Introduction to Hazards Analysis

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Carl and Fred discussing the use of Hazard Analysis as part of a comprehensive reliability plan.
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Introduction to Reliability Centered Maintenance

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Carl and Fred discussing the application of Reliability Centered Maintenance, as part of a comprehensive reliability plan.

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Introduction to Design Review Based on Failure Modes

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Kirk, guest John Paschkewitz, and Fred discussing how DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Modes) was developed and how it is similar to FMEA (Failure Modes and Effect Analysis).
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How HALT and Degradation ALT Work Together

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Kirk, guest John Paschkewitz, and Fred discussing the differences and similarities in mechanical HALT testing of motors and degradation testing for wear out modes. Kirk discusses the use of PHM (Prognostics and Health Management) to measure and provide RUL (Remaining Useful Life) estimates during its application.
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More on Mechanical System HALT

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Kirk, guest John Paschkewitz, and Fred discussing some of the differences from electronics HALT in applications on mechanical components of a system for reliability development.
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Reliability Goal Setting and Safety

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Carl and Fred discuss reliability goals, including both performance and safety.
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Analyzing a Reliability Program Assessment

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Adam and Fred continue their three part series on Reliability program assessments
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Conducting a Reliability Program Assessment

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Adam and Fred discussing how one goes about conducting an assessment.
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Preparing for a Reliability Program Assessment

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Adam and Fred discussing a few critical steps when preparing for an program assessment.
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A Couple Approaches to Managing Lessons Learned

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Kirk and Fred discussing the difficulty in getting to root cause of a component failures. In many cases a component failure is not due to a intrinsic failure mechanism in the component, but instead is due to a circuit application issue such as rapid voltage spikes or transients. They also discuss the issues with Li-ion battery failures in Samsung and Boeing leading to costly recalls and failures.
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Tribal Knowledge and the Coffee Pot

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Adam and Fred discussing a few ways lessons learned programs work or do not.
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Are You Doing Root Cause or Assigning Blame

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Tim and Fred discuss the tendency to look for quick answers when analyzing quality failures, often overlooking the true root cause which may have more to do with internal culture.
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The Benefits of Vertical Integration

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Tim and Fred discuss different models that companies use to manage their suppliers and help ensure quality and reliability, including vertical integration, or outright ownership of the supplier.
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