Track 3 Session 4
2:20 to 3:20 p.m. Tuesday June 9, 2009

Process Flow Diagram: The Foundation of PFMEA

This presentation defines the importance of well defined process flow steps within the Process FMEA (PFMEA). The new AIAG and SAE guidelines stress the importance of understanding the intended product and process characteristics of each step. Attendees will understand the linkage between Design FMEA and Process FMEA. They will also understand the linkage between Process Flow Diagram, Process FMEA and Process Control Plans. The detailed process steps help enable companies to understand value added versus non-value added steps within their processes. This detail will also enable companies to target planned maintenance at critical process operations. The case studies will highlight examples of how detailed process flow diagrams became success factors in improving quality and reliability.