Failure Mode and Effect Analysis-FMEA

What is FMEA?

FMEA is a systemised group of activities to:
1. recognise and evaluate the potential failure of a product / process and its effects
2. identify actions which could eliminate or reduce the chance of potential failure occurring
3. document the process

Why FMEA ?

1. For a company policy where continuous improvement is emphasized for its product, process
2. FMEA is a living document

Who should do FMEA?

1. Cross Functional Team Effort – with a leader
2. Team of knowledgeable individuals Ex. Expertise in Design, Mfg., Assly., Quality., etc.
3. Team should include representatives of sub-contractors and/or customers





When FMEA should be done ?

1. Essence is timeliness
2. Pro-Active rather than reactive
3. Before process failure mode occurs

Advantages of FMEA

1. Avoids late change crisis
2. Reduces or eliminates chance of implementing corrective change
3. excellent technique for preventive action
4. interactive process which is never ending

Types of FMEA

1. System FMEA – Power transmission system
2. Design FMEA – Axle shaft
3. Process FMEA – Heat treatment