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Applied Failure Analysis – AFA I
Course No. 26213
COURSE DESCRIPTION
AFA I focuses on the basic principles of metallurgy, wear and fractures, and on managing the failure analysis process itself to arrive at the most probable root cause of failure.
After instruction in these basics, students then learn to apply the fundamentals to the major engine components: Bearings, Crankshafts, Valves, Pistons, Rings, Liners, Connecting Rods, and Threaded Fasteners. Engine parts are generally lower in hardness than drivetrain components so their facts (“road signs”) are easier to see (“read”). The course consists of classroom instruction and laboratory exercises, and concludes with case studies of failures that have occurred in the field.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Introduction to Applied Failure Analysis (AFA I):
- Learn the basic principles of Management of Applied Failure Analysis
- Basic Metallurgy
- Basic Principles of Fractures
- Basic Principles of Wear
Then apply them to components such as:
- Engine Bearings
- Crankshafts
- Engine Valves
- Threaded Fasteners
- Pistons
- Rings & Liners
- Failure Analysis of Connecting Rods and Case studies
DETAILS
Duration: 4 days
Delivery method: Instructor Led (ILT)
To access the course use your Dealer Performance Center (DPC) license. If you don't have a DPC license, contact your local dealer to receive one and get started.
