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An Eight Step Process for Finding
the Root Cause to a failure
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Course Overview
• Introduction
• Managing Failure Analysis
• Principles of Metallurgy
Monday
• Principles of Wear
• Principles of Fracture
• Visual Examination
• Application to ComponentsTue - Fri
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Course Purpose
1. Strengthen Failure Analysis
Ability
2. Improve Effectiveness with
customers
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Course Overview
1. Introduction
2. Managing Failure Analysis
3. Metallurgy
4. Principles of Fractures
5. Principles of Wear
6. Application to Components
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Who is the responsible Party
1. Factory
2. Dealer
3. Customer
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The Factory is responsible for
• Proper design of the product
• Strength and quality of material used
• Workmanship in production of the product
• Problem identification and correction
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The Dealer is responsible for
•Sales
•Service
•Proper application
•Problem identification
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The Customer is responsible for
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Proper application
•Assist in Problem identification
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Indicators
• Unusual Sounds • Hard Starting
• SOS Results • High or Low Exhaust –
• Exhaust Smoke Coolant temperature
• • Oil Seal Leaks/Blow-by
Vibration
• • Coolant Loss
Oil Consumption
• • Short Component Life
Fuel Consumption
• • Other
Low Power
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Our Goal is:
Repair Before Failure
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Challenge
• What Caused the Problem
• Best Corrective Action
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