What definition of failure is used to measure Reliability?
Abstract
Join Carl and Fred as they discuss “what is a failure?” The discussion centers around the context of measuring reliability. Reliability experts do not always agree on the definition of “failure.”
Key Points
Join Carl and Fred as they discuss “what is a failure?” in the context of measuring reliability. Reliability experts do not always agree on the definition of “failure.”
- the time to define “failure” is long before reliability testing begins.
- it is more than “it doesn’t work.”
- understanding an item failure begins with understanding the item function.
- some companies use “doesn’t meet stated requirements.”
- other companies use “what a discerning customer would return for warranty repair.”
- What about abuse?
- What about “failures” beyond the stated time?
- What about “failures” that are outside the operating environment?
- team should agree on failure definition.
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SOR 068 What definition of failure is used to measure Reliability?Carl S. Carlson
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