A detailed workflow for conducting a thorough failure analysis, from identifying the issue, data gathering, hypothesis development, testing, to report finalization.
Identify the failed component or system Document the circumstances of failure Physically inspect the failed component or system Photograph the failed component or system Conduct interviews with personnel involved Gather use history and service records of the failed component or system Analyze gathered data Establish the operational context during the failure Approval: Data Evaluation Determine the root cause of the failure Develop a hypothesis on failure mechanism Conduct further testing if necessary Evaluate hypothesis with test results or additional data Prepare a draft report of findings Approval: Draft Report Review Corrective action plans Approval: Corrective Action Plans Finalize the failure analysis report Distribute the report to relevant parties Organize a post-report meeting with relevant parties
In this task, you will identify the specific component or system that has failed. This is an important step as it sets the foundation for the rest of the failure analysis process. The information gathered here will help determine the scope of the analysis and guide subsequent tasks. Consider the impact of the failure on the overall system and any potential safety risks. What are the initial symptoms or signs of failure? Are there any error messages or error codes? Are there any visual indications of failure?
Failed component or systemHere, you will document the circumstances surrounding the failure. This includes gathering information about when and where the failure occurred, any events or activities leading up to the failure, and any relevant environmental conditions. Consider the time, date, and location of the failure. Have there been any recent changes or modifications to the system? Were there any extreme temperature or humidity conditions? Were there any power surges or voltage fluctuations?
