Reliability by Design

Learn methods and techniques to achieve more robust product designs that balance between the principals of physics and the realities of business.

Seminar Content
Introduction
Simple Thoughts on Reliability
The Process of Design
Operational Definitions
An Intriguing Question

Basic Reliability Concepts
Technical Definitions
Reliability Figures of Merit
Data Collection and Analysis
Corrective and Preventive Action
Four Conceptual Models of Failure
Setting Design Objectives for R&M

Requirements for Design Control
Quality System Structure
Product Realization Requirements
Process Model for Design Control

Reliability Statistics
MTBF, MTTR, and Avalibility
Introduction to Weibull Analysis
Continuous Probability Functions
Parameter Estimation and Reliability Prediction
Three Types of Statistical Intervals
Combining Reliability and Confidence

Physics of Failure
Definitions of Failure
Amodel for Failure Analysis
Mechanical, Physical, and Chemical Properties
Frequent Causes of Failure
Stress-Strength Inference

Reliability Tools and Techniques
Two Reliability Strategies
Analysis of Requirements
Design Analysis Tools
Reliability Block Diagrams
Reliability Allocation, Prediction and testing

A Systems Approach to Reliability
Reliability Implementation
Management Commitment
Competent Staff
Comprehensive Program

Who Should Attend
Individuals involved in product design, process design, manufacturing and manufacturing support, equipment design, reliability engineering, product assurance and test engineering

Prerequisites
Reliability and Maintainability (R&M)

Related Seminars
Process FMEA with Control Plans
System and Design FMEA
Reliability and Maintainability
Reliability Statistics
Weibull Analysis

Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual and a Certificate of Completion at the close of the seminar.


 
   


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Center for Quality

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Barbara Hopkins, Director


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