Analyzing Material Fatigue
Posted by Rob in Failure Analysis on 04. May, 2010 | 2 Comments
A variety of analytical tools and techniques are used to identify fatigue fractures and their root cause. These include macroscopic examination, microstructural analysis, hardness testing, chemical analysis, microprobe chemical analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). There are three stages in the life of a fatigue failure; 1. Initiation, 2. Crack Growth (propagation), and 3. Final [...]
