[FMEA functionality] SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS in Skill FMEA Pro
Skill FMEA Pro enables special characteristics to be detected using several methods, either risk-based or requirements-based. Controlling special characteristicsis at the heart of the software.
In today's industrial world, product quality and reliability are of paramount importance. To guarantee these aspects, companies need to identify and control the special characteristics of their products and processes. These characteristics, if not properly managed, can lead to critical failures and impact on customer satisfaction.
Skill FMEA Pro is a powerful software solution for managing special characteristics. Thanks to its advanced functionality and intuitive approach, it enables companies to efficiently identify, analyze and control special characteristics throughout their product lifecycle.
1. Special characteristics: definition and importance
Special characteristics, also known as key characteristics, are critical points that have a significant impact on a product's safety, regulatory compliance, performance, reliability or customer satisfaction. They may relate to dimensions, materials, performance, manufacturing processes or functional aspects.
Examples of special characteristics:
- The tensile strength of a material used in aircraft construction.
- The dimensional accuracy of a mechanical part in the automotive industry.
- The concentration of an active ingredient in a drug.
- The lifespan of an electronic component.
Identifying and controlling special characteristics is essential for :
- Prevent critical failures: By identifying special characteristics and implementing appropriate controls, companies can reduce the risk of failures with serious consequences.
- Ensure regulatory compliance: Many standards and regulations require control of special characteristics to guarantee product safety and quality.
- Improve customer satisfaction: By controlling special characteristics, companies can guarantee the quality and reliability of their products, thus contributing to customer satisfaction.
- Optimize processes: Managing special characteristics enables critical points in manufacturing processes to be identified and improved.
2. Skill FMEA Pro: a powerful tool for managing special characteristics
Skill FMEA Pro is a FMEA (Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis) software package that integrates advanced characteristics for managing special characteristics. It enables companies to adopt a proactive and systematic approach to identifying, analyzing and controlling these characteristics.
Skill FMEA Pro's key features for special characteristics :
- Automatic detection: Skill FMEA Pro enables special characteristics to be detected using several methods, either risk-based (FMEA analysis) or requirements-based (specifications, standards).
- Classification and prioritization: The software enables special characteristics to be classified according to their importance, and prioritized according to their criticality.
- Control Plan: Skill FMEA Pro lets you define a monitoring plan tailored to each special characteristic, specifying inspection methods, inspection frequencies and acceptance criteria.
- Traceability: The software ensures complete traceability of special characteristics, from identification to analysis and inspection.
- Integration with other modules: Skill FMEA Pro integrates with other software modules, notably the Product FMEA and Process FMEA modules, for comprehensive risk management.
3. Identify Special Characteristics with Skill FMEA Pro
Skill FMEA Pro offers several methods for identifying special characteristics:
- Risk-based method: This method involves analyzing the potential risks associated with each element of the product or process. Characteristics that present a high risk of failure are considered special characteristics.
- Requirements-based method: This method involves analyzing the requirements of specifications, standards and applicable regulations. characteristics that are essential to satisfy these requirements are considered special characteristics.
Example in practice: A medical device manufacturer uses Skill FMEA Pro to identify the special characteristics of a new artificial respirator. Using the risk-based method, the software identifies the air pressure delivered by the device as a special characteristic, since failure of this parameter could have serious consequences for the patient.
"Skill FMEA Pro enabled us to quickly identify the special characteristics of our new product. The risk-based method helped us prioritize the most critical characteristics and implement effective controls." - Testimonial from a quality engineer at a medical device manufacturer.
4. Analyze and control special characteristics with Skill FMEA Pro
Once special characteristics have been identified, Skill FMEA Pro enables you to analyze and control them effectively.
- Cause and effect analysis : The software enables you to analyze the potential causes of variations in special characteristics, and their effects on product quality and reliability.
- Definition of a Control Plan: Skill FMEA Pro enables you to define a control plan adapted to each special characteristic, specifying inspection methods, inspection frequencies and acceptance criteria.
- Implementation of corrective actions: In the event of drift of a special characteristic, the software enables corrective actions to be triggered to identify and correct the causes of the variation.
Case in point: An automotive parts manufacturer uses Skill FMEA Pro to analyze and control the dimension of a critical bore on an engine part. The software defines a control plan with regular dimensional measurements. If tolerances are exceeded, corrective actions are automatically triggered to identify and correct the causes of the variation.
"Thanks to Skill FMEA Pro, we've been able to set up an effective control plan for our special characteristics. The software enables us to detect deviations quickly and implement corrective actions." - Testimonial from a quality manager at an automotive parts manufacturer.
5. Advantages of Skill FMEA Pro for managing special characteristics
Skill FMEA Pro offers numerous advantages for the management of special characteristics:
- Time and efficiency savings: The software automates many of the tasks involved in managing special characteristics, saving time and improving efficiency.
- Risk reduction: By identifying and controlling special characteristics, Skill FMEA Pro helps to reduce the risk of failure, and improve product quality and reliability.
- Regulatory compliance: The software helps companies to comply with standards and regulations concerning the control of special characteristics.
- Continuous improvement: Skill FMEA Pro enables you to monitor the performance of special characteristics and implement continuous improvement actions.
Feedback from Skill FMEA Pro users:
- 75% of Skill FMEA Pro users have seen a significant reduction in defects linked to special characteristics.
- 80% of companies using Skill FMEA Pro said they had improved their regulatory compliance with regard to the control of special characteristics.
6. FAQ on Special Characteristics and Skill FMEA Pro
Q : How do I define the acceptance criteria for a special characteristic?
Acceptance criteria must be defined according to the requirements of specifications, standards and applicable regulations. They must be clear, precise and measurable.
Q: How can I integrate measurement data into Skill FMEA Pro?
Skill FMEA Pro lets you import measurement data from various systems, including metrology software, spreadsheets and databases.
Q: Can Skill FMEA Pro be used to manage special process characteristics?
Yes, Skill FMEA Pro can be used to manage special product and process characteristics. The software can be used to identify critical process characteristics and implement appropriate controls.
Q: Are there any training courses on how to use Skill FMEA Pro to manage special characteristics?
Yes, Skill Software offers training in the use of Skill FMEA Pro, including specific training in the management of special characteristics.
Controlling special characteristics is an essential element in guaranteeing the quality, reliability and regulatory compliance of industrial products. Skill FMEA Pro is a complete, high-performance software solution to help companies meet this challenge. With its advanced detection, analysis and control functions, it helps to reduce risk, improve quality and ensure regulatory compliance.
Don't wait any longer to optimize the management of your special characteristics! Contact Skill Software for a demonstration of Skill FMEA Pro and find out how it can help you achieve your quality and performance objectives.
