Reliability Tools

qaval · #1 24th August 2006, 07:59 AM

Hi Guys,

I am now looking into reliability tools and currently been playing around with Weibull ++7. Anyone used it before? Can anyone advise me on other better tools?
For Alta, i haven't got the chance to install the trial version, i hope someone can guide me towards a friendly user and useful tool for Reliability. Thanks so much in advance.

Cheers

*Michael Walmsley* · #2 24th August 2006, 08:20 AM

Both Weibull ++7 ($750.00) and Alta Pro 6 ($4500.00)are top of the line tools.
I currently use them.
I was using Statistica to perform Weibull in the past until
I came across Weibull ++7.

Their help features and downloadable manuals are supurb.

Only advice is that if you purchase them , you would also
want to take the training. I believe the training is free. You need only
pay for travel and lodging.

qaval · #3 24th August 2006, 11:15 PM

Thanks so much for your reply. Is it possible to name a few advantages of these tools? in terms of application and how it's used in reliability point of view...sorry that i asked as i'm still new to reliability...hopefully i can get some pointers here...thanks.

*Michael Walmsley* · #4 25th August 2006, 09:06 AM

(1) Ease of use.
(2) Excellent technical support.
(3) Excellent training and training staff.
(4) Excellent internet forum for discussion of reliability problems and application of software. http://www.reliability-discussion.com/
(5) Free Monthly issues of Reliability newsletter ("Hotwire") with
practical articles in Reliability and analysis,inclusive of "tool tips".
(6) Under their web site resources "General Ref" , miscellaneous and practical links,books,guides,case studies,papers,glossary.

For a general view of the technical aspects of their software and its capabilities , go to http://reliasoft.com/ , click on the respective icons for Weibull ++7 and ALTA 6 and download the available brochures.

For more general info on Reliability , contact ASQ and inquire about their CRE program.

Hope this helps,
Mike

qaval · #5 25th August 2006, 10:55 PM

Wow..fantastic.thanks so much...I shall try to learn more application of weibull to apply on my job...hopefully...thank you again for your pointers.

*Michael Walmsley* · #6 28th August 2006, 08:10 AM

Yuo are welcome.

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