know that when there is little or no margin, failures are more likely to occur.

Let’s talk about the information necessary to understand the expected stress, the strength, along with how both will change over time. There are a number of ways to estimate failure rates depending on what data you have available. The better your data, the better your estimates.

The engineers doing the design work select the materials and components and need the best available understanding of stress and strength, and how they change over time, in order to design in reliability right from the start. While desirable to get data for every material type and component along with every possible applied stresses, that just isn’t feasible. So let’s also talk about a few strategies to narrow down the focus to the critical few that require the best possible data for a stress/strength analysis.

As always, this webinar will be very interactive, with plenty of prompts for your comments and questions. So bring your questions and problems around applying stress/strength concepts. Let’s talk about how you can improve your product’s design with a better analysis.This is a one-hour free webinar.

Failure Modes of Bearings & V-Belts

By Terry Harris

September 11, 2018 / 8am Pacific Time

$50

A Reliable Process Solutions 1-hour webinar event focused on providing you practical content to improve your reliability program today.

This webinar will include presentation and discussion on:

• The 30 Failure Modes of Bearings
• How Bearings can fail in storage and installation
• Predict and Prevent Bearing Failures
• Fundamentals of V-Belts

Sign up is direct with Reliable Process Solutions. After payment they will forward the link for the GotoWebinar event or provided access to the recording. There are also options to buy bundles of webinars (3 for $105, 6 for $179 and all 12 in 2018 for $299. You determine which 3 or 6 topics yould like to include in your bundle.

The Role of Reliability in Risk-Based Decision-Making

By Jim Breneman

September 13, 2018 / 9am Pacific time

As most of you are well aware, ISO 9001:2015 is a risk-based standard. In addition to the Quality Systems Management that must recognize risk and opportunities in all aspects of a business (Sections 4.1 & 4.2 of ISO9001-2015); Section 6 states that the organization shall “determine risks and opportunities that need to be addressed.” Thus we have arrived at the need for Risk-Based thinking and Risk Management. But since there are typically too many risks, and not enough money to address all of them, how and what do we do?

First you have to set a Risk “goal” (in terms of Reliability & –possibly Safety—depending on the product). Allocate this top-level Risk goal among the sub-systems (and lower if that makes sense). This will set the Design Reliability (& Safety) goals.

This presentation will illustrate some examples of how to model reliability via Weibull Analysis, Reliability Growth Modeling, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEA and Monte Carlo Analysis to project Risk (and achieve a reliable and safe product). Of the Risk Management processes this presentation will concentrate in the areas of Qualitative risk analysis Quantitative risk analysis Examples using various Reliability & Statistical tools (FMEA, Weibull Analysis, Monte-Carlo Simulation, and others) will illustrate “calculating” risk and how to prioritize risks against a “standard.”… even when your data is sparse (or possibly non-existent). In addition, you’ll see some methods to help in telling the Boss bad news: “We can’t do this project in the time frame (a budget – time risk to the company) as quickly as you want.” (without getting thrown out of his office, or worse).

Graduate School: Questions and Opportunities in M&D

By Iris Rivero, Ph.D., Iowa State University, Richard Wysk, Ph.D., North Carolina State University and Pedro Huebner, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

September 11, 2018 / 11am Pacific time

Targeted at an undergraduate audience, the webinar addresses a variety of topics ranging from the advantages of holding masters or doctoral degrees in the area, choosing the program that best suits you, current research and industry trends, and alternatives to fund your education.

Uses for Infrared Inspections For Facility Engineers

By Mary F Molle

September 11, 2018 / 12pm Pacific time

This presentation will provide participants with insights on applications of infrared thermography, as well as related non-destructive testing, used by facility engineers. This discussion will review common applications such as inspections of electrical systems, flat roofs, and steam.

Participants will be introduced to newer applications such as inspection of solar fields, energy savings and LEEDS certifications. Current industry standards that apply to each type of inspection will be reviewed. Generic Scope of Work templates will be made available. Additional technologies, such as nuclear flat roof surveys and electric field vector mapping, will be explained.

Practical Reliability Engineering for Industry

By Dr. Alec Feinberg

September 11/12/18/19, 2018 / 8:30am-12pm Pacific time

$850 for the 4-Day webinar

This is an intense, practical course for industry focusing on applying reliability in real world situations. It uses a stage gate approach to reliability as product transition from the Idea Phase, Evaluate, Develop, Transition and lastly to the Production Stage. This is a 14 hour webinar, (broken down into 4 half days) and includes course material and reliability software (30- day trial) to accelerate learning. The material provides depth and exposure to the industry’s reliability science. You must participate in all 4 days.

We start with basic methods in reliability & quality, providing full explanation of how to grow reliability in a commercial environment and translate that into ROI dollars. Reliability growth starts in the Design Idea phase using tools like FMEA, reliability predictions, and reverse engineering. Here we provide a formal method for providing a detailed reliability plan for the product. We describe how to develop the plan with management and engineers so that everyone is involved and sample sizes and cost are obtained up front. We move into Evaluation stage gate demonstrating and analyzing reliability in the testing phase with prototypes. We describe how to organize an effective DART (Design Assessment Reliability Testing) plan that includes HALT. We detail the method of test design by failure modes. As the product matures and the design becomes frozen, we move into the Development stage gate where we often do Design Maturity Testing demonstrating reliability with qualification testing. We go over the common specification and describe how to design test with and without specifications. Reliability statistical analysis is key and is accessible to the student through our professional DfRSoft software tool. Each student has the software to follow along during the course to help problem solving quickly. This jump starts ones capability. We then move into the Transition stage gate. Here we are concerned with production screening such as HASS.

Setting Up for Success

By Cliff Williams

September 12, 2018  / 9am Pacific time

In his book ‘Good to Great’ Jim Collins tells us that the secret to success is to have the right people in the right seats on the right bus. How many of our organizations actually achieve that? What are some of the reasons we don’t succeed? During this webcast we will see that perhaps the biggest reason we don’t succeed is simply we don’t really know what the ‘right people’ look like. We will look at how we normally determine if the people are right based on what we expect them to do as it compares to their skill sets. For example – why is it that so many College Quarter Backs or Junior A hockey players fail to make the big time and play in the NFL or NHL? Getting closer to home we will look at why many people who are put in the role of maintenance and reliability leaders continue to struggle even though they seem well suited for the job and turn out to be the wrong people in the right seats. As we look at the reasons that this happens we will look at what it is exactly that these leaders need to do, know and understand in order to succeed. We can assure you that what you’ll learn from this presentation will change how you approach filling the vacancies within your organization! We promise you that you will listen, learn and laugh!

Realizing Value with Data in a Maintenance and Reliability Program

By Scott Larson

September 13, 2018 / 9am Pacific time

Many companies today are recognizing the importance and opportunity to better utilize data in their maintenance and reliability programs. This paper will discuss where to begin by exploring the infrastructure and building blocks that need to be in place to move data capture to the next level. It will then move onto exploring the different ways that time series data, both automatically and manually collected, can be used to support and enhance a company’s maintenance and reliability programs by utilizing new technologies along with other data and process analytical methods.

Manual Cleaning of Printed Board Assemblies – Step By Step Guide

By Bob Willis

September 17, 2018 / 6:30-8am Pacific Time

$25 for members / $95 non-members

After rework, modification or second stage assembly cleaning may need to be considered. Ideally a no clean flux, gel or solder paste should be used to avoid the need to clean selected areas. If manual cleaning is to be conducted every effort should be made to use materials or application methods that result in the minimum residues from the soldering process.

Planning and training staff in manual cleaning is very important to get the best possible result visually and to maintain product reliability. This is one of the first training sessions to cover manual cleaning of board assemblies, highlighting the problems and solutions to manual cleaning.

Characterisation & Testing of Hydrophobic & Water Resistant Coatings – Next Generation in Coating Technology

September 18, 2018  / 6:30-8am Pacific Time

In preparation for the event and to ensure you are equipped to get the maximum benefit from the event, please read our simple Webinar Guidelines https://www.bobwillis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/WebinarAttendance2017.pdf

The application of electronics into new and increasingly harsh environments has paved the way for the development of a new generation of hydrophobic and water resistant coatings. Whilst traditional conformal coatings have been highly successful, they still absorb some moisture due to their polymeric nature. Issues have also arisen in terms of the coverage of fine details. The application of a hydrophobic coating, on its own or in addition to the conformal coatings may prove a potential solution to overcome these issues. This webinar looks at the application of these hydrophobic coatings both to a bare board and deposited on top of a conformal coating

The webinar will cover:

Hydrophobic and water resistant coatings
Surface insulation resistance (SIR) humidity tests
Condensation testing
Water contact angle and surface energy tests
Future development work

The webinar will run for between 45-60min with question and answer session. The webinars are limited to 100 delegates/companies. A copy of each of the slides presented and links to NPL reports will be provided after the webinar

Why still difficult to predict and/or measure?

By Dr. Bongtae Han

September 18, 2018  / 8am Pacific Time

The warpage of advanced substrates and surface mount components is one of the most critical engineering quantities to the assembly yield. In spite of significant advancements in numerical modeling and optical methods, it is still difficult to predict and/or measure the warpage quantitatively.

This seminar reviews the current procedures to predict and measure the warpage. Selected results from each technique are presented to illustrate advantages and limitations. Technical challenges associated with accurate prediction and measurement are addressed and potential solutions are discussed.

Guidance for the Corrective Action Process

By Duke Okes

September 18, 2018  / 10am Pacific time

$199

8D, A3 and 5-Whys are widely promoted techniques for problem solving. However, there are distinct differences in their application. Understanding these and knowing how to select and/or integrate them will provide a more effective approach to problem solving. If your organization struggles with the use of a formal corrective action process, one of the reasons could be that the models/forms often do not provide sufficient detail.

In this webinar, industry veteran Duke Okes will teach you how to decide which of the three approaches (viz. 8D, A3 and 5-Whys) is best suited to the type of problems and environment in your organization, and how to ensure that your team understands the proper use of each approach. Okes will focus on the use of the three problem solving techniques for quality management corrective action applications (e.g., ISO 9001 and its derivations) – such as customer complaints, nonconforming products/services, or audit findings. What makes the webinar special is that you can also apply this information for corrective actions related to other management system problems – such as environmental (ISO 14001), safety (ISO 45001), IT (ISO 20000), asset management (ISO 55001), etc.

Okes will walk you through the backgrounds, strengths, and weaknesses of each approach. He will teach you when and how to use the three different approaches. You will learn the purpose of each approach, the differences between them, as well as how to integrate them to achieve better results. Okes will show you how to match their use to the right type of problem, and provide examples of forms typically used for each approach – as well as the variations often applied (e.g., 8D vs. G8D, 5-whys vs. 3×5-whys), along with parallels to PDCA, six sigma and other problem solving models. He will also provide useful links to additional examples and support materials for you to check out later.

After attending this webinar, you will be able to effectively communicate the proper use of each of the three problem solving approaches, and achieve better corrective action responses.

Here is a taste of what you will uncover in this instructive session:

• Potential backgrounds of each of the three approaches
• Strengths and weaknesses of each approach
• Matching their use to the right type of problem
• Example of forms typically used for each
• Variations often applied to each (e.g., 8D vs. G8D, 5-whys vs. 3×5-whys)
• Parallels to PDCA, six sigma and other problem solving models

Reliability Physics and FEA: A Perfect Match in the Electronics Industry

By Natalie Hernandez

September 20, 2018 / 11am Eastern Time

The electronics industry has always been in an innovative technological evolution. With the changes in needs and deliverables, electronics reliability issues emerge as well. From smart watches to wind power to electric vehicles, reliability is the common denominator of manufacturing robust products. Approaching the challenge of developing a durable product requires a deep comprehension of reliability physics and its interplay with FEA. Implementing both methodologies facilitates a better understanding of a PCBAs response to environmental conditions. This webinar will demonstrate that assessing board-level reliability and computing lifetime predictions, with casing and other mechanical constraints incorporated, is pertinent to successful products.

Physics of Failure 4-day Webinar

By Dr. Abhijit Dasgupta

September 25/27, October 2/4, 2018 / 8am-11:30 Pacific Time

$850

This course offers an introductory understanding of some of the key engineering accelerated test techniques needed to develop reliable electronic products. Participants are presented with various physics of failure methods to design and test for reliability.

Participants will . . .
• Learn how products really fail and understand key reliability issues.
• Become acquainted with the failure modes and mechanisms associated with various electronic devices and assemblies.
• Determine the stresses associated with the qualification of reliable electronic equipment and examine techniques to address problems of reliability.
• Investigate the usage and applicability of reliability standards and handbooks.

How to Effectively Communicate Your Ideas for Improvement within Your Organization

By Ryan Carlson

September 25, 2018 / 1pm Pacific Time

Free for members / $25 non-members

Some of the best ideas within an organization never get acted on because they were not properly communicated or were missing key pieces of information. When a supervisor, manager, or executive is presented with an unclear or incomplete idea it’s unlikely to go anywhere. Whether you know it or not, engineers and operators are in sales too, they just don’t always think of it that way. Having a basic communication strategy can make all the difference when it comes to creating visibility for your ideas.

Example outcomes/learnings:

1. Understand the common characteristics of incomplete ideas and strategies for avoiding them.
2. Learn what business stakeholders are often looking for in an idea and what information they often need to make a decision
3. Gain familiarity with basic communication skills that can turn your ideas into clear and actionable recommendations

Use Metrology to Unlock Measurement Uncertainty

By Jody Muelaner

September 26, 2018 / 9am Pacific Time

$199

Get the Metrics Right to Accurately Gauge Success

Metrology, long seen as an avoidable expense, has a wide range of benefits. But it’s particularly useful in manufacturing where it can be used at the product and process design stages to improve accuracy and efficiency. A sound understanding of the uncertainty of measurement has never been more important in manufacturing, and that’s where metrology comes in.

Join this webinar to learn the importance of uncertainty for quality, how the science of measurement has developed, and how to put the Guide to the Uncertainty of Measurement (GUM) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to use in your evaluation processes.

Muelaner will explain calibration, true values, and errors as well as uncertainty and traceability, random and systematic effects, and repeatability and reproducibility. With new tests to indicate whether your elements of success are in place, you can ensure learning, growth, and continual improvement.

Sterile Barrier Testing Case Studies

By Alexea Kouris

September 26, 2018 / 10am OR 2pm Pacific Time

WESTPAK’s test professionals offer a webinar to help improve your success with sterile barrier packaging systems used with medical device and pharmaceutical products. The materials presented include a high-level overview of sterile barrier integrity testing, an in-depth look at the test failures observed, and recommendations you can use to avoid similar failures. The two case studies presented, Gross Leak Detection, and Dye Penetration test methods, include the test protocols, along with pros and cons of each test method.

What’s Covered:
• Gross Leak and Dye Penetration test case studies
• Overview of sterile barrier integrity testing
• Review of environmental and test stresses
• Test failure modes observed

Webinar Will Provide Participants With:
• Discussion of ASTM F1929, F2096, F3039
• Live Q&A Opportunity with test experts
• Failure avoidance recommendations
• Images of actual test failures

EOS Failures in ICS – Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

By Ashok Alagappan

September 27, 2018 / 11am Eastern Time

The semiconductor industry has witnessed a steady growth for the last few years thanks to emerging applications. The industry is at an inflection point where emerging applications are driving the growth of major semiconductor components such as memory, microprocessors, sensors and analog devices. Reliable operation of these components is very important in any given application. In order to ensure reliability, the parts get extensive testing and burn-in. In spite of that, Integrated Circuit (IC) failures are inevitable. One of the common failure mechanism that affects IC components irrespective of the type of application is electrical overstress (EOS). It affects the component without prior warning, like an earthquake. When it hits, the damage is done and the functionality cannot be recovered.

EOS can be mitigated at both the component and system level. But, for a vast majority of end users, OEM’s and Tier 1’s, it is a misapplication issue which is best addressed at the system level. EOS failures are inadvertent in any system and following design guidelines is critical in mitigation.

In this webinar, we will be focusing on the symptoms, causes and prevention methods to address this very important failure mechanism affecting IC components.