//Articles
Reading room.
How NDT methods are selected — and where each is limited
No single NDT method finds every defect. Choosing the right one depends on material, geometry, the defect you expect, and access.
Read →Repair PlanningWhy assessment comes before crankshaft machining
Machining is precise and welcome — but the most expensive mistakes are made before the damage is understood.
Read →More articles in preparation.
//Topics
Browse by subject.
Crankshafts
Damage, assessment, and repair of marine and industrial crankshafts.
Camshafts
Cam and journal wear, inspection, and restoration.
Bearings
Bearing failure modes and what they reveal about the machine.
NDT
Non-destructive testing methods, selection, and limitations.
Failure Analysis
Reading the evidence to understand what happened and why.
Repair Planning
Feasibility, options, and building a defensible repair scope.
Onsite Machining
In-situ precision repair and when it is the right route.
Mechanical Integrity
Condition assessment of critical rotating equipment.
//Mike's Engineering Notes
Field notes from the crankshaft floor.
Short, practical observations from OSM International's founder on crankshaft failures, inspection, and repair decisions. In preparation — the first notes are being written.