Implementation of Machinery Failure Mode and Effect Analysis in Amhara Pipe Factory P.L.C., Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

摘要

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is a pro-active quality tool for evaluating potential failure modes and their causes. It helps in prioritizing the failure modes and recommends corrective measures for the avoidance of catastrophic failures and improvement of quality. In this work, an attempt has been made to implement Machinery FMEA in UPVC pipe production unit of Amhara Pipe Factory, P.L.C., Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The failure modes and their causes were identified for each machine, the three key indices (Severity, Occurrence and Detection) we reassessed and the analysis was carried out with the help of MFMEA Worksheet. Finally, the necessary corrective actions were recommended.