Track 2 Session 11

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010

PFMEA Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

This presentation defines the importance of well defined process flow steps within the PFMEA process. The new AIAG and SAE guidelines stress the importance of understanding the intended product and process characteristics of each step. Attendees will understand the linkage between DFMEA and PFMEA as a result of this presentation. They also will understand the linkage between Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA and Process Control Plans. The detailed process steps help enable companies to understand value added versus non-value added steps within their process. This detail will also enable companies to target planned maintenance at critical process operations. The case studies will highlight examples of how detailed process flow diagrams became success factors in improving quality and reliability.

Key Words: Process Flow Diagram, Foundation of the Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Jim Davis

General Dynamics

Virginia

Bill Haughey

ReliaSoft Corporation

Tucson, Arizona