| name | failure-analysis |
| description | Systematic failure analysis methodology for mechanical component failures |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Bash"] |
| metadata | {"specialization":"mechanical-engineering","domain":"science","category":"materials-testing","priority":"medium","phase":8,"tools-libraries":["SEM/EDS analysis tools","Metallographic equipment","NDT methods"]} |
| graph | {"domains":["domain:mechanical-engineering"],"skillAreas":["skill-area:physics-simulation","skill-area:mathematical-reasoning","skill-area:motion-planning"],"roles":["role:systems-integration-engineer","role:research-engineer"]} |
Failure Analysis Skill
Purpose
The Failure Analysis skill provides systematic methodology for investigating mechanical component failures, enabling root cause identification through fractography, metallography, stress analysis, and structured problem-solving approaches.
Capabilities
- Fractography interpretation (SEM, optical)
- Metallographic examination guidance
- Root cause analysis frameworks (5-Why, Fishbone)
- Failure mode identification (fatigue, corrosion, overload)
- Stress analysis correlation to failure location
- Chemical analysis interpretation
- Corrective action development
