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MANUFACTURING-OPERATIONS5 MIN READ

Classify FMEA Failure Modes Before Ranking

Distinguish failure mode, effect, cause, and control entries before scoring an FMEA.

Sort each phrase into its FMEA role before scoring the risk. Failure mode Effect Cause Current control Gasket omitted from valve body. Valve leaks during customer pressure test. Two gasket bins look similar at point of use. Vision system confirms gasket before torque step. Fastener torque below specification. Fixture locator wear allows part movement. Downstream assembly must remove and rebuild the joint. First-piece inspection after every changeover.

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