VII. C. 1. Failure Analysis Methods

VII. Data Collection and Use
C. Failure analysis and correction

1. Failure analysis methods (Understand)

Describe methods such as mechanical, materials, and physical analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), etc., that are used to identify failure mechanisms.

Determining the root cause permits the team to find and implement the right solution. It often takes a very careful examination of materials, assemblies, and processes.

Additional References

Electronics Failure Analysis Done the Right Way (article)

SOR 028 Failure Analysis Best Practices (podcast)

Failure Analysis: The Key to Learning From Failure (article)

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