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EMAIL: kp399@njit.edu
IE655 CONCURRENT ENGINEERING
E-LEARNING PACK: IE655-FALL 2015-32-12
PROFESSOR: PAUL G RANKY
Statement of Work: The below assignment has been done solely by
Kishore Padigireddy.
Content
Introduction and objectives of the project
A Brief Description of the Methodologies applied
The Main Body of the Project
FMEA/ DFRA
Analysis of PFRA
Potential Failure Modes for Images_1684 to 1704
Ranky-Weibull Calculator
Collaborative Companies
Social Networking Articles
Summary
Further Work Needed/Proposed
References
Self-Assessment
Introduction and Objective:
There are many aspects in this world that are yet to be discovered and
researched upon. Looking at the future there is going to be a great demand
for many more new generation machinery that can perform not only just
programmed work but also be able to self program them, that is, the
machines got to be intelligent artificially. Yes, this is what exactly our
company ROBOFUSION Inc. is all about.
Our company aims to build extremely intelligent robotic system for the
future. Looking at the current perspective of this particular area there arent
many companies who have actually set foot into this business as it involves a
great deal of research than business at present. Robofusion Inc. aims at
designing and manufacturing intelligent robots for electronic,
telecommunication and industrial sectors for high-speed picking and
FMEA/DFRA:
PFRA is a Team Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS) method, aimed at
minimizing dissatisfaction and financial loss or process related failure risks.
PFRA is applied during the planning stages of a process, and then updated
on a regular basis to document changes. The PFRA spreadsheet is attached
below.
Analysis of PFRA Spreadsheet:
From the PFRA spreadsheet, processes having high failure potential have
been analyzed. The highest RPN is the wiring process (RPN: 399.38) and
the second one is the assembly of the body (RPN: 396.58). A product works
properly only if the wiring is done accurately without any short-circuiting,
which results in high voltage or high current. Frequent inspection should be
performed on the type of wires used for the electrical connectivity of the
product, so that no damage is occurred after the product is reached out to the
customers, which may result in customer dissatisfaction. The second
potential risk is the assembly or installation of the body, which is also
important factor in manufacturing a product. The assembly section is where
all the parts are embedded together to get the desired product. The product
will not last long if the assembly of the parts is not done accurately. It may
cause more time and cost to rectify that small error and rebuilt or reassembly of the whole process is not an easy task. One of the corrective
actions is re-assembly of the whole product, even though it will costs more
than estimated. Immediate action will be taken if there is any mismatch
during the assembly phase of the product manufactured.
IMG_1698: This Image shows poor choice of material used for this part. It
shows how bad design, leaded by bad planning and selection could influence
the final product.
IMG_1699: The Image shows a defective connector, which used low quality
material. The plastic part has completely broken off. The connector is not
properly designed and a proper design during the design phase could have
helped the product.
IMG_1701: This is the side view of the Image 1699.The tube has been worn
out due to regular usage and cannot be used further more. The lifetime of the
tube material is not what it should be, so poor material selection has also
taken place.
IMG_1702: The Image shows a battery cover .The material used for the
battery cover is not safe and may tear under high water pressure. There will
be hazardous influence on the environment if the battery is exposed to the
water.
IMG _1703: The Image shows an electrical connection that has failed. The
material used as the insulator between the pins has broken and cracked off.
The design is faulty and the material chosen was not correct for the
application. This battery connector, located under the battery has a very
weak base. It could easily break during the regular under-water activities.
IMG_1704:The Image is the same as battery connector having weak leads,
which are water sensitive. It shows poor quality in design and it will not
work properly when taken underwater.
Ranky-Weibull Calculator:
The Weibull distribution is one of the statistical models that have been
created on an empirical basis. It means that its building is based on the data
set itself, which requires a good understanding of the methodology. It is
named after Waloddi Weibull who started promoting it in the 40s for the
strength of materials.
Final results were obtained
=1.81
=1.68
Beta value is greater than 1.It shows that the failure rate increases when
wires are tested under extreme conditions. Alpha measures how varied the
data is and value greater than 1 shows higher variations.
Collaborative Companies:
Safari Ltd: Safari Ltd is the only American family owned manufacturer and
distributor of educational animal, fantasy, and human figurines. Safari Ltd
toys are inspired by nature, fueling the imagination and speaking to the
innate curiosity in all of us. They had a vision to share the unique beauty of
wildlife with children and a passion to educate through the joy of play. Each
figure is designed to have museum-quality authenticity to ensure they are as
lifelike as possible. With new scientific data always emerging, this means
the products are also continually being updated.
Interroll: Interroll offers the most efficient drives, rollers, conveyor
modules and sorters as well as pallet and carton flow modules: a truly global
product platform with highest availability for individual applications.
Working as an expert team of Consultants, System Integrators and OEMs,
they turn complex tasks fast into smart, scalable solutions for airports, CEP,
food processing, warehousing & distribution and various kinds of industries.
BMW Motorrad: BMW Motorrad is the motorcycle brand of the German
company BMW. The Company manufactures a variety of engine
configurations and gear parts. These products are designed with high
precision and efficiency. The emission of carbon and its by products are very
less compared to other products resulting in a green environment.
G-Technology: G-Technology powered by Hitachi is a premium storage
solution for audio/video production, photography and the professional
content creation market. This storage device provides a high data transfer
rate making the workflow simpler, better and faster. It has been built for
professional environment where performance and reliability are paramount.
Self-Assessment:
I would give myself a 10/10; this assignment has been one great task, as it
covers various aspects. I have analyzed the PFRA spreadsheet and calculated
alpha and beta value using ranky-weibull calculator. I have completely
covered all the areas required.