Accendo Reliability Webinar Series

What are ‘Cut Sets’? podcast episode with speaker Chris Jackson Reliability engineers are often taught about cut sets.' But we rarely use them. Many reliability engineers don't know what they are. But they are also in lots of textbooks as if they are really important. So what are they? The good news is that they are pretty simple to understand. The bad news is that they can be difficult to find. Mercifully, they are mainly used by computers who do the hard work of calculating system reliability for us. So knowing what cut sets' are can be really informative even if you don't use them every day. This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 25 March 2025. Download RSS To view the recorded video/audio and PDF workbook of the event, visit the webinar page. Additional content that may be of interest Reliability Block Diagram Fundamentals article Understanding Reliability Block Diagrams article Series System article Parallel Systems article k out of n article   Reliability Apportionment and How to Do It Reliability apportionment is a power tool to enable your team to make decisions while fully considering the reliability impact. See More Fundamentals of RBD Reliability Block Diagrams are a useful and simple tool to encourage reliability discussions and improved decisions. See More Fundamentals of Physics of Failure Let's consider physics of failure (PoF) models, how to use them, plus how to create them, as a central element of your reliability program. See More Fundamentals of Monte Carlo Analysis The Monte Carlo method is a relatively simple process that permits you to create models that include the naturally occurring variability. See More 3 Ways to Do Reliability Allocation Having a reliability target for your product is great. But how does that help all the little design teams? Use subgroup targets. See More Reliability Life Models Failure is a random process. Which means we can't predict with absolute certainty when something will fail. Enter 'reliability life models.' See More What is a ‘Fault Tree’? Join us for this webinar to learn more about how fault trees can help you ... regardless of what you are trying to achieve. See More Why Redundant Systems Aren’t Always Redundant Redundancy has continually proven to not always be redundant. Let's explore a few reasons this occurs. And, how to judge your system. See More Reliability of a K out of N' System There are K out of N' systems that need K' components out of a total of N' components to work for the system to work. See More What are ‘Cut Sets’? See More The post What are ‘Cut Sets’? appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Fundamentals of Metric Monitoring podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg Following along the idea stated by Lord Kelvin, when you can measure what your are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it , we have organizations measuring reliability performance. Not that measuring something is managing it, those are two different activies. Yet, using various metrics that we track on a regular basis does provide some useful information if done well. Let's explore a few ways that I've seen reliability metric monitoring. Let's also examine a simple process to establish, maintain, and end metrics. Measuring something has an expense, so it must also provide value. If the value is not there, or it's not useful for making decisions, then either improve the metric system or end the metric. This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 11 March 2025. Download RSS To view the recorded video, visit the webinar page. Related content: SOR 810 Metrics and Games episode Real Life Metrics with Rick Clonan episode Learning from Metrics with Dan Miller episode Are You Leading Your Metrics or Are Your Metrics Leading You? episode When Metrics Drive Behavior article Establishing Reliability Goals Consider both your customer and business expectations to create meaningful goals to guide your team's reliability decisions. See More Fundamentals of Reliability Performance Monitoring An introduction to setting up and using reliability performance monitoring. Be sure to connect the metric to the decision you need to make. See More Fundamentals of Environmental and Use Conditions A basic discussion about the importance of environmental and use conditions for every reliability related decision See More Fundamentals of Reliability Goals Let's explore the elements that make up a reliability goal. Plus, the range of inputs you can use to define each element. See More Fundamentals of System Effectiveness See More What’s Wrong with Using ‘FITs’? See More Fundamentals of Allocation See More Fundamentals of Metric Monitoring See More What is Reliability? See More The post Fundamentals of Metric Monitoring appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Chris Jackson, a speaker on confidence in reliability engineering, unpacks the emotional foundation of decision-making. He reveals that true confidence comes from understanding and trusting information, not just having it. The conversation touches on the pitfalls of superficial confidence in contracts and tests, and highlights the importance of data in engineering decisions. Jackson delves into reliability assessments with tools like Weibull analysis, advocating for a balance of statistical insight and practical experience in product reliability and decision-making.

Fred Schenkelberg, a reliability expert, shares valuable insights into allocation methods essential for achieving reliability goals in product design. He discusses how to effectively divide reliability targets among team members to foster collaboration. Fred highlights simple strategies for implementing reliability allocation, ensuring that teams work towards unified objectives. He also emphasizes the significance of understanding customer and business expectations in setting meaningful goals, enhancing overall system reliability.

Dive into the fascinating world of the lognormal distribution and its connection to the bell curve. Learn how viewing data logarithmically reveals hidden patterns in exponential changes. Enjoy whimsical examples like unicorn weights to grasp probability density functions. Discover practical applications in analyzing tire wear and material fatigue, showcasing how statistical modeling predicts performance and longevity. Explore the complexities of reliability engineering and how the choice between distributions significantly impacts decision-making.

Fred Schenkelberg, a speaker and expert in accelerated life testing, discusses the lengthy process of traditional testing methods. He explores alternatives that streamline the testing process, suggesting that sometimes estimating product lifespan may not be necessary. The conversation dives into the complexities of understanding failure mechanisms and how leveraging existing knowledge can improve reliability assessments. Schenkelberg emphasizes the importance of balancing timely results with accurate data collection in product development.

Fundamentals of Ongoing Reliability  Testing podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) is a class of product testing that aims to identify potential field reliability issues after product launch and before customers experience failures. Typically, done using a rotation of samples directly from production and using expected use conditions/stresses, the testing balances many factors to be of value. ORT works well to monitor an ongoing production process subject to variation. If that variation impacts reliable performance, then a well-designed and implemented ORT should identify the issue. Let's explore the range of considerations when designing an ORT to optimize the ORT's ability to identify field problems efficiently. We will also discuss the various tradeoffs that impact sample size, the use of accelerating stresses, and more. This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 10 December 2024. Download RSS To view the recorded video, visit the webinar page. Related content: Introduction to Ongoing Reliability Testing article Sequential Sampling by Attributes article Creating Unique Reliability Tests A well crafted reliability test or series of tests helps us to understand what will fail and when. Craft your tests to be valuable. See More Is Reliability Testing Always Necessary? Consider your reliability testing. Is it informative, useful, and valuable? If not, then don't do the test. Plan your testing to have value. See More Fundamentals of Reliability Testing Let's discuss planning and conducting reliability testing that provides meaningful results in an effective manner. Let's do testing right. See More Reliability is More than Testing Reliability Testing is one method to create information, yet may not the most useful or effective approach to create a reliable product. See More Fundamentals of Ongoing Reliability Testing See More Fundamentals of Success Testing See More Fundamentals of Environmental Testing See More The post Fundamentals of Ongoing Reliability Testing appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Fundamentals of Early Field Results podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg At least one group called this the Delta Phase.' It is the period shortly after launching a product and provides a unique opportunity to reduce future field failures and improve customer satisfaction dramatically. The idea is to aggressively identify and resolve any field issues identified by your customers. There are a couple of ways to implement the Delta Phase with your product launch. Yet, it requires creating a team from the design/development team that has the authority and capability to implement design changes quickly. Let's explore the concept of a delta phase and how to implement it in your organization. Plus, let’s examine a few situations that make significant short and long-term reductions in the field failure rate. This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 12 November 2024. Download RSS To view the recorded video, visit the webinar page. Related content: Use a Delta Program to Minimize Early Field Failures article SOR 060 Can We Reduce Early Life Failures? episode Fundamentals of FRACAS This webinar introduces you to the basic elements of FRACAS. Plus, we examine a few failed programs so that you can avoid problems. See More Fundamentals of Root Cause Analysis Let's discuss when you have sufficient understanding of a failure mechanism to implement a solution and a few common obstacles to avoid. See More Essential Reliability Engineering Concepts Let's discuss the concept of failures along with a few other concepts universal to reliability engineering. See More Preventing Moisture and Corrosion Damage The goal is to educate the audience on options to prevent electronic equipment failure used in enclosed spaces from corrosion. See More What is Fatigue? Fatigue is interesting in that it allows something to fail without it ever being exposed to stresses that are beyond its strength. See More So What is the Root Cause? This webinar takes you through a framework to explore the understand the root cause of a failure, something we can do something about. See More Focus on Failure Mechanisms Let's explore the many ways something can fail and how understanding failure mechanisms makes a difference. See More Using Fault Trees to Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Discover the power of root cause analysis with fault trees. Uncover the hidden causes of failure and improve your reliability process. See More Fundamentals of Early Field Results Let's explore the concept of a delta phase and how to implement it in your organization. Plus, how to implement it in various product types. See More The post Fundamentals of Early Field Results appeared first on Accendo Reliability.

Dive into the intriguing world of measuring electronic component reliability through FITs. Discover how industries define reliability metrics differently, with fascinating examples like coffee mugs. Explore the complexities of failure rates and statistical models, challenging conventional wisdom. Uncover the decline of product life cycles and learn from the rise and fall of brands like BlackBerry. Finally, gain insights into the longevity of LED lights and the importance of accelerated life testing in making informed engineering decisions.

Fundamentals of System Effectiveness podcast episode with speaker Fred Schenkelberg System or Operational Effectiveness is comprised of three elements. An early definition included capability, reliability, and availability. Another early definition included availability, dependability, and capability. In essence, can the system do what it's supposed to do? Is it ready when needed? And is it able to work without failure long enough? Let's examine system effectiveness and its factors or elements in more detail. Then, examine an example or two so you can apply this concept to your situation. This Accendo Reliability webinar was originally broadcast on 8 October 2024. Download RSS To view the recorded video, visit the webinar page. Related content: Asset Effectiveness Model with Paul Daoust episode Life Cycle Costing for Product Design Choices episode Life Cycle Costing with Fred Schenkelberg episode   Establishing Reliability Goals Consider both your customer and business expectations to create meaningful goals to guide your team's reliability decisions. See More Fundamentals of Reliability Performance Monitoring An introduction to setting up and using reliability performance monitoring. Be sure to connect the metric to the decision you need to make. See More Fundamentals of Environmental and Use Conditions A basic discussion about the importance of environmental and use conditions for every reliability related decision See More Fundamentals of Reliability Goals Let's explore the elements that make up a reliability goal. Plus, the range of inputs you can use to define each element. See More Fundamentals of System Effectiveness See More What’s Wrong with Using ‘FITs’? See More Fundamentals of Allocation See More Fundamentals of Metric Monitoring See More What is Reliability? See More The post Fundamentals of System Effectiveness appeared first on Accendo Reliability.