DFMEA Definitions & Methods
What is a DFMEA ?
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FMEA stands for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis
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A DFMEA is the FMEA done at the Design stage
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A DFMEA is: @ a design tool @ a team effort @ a living document
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What are a DFMEA’s goals ? z
To increase the robustness of a design by systematically listing its potential failure modes
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Satisfy its customerS who can be: @ the
OEM
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end customer (the driver)
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process team
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manufacturing team
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How do we proceed ? 1)
A TE DFMEA expert develops the DFMEA.
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His work is reviewed by a senior TE engineer before each checkpoint.
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This work is reviewed and discussed by the customer DFMEA team during the checkpoints.
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The TE DFMEA expert implement the agreed corrections and carry on the development
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Back to point 2)
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Some examples of TE experience in DFMEA
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Integrated starter alternator controller
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Starter alternator power module
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Active suspension controller
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Engine management units
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Engine management systems
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DFMEA Example
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DFMEA Example (continued)
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DFMEA Example (continued)
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DFMEA Example (continued)
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Reference Documents
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“Potential Failure Mode and Effect Analysis – Reference Manual” by Chrysler/Ford/GM 3rd edition
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