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Mufaddal Rasheed

Design Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (DFMEA) is a very important tool for the design engineer to develop designs which are reliable and safe. This course will take you through the concepts and process of developing a DFMEA.

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Design Failure Mode Effect and Analysis (DFMEA) is a very important tool for the design engineer to develop designs which are reliable and safe. This course will take you through the concepts and process of developing a DFMEA.

What the course will cover?

  • Need for DFMEA

  • Defining failure modes

  • Cause and Root cause analysis using Fishbone diagrams

  • Evaluation of Risk - Severity, Occurence and Detection

  • What is Design prevention control and Design detection control / Design verification

  • Grading of severity, occurence and detection

  • The systematic process of DFMEA

  • What is B diagram and how to prepare B diagram with multiple examples

  • What is P diagram and how to prepare P diagram with multiple examples

  • DFMEA walkthrough of a Bicycle

  • Exercises for learning by doing.

The course is well suited for Mechanical design engineers or aspiring students who want to learn how to design effectively and consider possible failure modes.

The class focusses on the concepts and underlying reasoning rather than a descriptive approach .

Developing a good DFMEA is critical for complex system engineering work and hence its a key skill to develop for career growth and innovation.

DFMEA allow for Quality management of designs and continuous improvement through attention to detail with a keen eye on failure modes and how they effect the operations.

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Learning objectives

  • Why do we prepare dfmea?
  • What are failure modes in mechanical design and how do we define them ?
  • What are root causes & mechanisms? how to find root causes for failure modes ?
  • What is severity, occurence and detection of failure ?
  • Grading of severity , occurrence and detection ratings
  • What is boundary or b diagram ? how to develop it with examples
  • What is parameter diagram or p diagram ? how to develop it with examples
  • Examples with simple mechanical products
  • Dfmea process walk-through and exercises

Syllabus

Introduction
Risks associated in Mechanical design and need for DFMEA
What DFMEA accomplishes
Basics of DFMEA
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Defining Failure modes
Mechanical Phenomena of failure modes
Cause , Effect and Root cause analysis
Domains of underlying root causes
Root cause Analysis - Example - Frame cracks
Effects of failure and Examples
Evaluation of Risk and and Severity levels
Occurence
Design prevention control
Detection control and Design verification
Grading of Occurence
Detection and its Grading
Grading of severity
Process of preparation of DFMEA
Boundary Diagram
B diagram and Example of Bike
B diagram Wrench
B diagram Scissor jack
External B diagram Seat Belt system
Parameter Diagram
P Diagram , example of a bracket
Why P diagram ?
P diagram details and Noise Factors
Input , Output, , Control parameters definitions
P diagram of Wrench
P diagram of Scissor Jack
P diagram of Bike
DFMEA of a Bicycle
Format
DFMEA Bike Item 1
DFMEA Bike Item 2
DFMEA Bike Item 3
DFMEA Bike Item 4
Assigning Severity Rating to Item 1 failure modes
Assigning Occurence ratings to Potential causes in Item 1
Assigning Detection rating to Potential causes in Item 1
Complete the DFMEA- Exercise
Test your knowledge
Test your DFMEA knowledge
Bonus Section
Bonus lecture: More resources for learning Mechanical design

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops core skills of defining failure modes, analyzing causes and effects, and evaluating risk in mechanical design
Taught by Mufaddal Rasheed, who is recognized for their work in mechanical design
Teaches using a systematic and practical process, providing hands-on examples and exercises
Suitable for mechanical design engineers and aspiring students seeking to improve their design skills
Qualifies learners to implement DFMEA in complex system engineering work
Teaches skills that are highly relevant to industry and academic settings

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis - Concepts & Practice with these activities:
Participate in DFMEA discussion forums
Engage in discussions with peers to exchange knowledge, ask questions, and gain diverse perspectives on DFMEA.
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  • Join online DFMEA forums or discussion groups.
  • Actively participate in discussions, share your insights, and ask questions to clarify concepts.
  • Learn from the experiences and perspectives of other DFMEA practitioners.
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