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A primary objective of a DFMEA is to uncover potential failures associated with the product such as those that could cause product malfunctions, a shortened product life or a safety hazard while using the product.
PFMEAs are used to uncover process problems related to the manufacture of a product or a series of products. When conducting a PFMEA, you need to think about how failures from the many process inputs or causes can affect process outputs such as product quality, processing efficiency and safety.
Similarly, if a team does not take the time to drill down into the details of a product design or process, critical risks may be overlooked.