The Reliability FM network

Explore the framework to assess equipment reliability for air fin coolers and ensure operational excellence in process plants.

Ever heard of the MTBF? A lot of people have. But not many people (truly) understand what it is.

Let’s explore why derating is important, the difference it can make, and a few methods to implement derating with your design team.

Weibull probability plotting is perhaps the most widespread data analysis tool used in reliability and quality engineering.

Product requirements that have the most impact on customer needs should be considered in your design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA)

Reliability engineers are often taught about ‘cut sets.’ But we rarely use them. Many reliability engineers don’t know what they are.

Fundamentals of Metric Monitoring podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg Following along the idea stated by Lord Kelvin, “…when you can measure what your are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it…”, we have organizations measuring reliability performance. Not that measuring something is managing it, those are two different activies. […]

Want to understand the only way you should be generating confidence when it comes to reliability engineering?

Let’s discuss a couple of easy ways to accomplish reliability allocation or apportionment then examine a valuable way to use this tool.

Understand the lognormal distribution and its correlation to the bell curve. Harness this understanding to make crucial decisions.

We examine using our knowledge and the knowledge of others to streamline the testing or avoid it altogether.

Let’s explore the range of considerations when designing an ORT to optimize the ORT’s ability to identify field problems efficiently.

Let’s explore the concept of a delta phase and how to implement it in your organization. Plus, how to implement it in various product types.

Electronic component manufacturers use the term ‘Failures in Time’ of ‘FITs’ to describe the reliability of their products. But what is a FIT?

Let’s examine system effectiveness in more detail. Then, examine an example or two so you can apply this concept to your situation.

Understand the difference (if any) between FMEAs and FMECAs? … and How can you make an FMECA work for you?

Let’s explore the elements that make up a reliability goal. Plus, the range of inputs you can use to define each element.

Learn how fault trees can be used for conducting root cause analysis in this informative webinar from Accendo Reliability.

Let’s examine a few principles and tips so you can learn and master what you desire to learn and master.

Some of you might have heard of the ‘3 Parameter Weibull distribution.’ But what makes this different and (sometimes) helpful?

Let’s explore the basics of conducting Pareto Analysis, plus a few different ways to create and modify the plots.

You need to have a good idea of the probability distribution of the TTF of your product when it comes to reliability engineering.

Let’s examine a handful of parametric and non-parametric comparison tools, including various hypothesis tests.

This is where taking a breath and understanding our product before we build the wrong thing fast can really helpful.

Let’s explore the steps necessary to obtain valid and valuable process capability ratios. Then, let’s examine how to use this information.