OBJECTIVES


The emphasis of all R & M is focused on three objectives:

  • Reliability ” The probability that machinery and equipment can perform continuously, without failure, for a specified interval of time (when operating under stated conditions)

  • Maintainability ” A characteristic of design, installation, and operation, usually expressed as the probability that a machine can be retained in, or restored to, specified operable conditions within a specified interval of time (when maintenance is performed in accordance with prescribed procedures)

  • Durability ” Ability to perform intended function over a specified period (under normal use with specified maintenance) without significant deterioration




Six Sigma and Beyond. Design for Six Sigma (Vol. 6)
Six Sigma and Beyond: Design for Six Sigma, Volume VI
ISBN: 1574443151
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 235

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