Prerequisite

• Access the menu Registration > Function (FM010).

Presentation

Functions are used in FMEA to assist in analyzing the objectives and purposes of the project, process, asset, schedule, or object being analyzed. 

They are defined based on client requirements and discussions held by the team responsible for the analysis.

In the context of FMEA, the client can be either an internal client or an end user, and the correct definition of roles is essential to properly identify failure modes, their effects, and causes throughout the analysis.

Register function

1. Access the menu Registration > Function (FM010).

2. In the main screen toolbar, click the arrow next to the button and select the type of FMEA to which the function will be applied:

• Design FMEA.
• Process FMEA.
• Asset FMEA.
• Project Schedule FMEA.
• Object FMEA.

3. In the Name field, enter a name that clearly identifies the role.

4. In the Description field, provide a detailed description of the function, considering the client's objectives and requirements related to the item being analyzed.

5. After filling in the fields, click to complete the job registration.

After registration, the roles become available for selection during:

• The assembly of the FMEA structure, in defining the functions associated with the elements analyzed.
• Failure analysis serves as the basis for identifying failure modes, effects, and causes.

Conclusion

Properly registering functions is essential for the correct application of the FMEA methodology. 

By recording well-defined functions aligned with customer requirements, SoftExpert FMEA contributes to more consistent analyses, improves the identification of potential failures, and strengthens the quality of decisions made during the failure prevention process.