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Overview of Life Testing in Minitab

Overview of Life Testing in Minitab

Overview of Life Testing in Minitab

podcast episode with speaker Rob Schubert

Many companies haven’t the resources to purchase much more expensive software specifically for reliability, but many have the quality software Minitab. Minitab itself has many reliability functions available; this presentation covers the basics, beginning with “individual distribution identification” to ensure your data fits one of the reliability models. Data is then analyzed with parametric distributions (right censoring vs arbitrary censoring). Additionally, the accelerated life testing functions are explored focusing on the interpretation of the results. This is presented with practical examples for clarity. [Read more…]

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RRP 108 Maintenance & Reliability in Mining with Steve Dobie, Jeff Naylor, and Jason Apps

RRP 108 Maintenance & Reliability in Mining with Steve Dobie, Jeff Naylor, and Jason Apps

RRP 108 Maintenance & Reliability in Mining with Steve Dobie, Jeff Naylor, and Jason Apps

On this week’s episode, I welcome Steven Dobie, Jeff Naylor, and Jason Apps.  We discuss the biggest issues in mining, defect elimination/RCA, and how to start a reliability program.

If you’re company sells products or services to engaged maintenance & reliability professionals, tell your marketing manager about Rob’s Reliability Project.  If you’d like to discuss advertising on my content, please email me at robsreliabilityproject@gmail.com

Check out my website robsreliability.com and sign up for the weekly reliability newsletter with bonus content. If you like the show, please tell your colleagues about it and follow Rob’s Reliability Project on LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Music by XTaKeRuX, Song: White Crow is licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License.

 

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214 – Sealing in Pulp & Paper with Chuck Tanner

214 – Sealing in Pulp & Paper with Chuck Tanner

Sealing in Pulp & Paper with Chuck Tanner

Today we’re joined by Chuck Tanner, the director of market development at SEPCO. With over 25 years in the industry, he’s been helping with sealing challenges.

 

In this episode:

  • What is sealing
  • Why are pulp and paper sealing hard
  • How do we overcome contamination
  • Do successful organizations have good maintenance programs on the seals to improve reliability

… and so much more!

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What to Do About MTBF Use

What to Do About MTBF Use

What to Do About MTBF Use

podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg

While the NoMTBF movement is making progress, we still find those that seem to want to use MTBF (or MTTF). As you know, MTxx type metrics are means, they contain little information and are generally misunderstood and misused. So, what should a well-educated practitioner do? [Read more…]

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RRP 107 Culture Change with Cliff Williams, Michelle Henley, Susan Lubell & Martha Myers

RRP 107 Culture Change with Cliff Williams, Michelle Henley, Susan Lubell & Martha Myers

RRP 107 Culture Change with Cliff Williams, Michelle Henley, Susan Lubell & Martha Myers

On this week’s episode, I welcome Michelle Ledet Henley, Sue Lubell, Cliff Williams and Martha Myers to the show.  We discuss all aspects of culture change in maintenance & reliability.

If you’re company sells products or services to engaged maintenance & reliability professionals, tell your marketing manager about Rob’s Reliability Project.  If you’d like to discuss advertising on my content, please email me at robsreliabilityproject@gmail.com

If you haven’t yet, check out my website robsreliability.comand sign up for the weekly reliability newsletter with bonus content.  If you like the show, please tell your colleagues about it and follow Rob’s Reliability Project on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Follow Rob’s Reliability Project on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/robsreliabilityproject/

Follow Rob’s Reliability Project on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/robsreliabilityproject/

Music by XTaKeRuX, Song: White Crow is licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution License.

 

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RM 044: A Conversation with Dr. Jennie Hwang About Reliability

RM 044: A Conversation with Dr. Jennie Hwang About Reliability

A Conversation with Dr. Jennie Hwang About Reliability

Episode 44: A Conversation with Dr. Jennie Hwang About Reliability

Dr. Hwang’s wide-ranging career encompasses international business operations, sustained leadership in worldwide manufacturing and technology services, innovative research, intellectual property management, global leadership positions, as well as corporate and university governance.

Dr. Hwang held senior executive positions with Lockheed Martin., SCM Corp., Sherwin Williams., and was the CEO of International Electronic Materials Corp. as well as co-founded entrepreneurial companies. Currently, her company provides business, technology and manufacturing solutions to the global industry. She has served as an advisor to many Fortune 500 multinational companies, as well as the U.S. government programs.

Her formal education includes Harvard Business School’s Executive Program, Columbia University Business School Corporate Governance program, and four academic degrees (PH.D., MS, MA, B.S.) in Engineering & Sciences from Case Western Reserve University, Columbia University, Kent State-Liquid Crystal Institute and Cheng-Kung University, respectively. She was the first female to earn a doctorate from Case Western Reserve University’s Engineering School – Materials Science & Engineering and has served on the University’s Board of Trustees since 1996.

Dr. Jenny Hwang may be reached here:
http://www.jenniehwang.com
jennie.hwang@h-techgroup.com
Tel: 216-577-3284

 

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