The causes and prevention of FTOR analysis

FTIR analysis of metal products uses microscopic and macroscopic examination techniques, and also other investigative tools like mechanical testing, non-destructive testing and chemical analysis.

The FTIR analysis focuses on the metallurgical aspects of the failure. They usually don’t focus on such factors like load deployments and stress. The steps followed the order of the steps and failure analysis related services done during a failure investigation might vary depending on the failure type investigated.

Assembling and gathering Background information

The XPS analysis should commence by getting some background information. This comprises of gathering available information about the manufacturing, processing, fabricating technique and the service history of the component. Pertinent records, service and processing records, specifications and related standards, and also drawings, specifications, and design criteria should be included. Information should be offered about the mechanical properties, material utilized heat treatment and any surface preparation like grinding, cleaning, plating or painting. The service history should comprise of the time, date, temperature and environmental conditions of the component.

Along with gathering the background information, images of the failed site and the component should be taken. These images will document the type and location of failure and become part of the permanent record of the failure.

Non-destructive testing

Nondestructive testing can be beneficial in failure investigations, specifically liquid reentrant inspection, magnetic particle investigation and ultrasonic inspection. These inspection techniques are utilized to detect discontinuities and cracks. Radiography is utilized to analyze the components for internal discontinuities, like porosity and voids.

Visual analysis

Until the investigator can carry out surface and chemical analysis, it should be protected and isolated for further damage. The component should be managed mindfully and should be sheltered from any corrosive ambiance to maintain the failure.

The investigation should start with a visual analysis of the failure site and component. All the observations should be photographed or recorded and information should be gathered before the part is cut for destructive testing. The visual analysis should include inspection of the crack paths or fracture faces, and also the assessment of abuse or abnormal situations the part endured during its service life.

Macroscopic analysis

Macroscopic analysis is the extension of the visual analysis and evaluates homogeneity and quality of the part. It is utilized to determine the origin of the failure and the fracture type like fatigue, torsion, brittle, or ductile. Macro structural attributes can be utilized to assess presence, of hydrogen flakes, internal quality, hard cases, chemical segregation, flow lines and welds.

Metallurgical analysis

Metallurgical analysis is done to determine the micro structural attributes like grain size, inclusion content, and rolling direction. Metallographic analysis involves the utilization of high magnification microscopy. This analysis may comprise of optical and also scanning of electron microscopy. Optical microscopic analysis is utilized to determine the microstructure, grain size and the inclusion content and type.

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