Root Cause Analysis

Collecting broken or worn machine parts for later analysis will help to understand root cause of failures, as well as can assist with training AM team members. Training for AM Teams to Prevent Reoccurrence of Forced Deterioration Breakdowns Use Actual Broken Parts to Demonstrate FD breakdowns to AM teams to…

The purpose of this procedure is to define the steps to do a 4M Analysis of a system or subsystem. The goal of this 4M Analysis Procedure is to reduce losses in the factory by using the Equipment Attributes as a guideline to achieve this end. 4M Analysis Steps Define Improvement…

When a bearing is used under ideal conditions, it will only be damaged by rolling fatigue. Damage due to rolling fatigue may occur very early, however. If damage is found on a bearing, it is important to examine the phenomenon properly and identify the causes, even if the damage is…

Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control is a formal problem-solving process, and a major tool of Lean Six Sigma, based on formula Y= f(X), metric that measures the problem. Define First step is to identify a problem. Lean six sigma approach is to utilize Y=f(X), function defines one variable in terms of another. The statement “y is…