FMEA
Design FMEA (dFMEA) and Process FMEA (pFMEA)
dFMEA- Predictive/Preventive Step: design phase and focuses on our subsystems (ie. drive train, wiring, pneumatics, programming, etc). Focuses on predicting and eliminating or mitigating potential failures.
pFMEA- Analytical/Reactive step. Helps our team define the robot process as a whole (including the robot subsystems identified in dFMEA), but also all supporting process roles (i.e. set up, tools, corrective actions, pit crew, drivers, strategy, etc). This tends to be more corrective and focused on eliminating repeat failures with setting or recognizing controls as well as future improvements.
Why do we do FMEA's?
Identify and minimize our weaknesses
Preventive versus reactive
Noticeable reduction in repeat errors
Metrics and acknowledgment of achievements/improvements
Increased communication within pit, across teams and across levels
Plan for continuous improvement built in
Increased training with increased confidence for new team members and other members when moving into new roles
5S-minimize parts and tools for informal tournaments and confidence in knowing we have what we need
Pit Checklist
How could this help me?
A Pit Checklist is a resource used to make teams problem solving skills in the pit improve dramatically. This also helps make the Pit crew make less mistakes improving your teams performance on the field. We recommend that all teams use this in there pits. Please make a copy of this document before you download or open it in sheets
FMEA Template
This is a stripped down version of our FMEA. This is simple enough for all teams to use and succeed with. Please make a copy of this document before you download or open it in sheets.
C.I.S. Full FMEA
This is a copy of our full FMEA as it is right now. This is built towards teams who have used and succeeded with the template and the Pit checklist. Please make a copy of this document before you download or open it in sheets.
