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by Bob Latino
Updated: November 16, 2023Part III: The 4 Basic Physical Failure Mechanisms of Component Failure: Overload
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Author’s Note: I want to reiterate that this Series about reading the basic fracture surfaces, is for novices who often first come into contact with such failed components. This Series is about the basics (101), and is intended to give readers an appreciation for the value of such ‘broken’ parts to an effective investigation/RCA. While this information will be rudimentary
by Bob Latino
Updated: January 5, 2022Tips for Examining Rolling Element Bearings: Prepping for a Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Reading Time: 7 minutes
Abstract. In our last series highlighting the 4 primary Failure Modes (FM) of component failures (erosion, corrosion, fatigue and overload), we discussed how to read fractured surfaces. In this follow up series, we will take a look at tips on how to collect, preserve and examine such failed components.
by Bob Latino
Updated: January 5, 2022Questions About Coefficient of Friction in Fasteners
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Questions About Coefficient of Friction in Fasteners I recently received an interesting LI inquiry that I felt others could learn from the answers that I was able to get. This is not my expertise so I sought out answers from some colleagues who were more familiar with fasteners. Here is the original inquiry (translated from Portuguese so I hope Google