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| | Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
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| | This template illustrates a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), also referred to as a Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) or Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA). A detailed discussion can be found at www.ASQ.org | | | | ● | Please follow the link for detailed instructions for data entry | | | | | To learn more about other quality tools, visit the ASQ Learn About Quality web site. |
| | | | | | ● | Initiate action to reduce the RPN |
| | | | | | ● | Re-evaluate the RPN value after completion of the recommended actions |
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| | | | | | | FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS |
| | Item: | Drill Hole | | | | Responsibility: | | J. Doe | | | | FMEA number: | 123456 |
| | Model: | Current | | | | Prepared by: | | J. Doe | | | | Page : | 1 of 1 |
| | Core Team: | J. Doe (Engineering), J. Smith (Production), B. Jones (Quality) | | | | | | | | | | FMEA Date (Orig): | 1/1/08 | Rev: | | 1 |
| | Process Function | Potential Failure Mode | Potential Effect(s) of Failure | Sev | Class | Potential Cause(s)/ Mechanism(s) of Failure | Occur | Current
Process
Controls | Detec | RPN | Recommended Action(s) | Responsibility and Target Completion Date | Action Results |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Actions Taken | Sev | Occ | Det | RPN |
| | Drill Blind Hole | Hole too deep | Break through bottom of plate | 7 | | Improper machine set up | 3 | Operator training and instructions | 3 | 63 | | | | | | | 0 |
| | | Hole not deep enough | Incomplete thread form | 5 | | Improper machine set up | 3 | Operator training and instructions | 3 | 45 | | | | | | | 0 |
| | | | | 5 | | Broken Drill | 5 | None | 9 | 225 | Install Tool Detectors | J. Doe | 3/1/08 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 25 |
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