What You Need to Know About MTBF

By Chris Jackson

August 13, 2019 / 9am Pacific Time

MTBF stands for ‘mean time between failure.’ This sounds intuitively easy to understand. But … if you haven’t taken the time to understand MTBF, and your organization relies on the reliability of its products, you are almost certainly in trouble.

For example, it is statistically possible for almost all of your equipment or products to have failed by the MTBF. Did you know that? Most equipment and products ‘age.’ That is, they go through stages of infant mortality, useful life, and wear out. Did you know that just talking about MTBF (and nothing else) means that you are assuming that your equipment or products never age? Did you know that (by definition) it is impossible to understand when you should service your equipment based on the MTBF.

This presentation is a simple introduction that doesn’t use complex words to explain some of the basic concepts of reliability engineering. In particular, how things like MTBF are so easy to misunderstand, and how relying on the ‘easy’ metrics do more harm than good.

Fundamentals of Electric Motors

By James Neale

August 13, 2019 / 8am Pacific Time

$45

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:

• How electric motors function
• Power and power quality
• VFDs – Variable Frequency Drives
• What are the key parts of electric motor
• How can they fail, and can we prevent the failures

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 $129, 6 for $209 and all 12 in 2019 for $329. You determine which 3 or 6 topics you’d like to include in your bundle.

How Aging Laws Influence Parametric and Catastrophic Reliability Distributions

August 8, 2019 / 9am Pacific Time

In this talk we describe how physics of failure aging laws influence reliability distributions, not only the type of distribution, but the rate of failure as it relates to the aging rate. We illustrate how one can predict parametric failure rates based on the physics of failure aging laws when known.

A number of statements are concluded. We show that when a manufactured part has a key parameter that is distributed normally, and the physics of failure aging for this key parameter ages in log-time, its failure rate is lognormally distributed.

When the physics of failure is a power law, we illustrate how the Weibull beta and eta can be obtained from the physics of failure aging law exponent and amplitude in the parametric case. We use the example of creep, and make direct comparisons between the full creep ‘rate’ curve and the bathtub curve. Although the example of creep is used many aging laws have a similar power law forms and can be applied in a similar manner. Although we work though parametric failure rate statistics, one can relate it to the catastrophic case.

Risk, Reliability & Root Cause Analysis

By Mark Galley

August 2, 2019 / 8am Pacific Time

This presentation, for both you and your managers, clarifies the connection between risk, reliability and root cause analysis.

These three topics can sometimes be vague theories rather than concrete disciplines. Companies inadvertently make problem-solving too complicated. Six-week quality programs that leave people confused, 300 puzzling “cause codes” and frustrating investigations are not just counterproductive, they can be detrimental. It can erode the effectiveness of an organization. Your problems are confusing enough; your problem-solving tools shouldn’t make it worse. Employees who are inundated with techniques, methods and software can lose track of the basics. All problem-solving efforts should be focused on your company’s goals with a bias toward principles.

Understanding and Implementing a Practical Technology Transfer Process

By Steven Laurenz

August 5, 2019 / 10am Pacific Time

$150

This training will introduce the concepts associated with implementing a carefully defined technical and business governance programs along with clearly defined R&D to site transfer steps for successful implementation.

It will cover the concepts associated with transferring the scientific technology needed to manufacture the product, processes to ensure the receiving manufacturing facility is ready for the product and tools and templates to help capture the knowledge.

• Define technology transfer
• Identify elements of the business process framework for managing technology transfers
• Identify New Product transfer process
• Explain benefits of technology transfer
• Determine elements of a successful technology transfer

Lubrication Excellence

By Terry Harris

August 6, 2019 / 9am Pacific Time

Free for members / $35 non-members

Lubrication Excellence Training is a must for any manufacturing process. This program teaches how lubrication of equipment is one of the most important functions in any plant process. It is important because we want our equipment to operate in very long cycles without failing. Lubricating oils and greases have over 50 failure modes that we have control over. Storage, filtration, temperature, and moisture are just a few that will be covered. Lubrication Programs have another 50 failure modes in the methods we use for ordering, receiving, storing, and transporting our lubricants around the plant. Lubrication Excellence training will guide you in the steps needed change your program and put you on the path for extending equipment life by 3 to 8 times what you are presently experiencing. Do you want to improve your competitive advantage?

CAPA, Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis to Meet FDA Expectations

By John E Lincoln

August 6, 2019 / 10am Pacific Time

$150

Defined Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis is a major tool in product complaint, non-conformance, and OOS failure investigations, and hazard analysis / risk management and mitigation activities, the basic foundation of a viable CAPA system.

It is required in resolving verification and validation issues including data outliers that frequently but are often improperly dismissed arbitrarily. It is required in order to “close-the-loop” on corrective and/or preventive actions (CAPA), and do proper impact analysis / actions. Such failure investigation and root cause analysis is a major element of cGMP compliance. If inadequately performed it is also a key source of regulatory problems. How can companies allocate scarce resources to those activities that have the greatest impact to product quality / safety, minimize resources on minor issues, and still satisfy the regulatory agencies? How can line operators brains be engaged by the use of such simple yet powerful tools? Use the templates, tools and methodology presented in this webinar to facilitate a closed-loop problem resolution system to reduce “fire fighting” and minimize compliance problems.

Recent Advances in X-Ray Technology

By Keith Bryant

August 6, 2019 / 9:30pm Pacific Time

$10 for members / $20 non-members

Taking x-ray images goes back over 100 years. Since then, there have been numerous advances in x-ray technology and these have been increasingly applied in helping the manufacturing of electronic components and assemblies, as well as in their failure analysis.

Most recently, this has been rapidly driven by the reduction in device and feature size and the movement to using newer, lower density materials within the structures, such as copper wire replacing gold wire as the interconnection material of choice within components. Another driver for developments is the engineering of single 3D packages with multiple chips stacked vertically one on top of the other, which results in smaller and more efficient packaging of devices.

In order to meet these challenges and those in the future, there have been a number of recent key improvements to the vital components within x-ray systems.

The choice of available technologies, however, means selecting the tube/detector combination, which is optimum for a particular electronics inspection application, is no longer so clear-cut. For example, one configuration may provide certain benefits that are applicable for one area of electronics inspection, whilst being less valid for others. This paper will review the various x-ray tube and detector types that are available and explain the implications of these choices for electronics inspection in terms of what they provide for inspection regarding image resolution, magnification, tube power, detector pixel size and the effects of detector radiation damage, amongst others.

The Infrared Component of Your Condition Monitoring Program

By Roy Huff

August 7, 2019  / 8am Pacific Time

When developing or assessing your infrared thermography condition monitoring program there are many aspects that must be taken into consideration. During this webinar we will briefly describe the components that are needed to optimize the performance and therefore your ROI. For example: Have all possible applications been considered? Are procedures and routes in place supporting the correct inspection frequency and equipment prioritization? Do you have the right infrared equipment to support the program? These and many more components of an industry best practice infrared program will be reviewed.

Takeaways
1. Defining your program
2. Optimizing your applications
3. The right equipment for the job
4. The right training for qualification and certification
5. Proper inspection procedures to facilitate safety, methodologies, analysis and reporting
6. Routes and frequencies
7. Communication and metrics to support continuous improvement

Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions on HALT & HASS

By Aldo Fucinari

August 7, 2019 / 8:30-10:30am Pacific Time

$200

Over many years of conducting seminars in HALT and HASS, some of the same questions come up time and time again. These questions are also posed when people are just starting to consider the benefits of product ruggedization using the HALT discovery technique. In this webinar Mr. Fucinari encapsulates lessons learned from Dr. Gregg Hobbs and Chet Haibel as well as his own 15 years of HALT and HASS testing and consulting. No matter what type or category of product that you have these principles will apply.

• I don’t like going beyond the product’s specs or the components’ specs.  Isn’t that wrong?
• Once my product design is Ruggedized using HALT, why do I ever need to run HASS?
• Isn’t HALT vibration really just shock, not vibration?  How are Gs of swept sine related?
• How can I use HALT To Predict the Life of My Product?
• Our products are already shipping, won’t I need to wait for the next generation product development to do HALT?
• One part of my HALT vibration table reads at a different Grms level than another part. Shouldn’t they be exactly the same?
• I already have fixtures designed and in use for my ED shaker testing. Why can’t I use them for HALT?
• I don’t feel comfortable running HASS, doesn’t HASS remove life from my product?
• Can I use my HALT fixtures for HASS? 
• What stress levels do I start with to design a HASS test profile?

Performing an FMEA on a Dry Type Transformer

By Marie Hirzel, CMRP

August 7, 2019 / 10am Pacific Time

Free for members / $35 non-members

This webinar will explain how to perform a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis on an indoor dry type transformer, and suggest a maintenance strategy based on the results of the analysis.

Just Starting an IR Program? Here’s some Tips

August 7, 2019  / 10am Pacific Time

It might come as a surprise to some, but there is more to the establishment of an IR inspection program than sourcing an imager and attending a training course. In a facility where IR inspections have never been performed or have been performed sporadically, there will be numerous defects in equipment discovered, and if not managed correctly the resultant repair requirements could overwhelm the maintenance group. Workflow management, planning and scheduling and re-inspection protocols are all part of the foundation for a successful program. Our webinar will discuss how to approach these tasks so that the inspection discoveries are meaningful and result in return on the inspection investment.

Inspecting Mechanical Assets to Improve Reliability

August 8, 2019  / 8am Pacific Time

IR Thermography, when applied to mechanical systems, can either be a frontline technology or used for validation and correlation of the findings of other technologies. Whichever is the case, there are ample opportunities to use thermography to improve asset reliability. Important reliability metrics such as Meantime Between Failures (MTBF) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) among others can be dramatically impacted by including critical mechanical assets in an IR Inspection program. Our webinar will discuss the types of equipment that can be effectively inspected with thermography and the failure modes that can be detected in them.

Quality 4.0: Managing Disruptive Change

By Willy Vandenbrande

August 8, 2019  / 10am Pacific Time

$150

The feeling is sometimes created that technology itself leads the waves of change. As a consequence, companies look at their IT department thinking that digitization will make the company better and more competitive.

But the key to success is to use the right technology at the right time and in the right way. Customers need be to served better and in a more efficient way to increase profitability. Better business is the goal, new technology offers additional means. Focusing on improvement and smart application of technology, makes the quality function well placed to guide an organization through the necessary transformations. We do not think within departments, we look at processes and the various interactions between processes creating value for the company.

Big data offers great opportunities, but only if that data is reliable and turned into useful and correct information that flows through the organization in an efficient way. Quality has both the view and the tools to maximize the gain that can come from big data analytics.

Introduction to Cause Mapping – Effective Root Cause Analysis

August 9, 2019 / 8am Pacific Time

Learn how to become better at solving problems in your job in just 45 minutes. During this FREE live webinar, we’ll demonstrate the Cause Mapping method, as well as answer your specific questions about our approach to root cause analysis. The Cause Mapping method is evidence-based cause-and-effect and can be used on day-to-day issues as well as catastrophic incidents. Anyone wanting to become a more effective manager or team member can benefit from this discussion. Participants will take away practical tips that can be implemented immediately.

Conformal Coating – Successful Implementation & Quality Control

By Bob Willis

August 12, 2019 / 6:30-8am Pacific Time

$25 members / $95 non-members

Conformal coating has provided benefits to industry for many years either in the high reliability market sector or where products have to deal with extreme environmental conditions. Different industries like telecommunications, automotive and consumer products benefit from the use of selective coating.

This session will provide a simple guide to the use of coatings, their application and process, product benefits, inspection and quality control. A practical session will also allow delegates to examine coated boards using different materials and inspect the coating application. Bob Willis will outline the most common coating problems, solutions and address your specific issues in this webinar session.

Virtual Seminar on Human Error Reduction in GMP Related Environments

By Ginette Collazo

August 12, 2019 / 9am-noon Pacific Time

$290

Human error is known to be the primary cause of quality and production losses in many industries. Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented.

Human errors start at the design stage. From procedures, training, and workplace environment many variables that affect human behavior CAN be manipulated reducing the likelihood of these occurrences.

To work with these challenges, it is essential to understand human behavior and the psychology of error as well as understand exactly where the weaknesses of the system are so that they can be improved and/or fixed.

This course offers practical approaches and models to address human performance issues in GMP related environments by using a particular methodology to correct, prevent and avoid reoccurrence of these matters.

Electrical and Current Signature Analysis of Electric Motors and Gearboxes

By Howard Penrose

August 13, 2019 / 8am Pacific Time

In this live webinar we will go beyond the usual discussions of electric motors and rotor bar issues generally associated with current signature analysis. Electrical Signature Analysis (ESA) technology is used to review incoming power quality, the machine through the entire powertrain with the ability to troubleshoot and trend electrical and mechanical defects as well as identifying energy consumption impact of maintenance actions. In this presentation, we will discuss how ESA is used to evaluate electric motors, couplings and gearboxes of several types including speed reducers, increasers and cooling tower boxes.

Learning Takeaways:
1. Definitions related to ESA and MCSA and how voltage, current and power signatures are analyzed
2. How electrical and mechanical conditions are calculated in ESA/MCSA
3. How gearbox components are calculated and analyzed
4. How these can be evaluated with either MCSA-only devices (some vibration analyzers) and a variety of commercially available ESA devices

Asset Hierarchy and Its Importance

By Kate Kerrigan

August 13, 2019 / 12pm Pacific Time

Free for members / $29 non-members

One of the foundational elements of asset management is the asset hierarchy system. A good hierarchy system enables the collection, exchange and analysis of data. It is designed around the business needs…the needs for financial, reliability, production, maintenance and other asset information. This session will go over common uses of asset information and how hierarchy decisions enable or hinder them. Hierarchy provides the framework for metrics and decision making. Along with asset master data, the hierarchy structure provides the foundation for your asset management system.

Valid Statistical Rationales for Sample Sizes

By John N. Zorich

August 14, 2019 / 10am-11:30 Pacific Time

$150

This webinar explains the logic behind sample-size choice for several statistical methods that are commonly used in verification or validation efforts, and how to express a valid statistical justification for a chosen sample size.

The statistical methods discussed during the webinar include the following:

• Confidence intervals
• Process Control Charts
• Process Capability Indices
• Confidence / Reliability Calculations
• MTBF Studies (“Mean Time Between Failures” of electronic equipment)
• QC Sampling Plans

Make Data Available for Fast, Efficient Analysis

By Tushar Zope & Kevin Parker

August 14, 2019/ 11am Pacific Time

The processes and workflows associated with process production and discrete manufacturing generate huge amounts of data. This data, which has accumulated over extended periods of time, retains value but mostly resides in legacy formats.

How can these data resources be made available for analysis, at a time when analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence play an ever-increasing role?

Manual processing of data is cumbersome, susceptible to error and difficult to use in a cohesive manner. On the other hand, innovative, proven techniques are being applied to industrial data that delivers the sustenance needed to ensure that all that data delivers continuing value.

Better data availability and integration with data processing platforms enables speed and efficiency of analysis and evaluation. The need to enable integration has become an imperative.

While digital innovation remains key it is as important to focus on the sustenance of operational data. This data integration and accessibility project is core to the digital transformation of a wide range of production industries.

Cause Mapping & Process Mapping: Connecting Root Cause Analysis and Work Processes Within Your Organization

By Mark Galley

August 15, 2019 / 8am Pacific Time

Mark Galley will show how work processes and root cause analysis can be used together to complete an investigation in this week’s webinar. Attendees will see how a Process Map can be used to identify breakdowns in their work processes and allows investigators to be more specific, leading to more effective solutions.

Making Correct Strategic Business Decisions

By Dr. Bart Basi

August 16, 2019 / 10am Pacific Time

$150

Presentation will begin with an understanding of the relationship between an investment (balance sheet) and the operating financial statement (profit and Loss). This concept is then followed up with a presentation of the key elements relating to all business decisions.

The presentation will cover a proper definition of the key objectives of the business that the participants wish to accomplish. Usually this involves not just making money, but expansion of the business, knowing the customers as well as the competitors in the industry, and providing both products and services that the customer base wants and needs (sometime the company will actually create the need for the customer base.) Thus the presentation will cover not just the funds aspects of any decisions, but the inventory and physical constraints required to meet the objectives.

In addition, the manpower as well as a determination of the upside and the downside of all business decisions will be presented and discussed in real terms so there is no misunderstanding on the part of the participants as to the elements and procedures necessary for them to understand in order to make proper business decisions.

Examples of both good decisions and bad decisions made by actual companies will be used throughout the presentation so as to allow the participants actual, real life examples of what to consider and what they should not consider.

Best Practices for Deviation Investigations

By Danielle DeLucy

August 19, 2019 / 10am Pacific Time

$150

This webinar will help attendees understand the fundamental steps of a deviation investigation with focus on using facts and objective evidence to arrive at root cause and CAPA.

This webinar will focus on how to avoid the pitfalls that may occur during FDA inspections and help eliminate 483 observations. Learn how to identify and avoid potential pitfalls during deviation investigations.

Bearing Vibration – Techniques for Monitoring and Analysis

By Sven Fleischer

August 20, 2019 / 7pm Pacific Time

We will explain vibration sensor basics, measurement settings for bearing analysis, trended overall readings RMS, 0-P, Crest Factor. And deliver a briefly insight at signal analysis time wave form, frequency spectrum and envelop.

Learning Takeaways:
1. Learn briefly about various vibration sensor technologies and few ways to measure bearing vibration
2. What are the measurement readings for bearing analysis and why are they different to normal machine vibration
3. Why is trending bearing vibration readings important, and what else can be used? (brief insight into signal analysis like time wave form, frequency spectrum and enveloping

Understanding Fatigue Performance of Additive Layer Manufactured (ALM) Titanium Alloy

August 21, 2019 / 7:30am Pacific Time

Additive-layer manufacturing (ALM) methods are developing rapidly in many industries to reduce weight and lead times; with an additional advantage in aerospace for significant reduction in material buy-to-fly ratio. Aerospace and automotive OEMs and suppliers are identifying appropriate applications for ALM components and progressing their use from development prototypes, into components qualified for service on production aircraft and vehicles.
Fatigue tests on additive manufactured material, including both manufacturing process and any post manufacturing treatment, is considered essential because the fatigue performance cannot be inferred from the equivalent wrought material or from the static strength of the manufactured material.
This 45-minute webinar reviews strain-controlled fatigue testing of a titanium Ti-6Al-4V alloy, additive layer manufactured by two powder bed fusion methods; electron beam melting (EBM) and selective laser melting (SLM).

Reliability Prediction Based on Multiple Accelerated Life Tests

By Professor Joseph Bernstein

August 21, 2019 / 8:30-10:30am Pacific Time

$200

To this day, the users of our most sophisticated electronic systems that include opto-electronic, photonic, MEMS device, etc. are expected to rely on a simple reliability value (FIT) published by the supplier. The FIT is determined today in the product qualification process by use of HTOL or other standardized test, depending on the product. The manufacturer reports a zero-failure result from the given conditions of the single-point test and uses a single-mechanism model to fit an expected MTTF at the operator’s use conditions.

The zero-failure qualification is well known as a very expensive exercise that provides nearly no useful information. As a result, designers often rely on HALT testing and on handbooks such as Fides, Telecordia or Mil Handbook 217 to estimate the failure rate of their products, knowing full well that these approaches act as guidelines rather than as a reliable prediction tool. Furthermore, with zero failure required for the “pass” criterion as well as the poor correlation of expensive HTOL data to test and field failures, there is no communication for the designers to utilize this knowledge in order to build in reliability or to trade it off with performance. Prediction is not really the goal of these tests; however, current practice is to assign an expected failure rate, FIT, based only on this test even if the presumed acceleration factor is not correct.

We present, in this tutorial, a simple way to predictive reliability assessment using the common language of Failure In Time or Failure unIT (FIT). We will evaluate the goal of finding MTBF and evaluate the wisdom of various approaches to reliability prediction. Our goal is to predict reliability based on the system environment including space, military and commercial. It is our intent to show that the era of confidence in reliability prediction has arrived and that we can make reasonable reliability predictions from qualification testing at the system level.

Quality is not an Organization

By Susanne Manz

August 21, 2019 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

$150

What does Quality mean to you? Is it a noun meaning an attribute or characteristic measured against a standard or customer requirement? Is it a state of product being free from defects? Is it an organization within your company that is responsible for creating inspection standards or a quality system? Or is it something more? It can be something more powerful for your company.

It can be a culture of excellence and a management philosophy leading to improved customer satisfaction and business success.

This webinar will help you understand the various interpretations. We will discuss concepts for creating a culture of quality and management excellence with your company.

Quality Risk Management Overview

By Steven Laurenz

August 21, 2019 / 10am Pacific Time

$150

Attendees will come away with the ability to recognize the purpose and value of Quality Risk Management QRM, explain the level of risk based on severity, occurrence, and detectability and how the QRM process is used to make decisions.

In addition they will be able to identify key QRM terminology and recognize the four (4) key components of Quality Risk Management. Finally they will have a strong understanding of the key concepts associated with the risk management risk tools and their application.

Choose the Right Seal Face Technology to Overcome Processing Challenges

By Brian Kalfrin, Jack Bagain, and Kevin Parker

August 21, 2019 / 11am Pacific Time

During industrial processing operations, every mechanical seal application experiences its own unique set of challenges, often including inadequate seal face lubrication, high heat generation, and dry-running conditions. These issues can cause leakage, unplanned equipment downtime and sometimes even catastrophic equipment failure, which can negatively impact operations and profitability. Mean time between repair (MTBR) intervals of mechanical shaft seals can be frequent in these harsh conditions, which means that maintenance costs go up and equipment run-time goes down, not to mention the increased cost of catastrophic equipment failure and unplanned downtime.

This webcast will provide insights and real-world case studies that you can learn from and implement in your own plant, mine, or mill for improved results.

Root Cause Analysis Healthcare Case Study: Awake for Organ Donation

August 23, 2019 / 8am Pacific Time

To the shock of the medical team, a patient opened her eyes on the operating table while being prepped for the organ donation in October 2009. The patient, who had overdosed, was prepped for donation after cardiac death (DCD), despite her scans not meeting brain death requirements. Thankfully, the procedures were stopped prior to any incision.

This webinar goes over the five major breakdowns within the incident using the Cause Mapping method of root cause analysis. The near-miss healthcare case study analysis expands from a 5-Why Cause Map into a more thorough 18-Why Cause Map that shows the different options for mitigating risk in future incidents.

Analytical Method Validation

By Jerry Lanese

August 23, 2019 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

$150

An analytical method is a process. The FDA process validation guidance applies to test methods, like all other processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Therefore, the laboratory or laboratories must demonstrate that a test method performs as intended through the method lifecycle.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• FDA System Based Inspection Guidance
• Laboratory Control System
• Most common observations in the laboratory
• Warning letter observations and analysis

Determining Sample Size: What Sample Size Should I Use?

By Steven Wachs

August 26, 2019 / 10-11:15am Pacific Time

$150

The webinar will provide important considerations when selecting sample sizes for specific applications. The knowledge gained by attending the webinar will allow practitioners to consider the implications of sample size selection prior to conducting the study and ensure that the information obtained can be useful for decision making.

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Population and Samples
• Basic Statistics
• Common Applications requiring sample size determination (e.g. estimation, hypothesis testing, demonstration of conformance to specification)
• Sample Size Determination (Examples)

Introduction to Quantitative Accelerated Life Testing Analysis

August 27, 2019 / 7:30-8:30am Pacific Time

Time to market is a critical factor in a product’s success, and with today’s high reliability requirements and short development cycles, testing for the full product life is expensive and impractical. By testing at elevated stress levels, the reliability of a component can be quantified in a shorter period of time, saving money and resources. This process is called quantitative accelerated life testing (QALT) and employs several statistical and practical techniques to characterize product behavior. This webinar will introduce the theory and principles of QALT, as well as present an example use case with ReliaSoft ALTA.

The Next Seven Habits of Highly Effective Young ISE Professionals

By Michael Beardsley, Allen Drown, & Jagjit Singh

August 27, 2019 / 9am Pacific Time

This is an ongoing series of presentation by ISE Young Professionals that examines and shares personal and professional points of view regarding important habits for new graduates and early careers ISE’s to acquire, hone, refine, etc.

This webinar was a session at the recent IISE Annual Conference in Orlando and was extremely well received; 75 attendees, third most popular session in the Performance Excellence Track.

Hear recent ISE grads discuss their views on trust, the importance of using mentors and subject matter experts, how to continue to develop breadth and depth in your field of interest and areas that will help you develop yourself and your career, how to better position yourself for success and more rapid progression, and other important ‘habits’ that are critical to success requirements.

Condition Monitoring of Rotary Screw Compressors With HD Technology

By Hakan Hedlund

August 28, 2019 / 6am Pacific Time

This webinar covers condition monitoring of Rotary Screw Compressors designed for air compression. In an historical perspective, measuring the operating condition of rotary compressors has been quite difficult. The following challenges are likely to be experienced when implementing condition monitoring on these kinds of machines:

• Many rotating parts with different RPM:s in the same machine makes it difficult to identify the origins of the measured signal and keep track of the signals of interest.
• Signals from rotating part is “interfered” by the signals generated from the compression of the air
• Fast variation of RPM during data acquisition can occur. Due to resonances, measured signals may not be” linear” to RPM variations
• Load variation during measurements is common
• It can be difficult to attach a transducer in in a suitable way for picking up high frequency signals.
• Frequency controlled motors can generate a wide variety of signal patterns that can be challenging to interpret.
However, the HD condition monitoring technologies and associated functions and features makes it easier to get a good grip on the condition of each component of a rotary screw compressor.

Better Alternatives to AQL Sampling Plans for Risk Management in Incoming QC

By John N. Zorich

August 28, 2019 / 10-11:30am Pacific Time

$150

The pros and cons of the 2 most widely used sampling plans (ANSI Z1.4, and Squeglia’s C=0) are examined in detail, focusing especially on the weaknesses of such plans in regards to meeting regulatory requirements. Real-world examples are provided for how using such sampling plans leads to production of non-conforming product.

The advantages of “confidence/reliability” calculations are explained. Such calculations are demonstrated for Attribute data (pass/fail, yes/no data) as well as for variables data (i.e., measurements). If variables data is “Normally distributed” the calculations are extremely simple. The webinar explains how to handle “non-Normal” data, and provides the methods, formulas, and tools to handle non-normality.

The webinar includes a discussion of how one OEM manufacturer has implemented “confidence/reliability” calculations instead of AQL sampling plans for all of its clients. And suggestions are given for how to use “confidence/reliability” QC specifications instead of “AQL” QC specifications. The use of “reliability plotting” for assessing product reliability during R&D is also discussed. The webinar also includes an examination of ISO and FDA regulations and guidelines regarding the use of statistics, especially in regards to Sampling Plans.

Excel Tips & Tricks for Using the Cause Mapping Template

August 30, 2019 / 8am Pacific Time

This FREE webinar will demonstrate how powerful the drawing tool within Excel can be to document, communicate and share your entire investigation within our Excel Cause Mapping template without having to invest in new expensive, complicated software.