Materials Evaluation and Engineering, Inc. - Failure Analysis Background Data Form

FAILURE ANALYSIS BACKGROUND DATA
Component Description

Component Description ________________________________________________________

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Function ____________________________________________________________________

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Material Specification __________________________________________________________

Manufacturing Methods ________________________________________________________

Heat Treating ________________________________________________________________

Joining _____________________________________________________________________

Surface Treatments ___________________________________________________________

Service History

Failure Date ________________________________________________________________

Initial Service Date ____________________________________________________________

Description of Failure __________________________________________________________

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Normal Operating Conditions (e.g. temp., loads, speeds, etc.) ___________________________

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Unusual Events or Conditions, Repairs, Modifications __________________________________

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History of Similar Failures _______________________________________________________

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Mating Components Description and Condition ______________________________________

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