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MTS06

Failure Analysis of Mechanical Power Transmission Components

Understand the causes of failures of power transmission components (shaft, gears and bearings) to better avoid them. Implement appropriate corrective actions using a structured failure analysis approach.
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Objectives:

Upon completion of the training, the attendants will be able to carry out the following:

  • Identify the different aspects of the incriminated parts and the causes of the failures
  • Interpret the damage in areas affected by equipment failure
  • Implement the damage analysis and the appropriate corrective actions
  • To exchange with experts in the field

Date:

TBA

Time:

TBA

Pre-requisites

To have notions of metallurgy, mechanics and kinematics of the gears.

Pedagogical means:

Teaching method alternating theory and practice through case studies or works directed.

Who should attend:

Engineers, technicians and more generally anyone facing damage problems in gearboxes and gear sets.

Course outline:

  • Practice of failure analysis:
    • Failure analysis methodology,
    • Precautions before analysis,
    • Laboratory analysis techniques.
  • Morphological analysis of fractures:
    • Fractures and their characteristics;
    • The morphological analysis of fractures.
  • Shafts failure analysis:
    • The main solicitations,
    • Typical shaft’s rupture,
    • Failure due to surface deterioration.
  • Failure Analysis on Power Transmission:
    • Generalities on transmissions,
    • Analysis of lubricants in use.
  • Practice of gear damage analysis:
    • General considerations;
    • Main aspects of the gear teeth in service.
  • Practice of bearing damage analysis:
    • General considerations;
    • Typical deteriorations.
  • Real case studies of damages.
  • Questions / answers.

Trainer

This course will be conducted by Mr. Robert SHANDRO, Technical expert in the field, involved in consulting missions and technical assistance. He will be assisted by engineer Mr. Ashley Ng.

Robert Shandro

Robert SHANDRO

Principal Consultant with CETIM - MATCOR in the field of mechanical, power transmissions and materials engineering. A Specialist in failure investigation, forensic engineering and condition assessment with more than 30 years of consulting experience in Energy, Aerospace, Transportation, Shipbuilding and Public Works. Involved in close to 2,500 failure analysis and consulting services for litigation. Member of French delegation for ISO TC60 (Technical Committee), Expert in load capacity calculation of gears, terminologies, notation, strength and quality of materials for gears.

Areas of Expertises

  • Failure analysis of a wide range of mechanical equipment/components and structural facilities
  • Design, verification and failure analysis on mechanical power transmission components
  • Condition and remnant life assessment of mechanical power transmission components
  • Expert witness for litigation and insurance claims
  • Expert consultant and technical support on patent litigations
  • Standardization works (ISO TC60)

Profile

Career:

  • 5 years as Design Engineer (electric motors and generators)
  • 12 years as Technical Advisor (Judicial Expertise)
  • 13 years as Project Manager at CETIM
  • From year 2019 – Principal Consultant at MATCOR

Academic:

  • Master of Engineering (MEng) UPT 1986
  • Master in Materials Science (MSc) ISMCM 1992

Course Name

MTS06 Failure Analysis of Mechanical Power Transmission Components

Course Date:

18th – 20th May 2021

Closing Date:

4th May 2021, Tuesday

Time:

8.30pm – 5.30pm (GMT+8)

Venue:

3 Seletar Aerospace Link, Singapore 797550

Course Fee:

TBA

Early Bird:

TBA

We welcome groups to attend our trainings. Please contact us for a group discount package.

Registration Form

To register for the course, please complete this form.

Payment Details:

  • Registration form and course fees are to reach MATCOR before the closing date.
  • Registration will only be confirmed upon full payment.
  • Direct internet banking payment to MATCOR Technology & Services Pte Ltd, Bank: Development Bank of Singapore, Bank Code: 7171, Branch Code: 032, Swift Code: DBSSSGSG, Bank Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #02-32, Great World City, Singapore 237994, Account / Iban No: 032-004152-3. / PAYNOW: UEN199201190R
  • All cheques should be made payable to “MATCOR Technology & Services Pte Ltd” and mailed to 3 Seletar Aerospace Link Singapore 797550, Or
  • Overseas participants may choose to pay in EUR or USD.
  • Participants shall bear all bank charges for payments.

For clarification or inquiries please contact Ms. Pei Shyan NG or Ms. Irene LIM at +65 67788285 or send an email to training@cetim-matcor.com

Cancellation & Refund:

  • Any cancellation made after closing date – no refund, but delegate substitution is allowed.
  • Any cancellation made before closing date will receive full refund.
  • MATCOR reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course, only if deemed necessary