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Objective Detection Ranking Guidelines for Performing Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Technical Paper
1999-01-1625
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Southern Automotive Manufacturing Conference & Exposition
International Automotive Manufacturing Conference & Exposition
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English
Abstract
Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) has become an important tool for identifying potential weaknesses in manufacturing processes. The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has published guidelines that help ensure that Process FMEAs are developed and interpreted in a consistent fashion. These guidelines, while very helpful, are still open to broad interpretation, and need further development and improvement, especially in the area of detection rankings. The current detection ranking criteria are very subjective, difficult to apply in a consistent fashion, and can easily be used to skew Risk Priority Number results.
This paper will describe revisions to the guidelines for detection rankings that have been successfully used in developing Process FMEAs for automotive manufacturing processes. The revised guidelines are based on a number of factors including whether the cause or the failure is detected, the distance from the source, and the type of inspection used (manual or automated).
The improved guidelines yield many benefits: 1) they make the tool easier to understand and use, especially for first-time practicioners; 2) they provide a direct relationship between the FMEA tool and the manufacturing environment; and 3) they ensure greater consistency in the creation and interpretation of Process FMEAs. Ultimately, the improved guidelines help ensure higher quality processes and products for all customers.
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Citation
Bauer, D., "Objective Detection Ranking Guidelines for Performing Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-1625, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-1625.Also In
References
- Bauer, Dan 1998 Error Proofing Integrated Training Resources, Inc. El Paso, Texas
- Chrysler Ford General Motors 1995 Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Automotive Industry Action Group Southfield, Michigan
- Ford Motor Company 1992 FMEA Handbook
- Ford Motor Company 1993 FMEA II: Applications
- Stolter, John Bauer, Dan 1997 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Integrated Training Resources, Inc. El Paso, Texas