Video 2: DFMEA Step 2 Structure Analysis

In this lesson you will move into the Structure Analysis phase where the focus shifts to visualizing the scope of the analysis by breaking down the product into a system subsystem and component hierarchy. The video utilizes the pen case study to demonstrate how to identify the specific design elements that require analysis such as isolating the new rubber tip component from the rest of the existing pen assembly.

You will discover how to create a clear structure tree that defines the interfaces between the product and the customer application as well as internal interfaces between components. The lesson teaches you how to correctly fill out the structure analysis section of the new form by defining the high level product the focused element and the specific component to prepare for the functional analysis.