Forensic Analysis of Linear Guide Rail Wear: Contamination, Preload Errors, and Lubrication Gaps
Forensic root cause analysis of a premature linear guide rail failure caused by contamination, preload errors, and lubrication breakdown.
Root cause analysis
Expert articles on root cause analysis: failure investigation and prevention strategies for industrial equipment.
Root Cause Analysis of Pitting and Gear Tooth Flaking: Lubrication, Alignment and Material Fatigue
Root Cause Analysis of Premature Gear Failure Due to Pitting and Scoring. The influence of lubrication, shaft misalignment and material fatigue has been investigated using…
Thermal Analysis of Overheated Transmission Belts: Five Causes and Diagnostic Guidelines
Forensic analysis of an overheated transmission belt in a Rexroth system shows five main causes, including a practical diagnostic checklist and preventive measures.
Analysis of Induced Shaft Currents from Inverters: EDM Damage on Tool Spindle Bearings
Detailed analysis of arcing faults (EDM) on inverter-driven spindle bearings, with focus on the Heidenhain ROD 426 transducer and mitigation strategies compliant with CEI standards.
Premature Failure of Swing Roller Bearings: Forensic Cause Analysis and Prevention Strategies
Forensic Cause Analysis of an Early Pendulum Bearing Failure in the Paper Industry. Investigation of Lubricant Deficiencies, Thermal Loads and Countermeasures.
Root Cause Analysis: Conveyor Belt Tracking Failures, Crown Deficiencies, and Idler Misalignment
A forensic engineering investigation into heavy-duty conveyor belt tracking failures, focusing on crown wear, idler misalignment, and SKF SIKAC16M rod end bearing seizure.
Root Cause Analysis of Keyway Connection Failure: Stress, Fits and Fatigue Failure
Root Cause Analysis of Keyway Shearing in Industrial Equipment Drives. The influence of tolerances ISO 286, material fatigue and a practical checklist for shop floor…
Failure Analysis in Current Transmission and Gear Wheel Wear: Root Causes and Measurement
Forensic analysis of failure in current and gear transmission associated with ABB inverter 1D3113, addressing elongation, wear, metrological measurements and guidelines of ABNT NBR 5874.
Root Cause Analysis: Signal Loss in Industrial Encoders due to EMI and Connector Degradation
1. IntroductionA continuous production line in a cold rolling plant in Monterrey experienced intermittent emergency stops during the night shift. The central control system recorded…
Forensic Analysis of Ball Nut Runout Increase: Preload Loss, Contamination and Lubrication Failure
Forensic analysis of clearance increase in ball recirculating spindles due to preload loss, contamination and lubrication failures, including practical diagnostic checklist for field technicians.
Forensic Engineering Analysis: Servo Motor Thermal Overload and Cooling System Breakdown
A forensic engineering analysis of recurrent servomotor thermal failures, detailing root causes such as duty cycle miscalculation, cooling system failure, and enclosure heat accumulation.
Root Cause Analysis of Filter Element Failure: Differential Pressure, Relief Valves and Contamination Jumps
Detailed analysis of the emergency failure of the hydraulic system filter element. Considered are the causes of pressure drop increase, the behavior of the bypass…