Author: D. H. Stamatis
This is a complete guide to failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) - the process of understanding and applying a methodological approach to problems, errors, and failures. Author D.H. Stamatis explains the process of conducting system, design, process, and service FMEA's, and provides the rationale for doing so. Issues that are completely addressed include what an FMEA is, how an FMEA is used, if FMEA can be applied to all industries, how it relates to the ISO 9000 series of quality standards, and more. This book also establishes the legal need for FMEA and its relation to product liability. A variety of examples of FMEA forms, checklists, and sample guidelines is another unique feature of this book. A summary of mathematical formulae and tools used in FMEA is also presented. The more than 10 real-world examples, and how-to specifics, show how FMEA can work for any organization. Contents: FMEA: A General Overview * The Language of FMEA * Teams and Team Mechanics * System FMEA * Design FMEA * Process FMEA * Service FMEA * FMEA and the Electromechanical Industry * FMEA and Computers * FMEA and the Medical Device Industry.
