Snowboard binding

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Assembly

The following is a parts list of all the components that make up ONE snowboard binding (as in the left or right, but not both). It includes the weight of each component, the material which it is made of, and a picture of the piece. There's total of 63 parts to each binding. While many of these parts are nuts, bolts, and washers, it shows that there is more complexity to a binding than one might expect.

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is an effective tool in identifying a product’s strengths and weaknesses. The process begins by listing all components/parts of a product. Each component is then analyzed to determine different possible failure modes and effects of each failure mode. The failures are rated according to the legend below. The failures and effects of failures are assessed on a scale from 1 to 10, 1 being lowest and 10 highest. Finally, a recommended action may be proposed if necessary and each component is reevaluated (*). The table below lists the separate components of a snowboard binding and assesses different modes in which these components may fail. Legend : (S) – Severity of the Failure (O) – rate of occurrence (D) – Detectability of the problem RPN – Risk Priority Number; = S*O*D