Caterpil
Caterpil lar App
Applied
lied Fail
Failur
ure
e Analys
Analysis
is 1

COURSE PURPOSE: COURSE

COURSE OBJECTIVES
OB JECTIVES::
The course is structured in i n modular format with  At the completion of this course, participants
the first five
fiv e (5) modules providing an in-depth should be able to:
coverage of “key analysis disciplines” and “how
  identify several materials and processing
components fail”. The follow
following
ing seven modules
modules
flaws that might be found in Caterpillar
cover the specific components such as pistons,
parts including inclusions, casting
valves, turbochargers, etc., applying the
shrinkage,, forging
shrinkage f orging laps, quench cracks and
knowledge learned in the early modules in
straightening cracks
classroom and “actual iron” training.
  identify road signs for d different
ifferent types of
fractures and explain the root cause for
each type of fracture
fr acture
PREREQUISITES: 
  identify road signs for w wear
ear failures and
Service personnel attending this course must
possess a sound understanding of Caterpillar explain the root cause for each type of
wear
engine/transmission systems operations and   provide accurate and complete failure
“hands-on”” experience in product
“hands-on product re
repairs.
pairs. It is analysis determination and reports,
suggested that students successfully complete the particularly in warranty/policy settlements,
multimedia module Cat Basic – Fundamentals of on a broad range of components
 Applied Failure
Failure Analysis.
  provide appropriate and professional
operation and preventative maintenance
advice to customers; and
  apply knowledg
knowledgee lea
learned
rned to improving
service repair methodology, efficiency
practices and overall service quality
 

 
COURSE
COURSE OUTL INE:

1. We
Welco
lco me and Course -  Course description
Introduction -  Course materials
-  Timings
-  Class introductions
-  Site specifics
2. AFA1 - Day 1 -  Failure Analysis Managem
Managementent
-  Basic metallurgy
-  Fractures
-  Wear
-  Visual Examination and Reporting
-  Practical Exercise on the above
3. AFA1 - Day 2 -  Engine Bearings
-  Practical Exercise on Engine Bearings
-  Crankshaft
-  Practical Exercise on Crankshafts
4. AFA1 – Day 3 -  Engine Valves
-  Practical Exercise on Valves

-  Pistons, Rings and Liners

-  Practical exercise on Pistons, Rings and
Liners
-  Fasteners
5. AFA1 – Day 4 -  Practical Exercise on Fasteners
-  Con Rods
-  Practical Exercise on Con Rods
-  Turbochargers
-  Practical Exercises on Turbochargers
6. AFA1 – Day 5 -  Two case studies where the student applies
the skills and knowledge taught in the
previous four days.
analyse multiple Students
failed are required
components and to
determine the root cause, then complete the
failure analysis report document for one of
these, presenting their findings.

Course Duration: 5 Days  Cost: $500 per person per day 

Venue: WesTrac Institute 

Enquiries and Enrolment

NSW
WesTrac Institute
1 WesTrac Drive
Tomago NSW 2322

PH: (02) 49645200

InstituteNSWACT@westrac.com.au 
InstituteNSWACT@westrac.com.au 

GENINSDOC075 Jun 2013