Available Guides
Create a Process FMEA : Set up a PFMEA document from the template, define process steps, and score failures using the Severity x Occurrence x Detection (RPN) methodology.How PFMEA Fits the Risk Management Framework
PFMEA vs. DFMEA at a Glance
| Aspect | DFMEA | PFMEA |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Design functions | Manufacturing process steps |
| Top-level entity | Function (allocatedTo system element) | Process Step (associates to system element) |
| Cause tracking | Free-text causeOfFailure field | Linked cause work items (traceable) |
| Scoring | S x O x D = RPN | S x O x D = RPN (identical) |
| RPN thresholds | Green 1-10, Amber 11-30, Red >30 | Green 1-10, Amber 11-30, Red >30 |
| Subsystem scoping | Yes (queryFactory) | No (flat process view) |
| HARA cross-reference | riskRecord backlinks | Not available |
Related Resources
- Data Model and Work Item Types — process step entity details
- DFMEA Analysis Workflows — design-level failure analysis
- Risk Control Plan Configuration — managing risk controls
- Process Step Reference — field definitions
Source References
Source References
Configuration:
modules/RiskTemplates/PFMEATemplate/attachments/risksheet.json | Template: modules/RiskTemplates/PFMEATemplate/module.xml