http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/ This site provides an alternative method for notification of Reliabilityweb.com updates with RSS feeds. Download the Reliabilityweb.com Tristana newsreader and bring Reliabilityweb.com to your desktop. en becky@netexpressusa.com 2009-06-03T12:55:08Z http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/reliability_roadmap_web_workshops12/ Treat Your Team to Lunch and Learn! Presented by Jack Nicholas Jr., PE co-author of Root Cause Failure Analysis Title: Root Cause Failure Analysis Session 6: Programmatic Root Cause Failure Analysis Date: Friday, June 5, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT Cost: $0 - NO FEE Reserve your Web Workshop seat now ________________________________________ Presented by Wayne Ruddock Advanced Infrared Thermography Title: Infrared Thermography Basic Level 1 Session 11: Black Body Radiation and the 3 Laws Date: Friday, June 5, 2009 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT Cost: $0 - NO FEE Reserve your Web Workshop seat now Reliability Archivist 2009-06-03T12:55:08Z http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/flashback_previous_issues_most_popular_links1/ Optimized Planning and Scheduling by Dave Koelzer – VP, Process Improvement, Dimension Technology Solutions, Inc. Read the rest of the story Reducing Hydraulic System Noise by Brendan Casey, Insider Secrets To Hydraulics Read the rest of the story The Onesteel Eight Critical Elements of Asset Management by Mark Brunner, Reliability and Systems Superintendant-Wire, OneSteel Rod Bar and Wire, Newcastle, NSW, Australia Read the rest of the story Editors note: Readers can also take part in benchmarking exercise being conducted by Onesteel and Reliabilityweb.com Reliability Archivist 2009-06-03T12:54:44Z http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/uptime_magazine_pdm_program_of_year4/ Nominate your Predictive Maintenance program for: • Best Vibration Analysis Program Award • Best Ultrasound Inspection Program Award • Best Infrared Thermal Imaging Program Award • Best Motor Testing Program Award • Best Lubrication/Oil Analysis Program Award • Best Precision Maintenance (alignment/Balancing) Program Award • Best Overall PdM Program Award Entries due by July 17, 2009 Click here to learn more and begin your online entry process Reliability Archivist 2009-06-03T12:52:42Z http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/industrial_repair_services_study5/ Please help us with a study we are conducting about the use of industrial repair companies and services. 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Find out more online Reliability Archivist 2009-06-03T12:51:51Z http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/i_know_what_you_should_do_this_summer/ What are you planning for the summer? You could come back to work re-charged with new knowledge and expertise. Try a Mobius Institute public vibration analysis course, distance learning course, or self-paced CD course. Tel: 256-779-6367 Find out more online Reliability Archivist 2009-06-03T12:50:55Z http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/saving_money_on_hydraulic_rebuilds/ by Brendan Casey, Insider Secrets To Hydraulics Rebuilding a hydraulic component involves reworking or replacing all parts necessary to return the component to an “as new” condition in terms of performance and expected service life. In other words, a rebuilt component should perform as well and last as long as a new one. In this column, the terms “rebuild” and “repair” will be used interchangeably with the same meaning. Read the rest of the story Reliability Archivist 2009-06-03T12:49:06Z http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/theres_more_to_training_than_skills_development1/ by Ken Bass, CMRP, Director, Content and Quality, Management Resources Group Most organizations have recognized for many years that when we change the way any job is done, we most likely change the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed at that job. For minor changes in the work, some on the job training is sufficient. When the changes involve dramatic differences in the knowledge and skills base, formal training is required. But one question remains. That is, is “how to” training enough since it is very specific to the knowledge and skills for a discrete set of tasks? Read the rest of the story Reliability Archivist 2009-06-03T12:48:15Z http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/the_optimization_trap1/ by Phillip Slater, Inventory Process Optimization Specialist, Initiate Action Pty Ltd Whether it is maintenance strategy, planning, manning, PMs or inventory, for all good managers an optimal outcome is always the goal. Yet, it has been proven time and time again that optimization does not always deliver the results that are expected. I call this phenomenon The Optimization Trap. Surprisingly, most people that are caught by the optimization trap don’t even realize it. This paper explains the Optimization Trap, what it is, how to tell whether you are in danger of falling into the trap, and, if you have already, what you can do about. Read the rest of the story Reliability Archivist 2009-06-03T12:46:18Z http://maintenancetalk.com/blog.php/rblog/reliability_roadmap_web_workshops11/ Reliability Roadmap Web Workshops Treat Your Team to Lunch and Learn! ________________________________________ Presented by Mel Barratt, Manager, SKF Reliability Maintenance Institute On-line Title: Machine assessment with simple, portable devices Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM EDT This presentation will discuss machine assessment with portable devices, including vibration basics, vibration parameter selection, measurement considerations, machine conditions and lubrication. Please join Mel Barratt, Manager, SKF Reliability Maintenance Institute On-line for a 30 minute webinar and 15 minute Q&A. Reserve your Webinar seat now ________________________________________ Presented by Michael Drew, Managing Director ARMS Reliability Title: How to Predict Reliability and Availability for New Projects Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT There is an increasing trend to build in Reliability Analysis steps into the design phase of major projects. Moving beyond design objective verification, a RAMS analysis early in a project life, lays down many of the foundations necessary for improved design, equipment procurement, maintenance requirements as well as lifecycle performance. In this webcast identify the steps and considerations your organization needs to take to ensure the long term success of your assets and capital investments. Reserve your Webinar seat now Reliability Archivist 2009-05-27T13:41:57Z