Factorial Design
Factorial design are generally employed in engineering and manufacturing experiments. It is appropriate when several factors are to be investigated at two or more levels and interaction of factors may be important. Also see Design of Experiments.
Fault Tree Analysis
A deductive analysis method that provides a systematic description of the combinations of possible occurrences in a system that can result in failure. It is a graphical representation of the boolean logic that relates to the result.
Failure Mode Analysis - FMA
Developed from a fault tree, a FMA chart is usually prepared to assess the probability of and assign priority to potential root causes of failure.
Failure Mode Avoidance
a quality discipline with focus on finding failure modes early in the development process, then applying countermeasures to fix them. D Clausing suggested FMA as a pragmatic strategy to achieve reliability improvement.
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - FMEA
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis is systematized technique which identifies and ranks the potential failure modes of a design or manufacturing process in order to prioritize improvement actions. Click here for a small presentation from WISC | FMEA form | developing a FMEA | SAE
J-1739 Recommended Practice for FMEA
Feasibility
A determination that a process, design, procedure, or plan can be successfully accomplished in the required time frame.
Finite Element Analysis
A technique for modeling a complex structure. When the mathematical model is subjected to known loads, the displacement of the structure may be determined.
First Time Capability - FTC
First Time Capability measures the degree to which a new process produces the desired result (for example, an assembly with acceptable SPC performance) without rework and production delays.
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