What is RPN value FMEA

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RPN value FMEA stands for Risk Priority Number in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.

RPN is a numerical value used to prioritize potential failure modes based on severity, occurrence, and detection.
It is calculated by multiplying the severity, occurrence, and detection ratings assigned to each failure mode.
The higher the RPN value, the higher the priority for addressing that particular failure mode.
RPN values help teams focus on high-risk areas and prioritize improvement actions.
For example, if a failure mode has a severity rating of 9, an occurrence rating of 7, and a detection rating of 5, the RPN would be 315 (9 x 7 x 5).