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What is Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Every product or process has modes of failure. The effects represent the impact of the failures. An FMEA is a tool to:

  • Identify the relative risks designed into a product or process.
  • Initiate action to reduce those risks with the highest potential impact.
  • Track the results of the action plan in terms of risk reduction.

FMEAs help us focus on and understand the impact of potential process or product risks. A systematic methodology is used to rate the risks relative to each other.

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The Purpose of an FMEA