FAILURE MAPPING - A NEW AND POWERFUL TOOL FOR IMPROVING RELIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE

Describes issues that are particularly important to creating Failure Maps that record failure histories in a manner that the records will be useful in the future.
Explains how Failure Maps can be used to improve reliability by identifying Failure Mechanisms while at work.
Details how Failure Maps can be used to improve reliability by identifying Defects before failures can occur.
Describes how Failure Maps can be used to increase the effectiveness of the diagnostic and troubleshooting process as a part of any help desk activity.
Explains how to use Failure Mapping as a tool to improve the effectiveness of "triage" as a part of failure response in high volume activities.
Includes several forms found useful in recording Failure Maps andcreating reports.
Provides readers with tools needed to enhance and set up their own Failure Mapping program.
Offers both new and more experienced plant and shop personnel with a tool they can use to develop a consistent understanding of Failure Mapping, the roles in a Failure Mapping organization and the steps in implementing a Failure Mapping process.