DFMEA

Definitions & Methods

What is a DFMEA ?

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FMEA stands for Failure Mode and Effect Analysis A DFMEA is the FMEA done at the Design stage A DFMEA is: @ a design tool @ a team effort @ a living document

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What are a DFMEAs goals ?

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To increase the robustness of a design by systematically listing its potential failure modes Satisfy its customerS who can be:
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OEM end customer (the driver) process team manufacturing team

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How do we proceed ?
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A TE DFMEA expert develops the DFMEA. His work is reviewed by a senior TE engineer before each checkpoint. This work is reviewed and discussed by the customer DFMEA team during the checkpoints. The TE DFMEA expert implement the agreed corrections and carry on the development Back to point 2)
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Some examples of TE experience in DFMEA

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Integrated starter alternator controller Starter alternator power module Active suspension controller Engine management units 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

Potential Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Reference Manual by Chrysler/Ford/GM 3rd edition

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