Failure Analysis-Q3

What are the steps should be taken to investigate the the root cause of component failure

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1. Collecting background data
2. Visual Examination
3. NDT evaluation
4. Fractographic examination by SEM
5. Chemical composition analysis
6. Mechanical Properties
7. Macroscopic Examination
8. Metallographic Examination
9. Microhardness evaluation
10. Summarize findings
11. Root cause determination
12. Failure mechanism
13. Propose recommendation or preventive action to overcomes future failure
14. Report writing