August 4, 20178 yr Hi everyone, I have noticed in the corporate world that Detection rating in FMEA has multiple interpretations. Let us explore this. When you assess detection rating, what is the question you ask? A. What is the probability of the failure being detected and corrected before impacting the customer OR B. What is the probability of failure being detected (irrespective of timely correction) before customer is impacted? OR C. What is the probability of failure being detected or prevented (through detection of cause) before customer is impacted? OR D. What is the probability of the cause of failure being detected and corrected before failure occurs? OR E. What is the probability of the cause of failure being detected (irrespective of correction) without impacting the customer? Do mention your views. Remember, you may get on the leaderboard of this forum if your response is liked a lot by others.
August 5, 20178 yr B. What is the probability of failure being detected (irrespective of timely correction) before customer is impacted As far as I know we only detect the probability of the failure and how severe it can Impact our end customer. We use other tools such as Why Analysis to find the RC and action/control plan can be deployed accordingly. The Crux is Detection can be done by FMEA but not Control * Personal view not to offend anyone
August 7, 20178 yr Author On 8/5/2017 at 3:13 PM, Manish Ghadigaokar said: D Hi Manish, Good to see your response. There is no right or wrong here and interpretation and the way FMEA is applied may vary. In many instances, the cause of failure is unknown and therefore cannot be detected. What will be your take about detection ranking on such situations?
August 7, 20178 yr Author On 8/5/2017 at 5:54 PM, togyjose said: B Hi Togy, Good to see your response. Failure being detected before customer impact is really good. Let us explore more - If we are able to detect failures but not able to carry out any timely corrections, would you consider it as a reasonable detection approach?
August 7, 20178 yr I have done couple of Design FMEA. My view is that S*O*D take care of risk. But as far as Detection is considered i dont assume you are bothered about control action/correction at any point of process. Its purely the ability of a system to detect and reporting of the error alone.if you think of correction in reality mostly a calibration is involved which would impact probability of occurrence. Let me know if you dont agree with my view
August 8, 20178 yr I agree, as per situation we can select any of the option, keeping the severity, occurrence in mind. We also sometimes think based on the financial impact of failure of any step on company. as per my view : Steps with high "S" and "O" option A seems to be appropriate. General approach is option B. Any comments or suggestions:
August 9, 20178 yr Both B and E. strictly speaking detection is for each cause and also can be for the failure mode as the case may be. Correction is not related to the topic. It is understood that once we detect the organization would take actions to correct both product and use this information to increase Occurrence rating for that cause and increase the level of detection to reduce risk as a cycle. The organization should constantly find ways to prevent cause/failure. Edited August 9, 20178 yr by Sathish_skumar2002 Spell error
August 9, 20178 yr Author 8 hours ago, Sathish_skumar2002 said: Both B and E. strictly speaking detection is for each cause and also can be for the failure mode as the case may be. Correction is not related to the topic. It is understood that once we detect the organization would take actions to correct both product and use this information to increase Occurrence rating for that cause and increase the level of detection to reduce risk as a cycle. The organization should constantly find ways to prevent cause/failure. Valid point there. i agree that detection of failure or cause, both should be admissible.
September 10, 20196 yr One More Confusion.... I have seen many FMEAs during audit and Detection rating is rated 5 in many cases for first piece inspection. is it correct ? and what is the meaning of 'Set-up causes only' in AIAG manual for rating 5.
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