Evolution of Pinball Machine Reliability
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Kirk and Fred discussing Kirk’s recent attendance at the Denver Pinball Showdown, a local Pinball conference and reliability.
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SOR 236 Evolution of Pinball Machine Reliability
Speaking of Reliability
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SOR 235 Is Profit from Failure a Good Idea?
Is Profit from Failure a Good Idea?
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Kirk and Fred discussing the article that Fred recently posted and the strategy of making a spare parts and service a source of the majority of programs profit.
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SOR 234 The Use of RPNs
The Use of RPNs
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Carl and Fred discussing the application of Risk Priority Number (RPN) in FMEA procedure. There are limitations to the value of RPNs, and these limitations need to be known and addressed to ensure FMEAs prioritize corrective actions properly.
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SOR 233 When to Do FMEAs
When to Do FMEAs
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Carl and Fred discussing when FMEAs should be done to support product development projects. FMEAs take time and cost money to support, and should be done when a certain level of risk can be effectively addressed by the FMEA procedure.
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SOR 232 Bayesian Statistics and Sample Sizes
Bayesian Statistics and Sample Sizes
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Andre and Fred discussing the benefits of using what you know as you approach setting sample sizes using Bayesian statistics.
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SOR 231 Durability What is in a Name Change
Durability What is in a Name Change
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Andre and Fred discussing durability. Is it the same, a subset, or superset of reliability?
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SOR 230 Improving Spares Stocking without Statistics
Improving Spares Stocking without Statistics
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James and Fred discussing a better way to set stocking levels of spares.
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SOR 229 Should You Be Afraid of Statistics?
Should You Be Afraid of Statistics?
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James and Fred discussing dealing with the data we gather.
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SOR 228 Dealing with Reliability Metrics
Dealing with Reliability Metrics
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Adam and Fred discussing a few of the common reliability metrics.
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SOR 227 How to Move Reliability Out Of Checklist Mode
How to Move Reliability Out Of Checklist Mode
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Adam and Fred discussing the shift from just a checklist mentality to something better.
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SOR 226 Why Isn’t Reliability Taken Seriously?
Why Doesn’t Reliability Process Change the Product?
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Adam and Fred discussing how to change the way processes are used to implement reliability tools so the results drive product change.
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SOR 225 Why Not Increase the Specs to Have Larger Margins?
Why Not Increase the Specs to Have Larger Margins?
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Kirk and Fred discussing the question many have, that is if margins are important, why not specify more strength in the product design?
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SOR 224 How Does a Failure Above the Specs Matter?
How Does a Failure Above the Specs Matter?
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Kirk and Fred discussing the common question in empirical limit testing (a.k.a HALT) that many design engineers have. How strength margins above specifications are important for long term reliability.
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SOR 223 Getting the Information You Want and Need with Your Suppliers
Getting the Information You Want and Need From Your Suppliers
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Tim and Fred discuss the different kinds of quality information that’s available from suppliers, and how to make sure you’re getting what you really need in order to avoid reliability issues.
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SOR 222 Stop Doing Unnecessary and Expensive Testing
Stop Doing Unnecessary and Expensive Testing
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Tim and Fred discuss testing and failure analysis conducted by suppliers, why routine testing is often unnecessary, and why you should pay more attention to test results provided by your supplier.
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