FAILURE CLASSIFICATION

RPN
Component Probability
Potential Probability of Risk
process Failure mode Cause of failure of Preventive Action
severity not detecting Priority
function occurrence
Number
Wear of With continued use, the Replace worn tips or adjust the
measuring tips measurement tips can wear
Micrometer
out, affecting measurement
6 6 3 108 micrometer to manufacturer's

accuracy. specifications.

Human reading The user may make errors Train the user in correct and careful
error when reading the micrometer
reading of the scale. In some cases,
scale 7 9 7 441 digital micrometers can be used to

reduce human error.

Deformation of Deformation of the spindle
Keep the micrometer in proper storage
the spindle or or casing 5 4 5 100 and handling conditions.
casing
Incorrect If the micrometer is not Perform regular calibration according to
calibration calibrated correctly,
the manufacturer's recommendations.
measurements may be 8 6 9 432 Some micrometers require more
inaccurate
frequent calibration than others.
Excessive The presence of excessive Clean and lubricate the micrometer
friction friction can hinder smooth
according to the manufacturer's
movement of the spindle,
affecting measurements 7 7 7 343 instructions.

Check for foreign particles that could

cause friction.