Failure Mode Analysis & Technical Reports

Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) and Technical Reports are cornerstones of reliability engineering and maintenance planning in mining and heavy equipment operations.

 

Failure Mode Analysis (FMA)

FMA is a structured approach to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential failures in equipment or processes.

 

Crusher

Failure mode = worn jaw plates → Effect = reduced throughput, oversized product → Mitigation = scheduled liner replacement + condition monitoring.

 

Mill

Failure mode = liner wear → Effect = reduced grinding efficiency → Mitigation = laser scanning + predictive reline scheduling.

 

Technical Reports

 

Technical reports document the findings of FMA and provide actionable insights for stakeholders.

 

Executive Summary: Key findings and recommendations.

Background: Equipment description, operating conditions.

Failure Analysis: Detailed breakdown of failure modes, causes, and effects.

Data & Evidence: Inspection results, monitoring data, photos, scans.

Recommendations: Maintenance schedules, design changes, operational adjustments.

Appendices: Supporting calculations, diagrams, and raw data.