![]() ![]() ![]() The quality of the presentation and interpretation are significant indicators that built on scientific/engineering competence and expertise.ĭecision for further actions This step is the natural continuation coming from the last step ( Review of the results) and requires active involvement of the investigation team members, top management commitment and engagement and very frequently the involvement of the main interested parties (e.g., customer). Review of the results The compilation of the results in a comprehensive manner offers the opportunity to review their soundness, robustness and judgment of the entire value with respect to the preset targets. Process adjustment or revision could be the outcome of such rigorous review, leading to cancellation of unnecessary actions, establishing new ones (e.g., update test methods to be applied) and assisting to the fast delivery of the results. Performance evaluation Investigation process progress monitoring and exchange of information through reports and communication among the interesting parties give the opportunity of “process control,” processing/analysis of collected information. During this planning procedure, e.g., chemical analyses, fractography, materials testing protocols are proposed and executed, simulation scenarios are suggested and implemented. Using this approach and knowing the preset targets and available resources, the process can be successfully designed and scheduled. Challenges and risks should be also taken into account since their negligence constitutes a reason for failure.Īction planning and implementation The design of the failure investigation process is of essential importance. Management responsibility and commitment assures the resources’ availability toward the satisfaction of the goals. Target setting The goal(s) of the investigation has or have to be determined, early enough in order to optimize efforts and resources toward the achievement of the objectives of the failure analysis investigation. However, this step needs time and resources in order to proceed forward. Problem/failure understanding This step mainly includes gathering of information, e.g., production data, interviews, literature and service history aiding understanding, which can highlight the optimum and easiest/fastest path to allocate the failure/problem source. 1, a structured and compact breakdown covering the majority of the failure analysis services could be analyzed further below: ![]() Analyzing in higher detail these six steps appeared in Fig. Nevertheless, as failure analysts, we have to be quick and effective with respect to the final target and keeping focus to the customer demands. More specifically, many projects dealing with failure analysis are received as urgent jobs, where timeline is short and the customer is eager for work completion. ![]()
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