Use this activity to define Basic Data for Components, essential for registering various parts associated with an object type, such as Motor, Gear Boxes, Mechanical Parts, etc. A component can be connected to more than one object type. A component Motor can exist in different Object Types like Gear Box, Generator, Pumps.
The Failing Component field enables you to input the failing component identification (e.g., Motor), while the Failing Component Description field accommodates detailed descriptions. Additional information regarding the Failing Component can be included in the Notes field.
The Connected Object Type field enables you to link components to one or more specific Object Types which can be selected from Object Type Basic Data. Object Type Description field will be populated at the selection of the Connected Object Type.
It's important to note that Failing Components can also be added without being connected to a specific Object Type. So that means this Failing Component will be common to any of the Object Types defined in the Object Types Basic Data (e.g., Nuts, Bolts).
The Validity field is enabled to indicate the status of the Failing Component. By default, when adding a failing Component, it will be in Active status. Blocked and Hidden statuses could be changed accordingly. Only Failing Components marked as Validity Active will be available in the dropdown menu when performing FMECA.
Object Types must be defined in Basic Data.
As a result of this activity, a Failing Component is defined. The Component basic data is used when performing FMECA.