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Automatic ultrasonic inspection
(C-scan) is an effective NDT technique
for composite components and other
lightweight aircraft structures. In the
development stage of components
the C-scan test results are a significant
input for adjusting production
parameters to improve the overall
quality. Further, the C-scan inspections
guarantee a consistent quality during
the production stage.
“SCANNING OF COMPLEX 3D COMPONENTS”
NLR C-scan facilities
Catia Model C-scan test resultsComponent
3D C-scan facility specification:• Scan window of X 4.0m × Y 2.5m × Z 2.5m• Immersion and squirter inspection mode• Scanning of complex geometry components (double curved) in both pulse-echo and through
transmission mode (simultaneously)• Complex scan profiles generated from CATIA or by Teach and Learn• Turntable to inspect 3D circular components (max. diameter 1.9m)• Advanced 3D data acquisition and analysis system• Integrated ultrasonic equipment with full wave signal capture• Linear Scanning Array (LSA), cost effective scanning of large surfaces
FACILITIES
LSA scanning with a 128 element phased array transducer allowing large index steps
LSA
“PHASED ARRAY TECHNOLOGY”
2D C-scan facility specification:• Scan window of X 1.8m × Y 0.9m• Immersion inspection mode• Scanning of flat components in pulse-echo mode• TomoView advanced acquisition and analysis system• TomoScan Focus LT ultrasonic equipment with full wave signal capture• Linear Scanning Array (LSA), cost effective scanning of large flat surfaces
Expertise • Basic research• CIVA modelling• Procedure development• Inspection solution at high TRL levels • Commercial scanning• Material qualification programs• Qualified inspectors level 2 and level 3• Quality support (e.g. audits)
FACILITIES
C-scan of impact damage in a composite laminate
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Additional capabilities
• Portable ultrasonic (conventional and phased array)• Fokker Bondtester• Eddy current inspection• Penetrant inspections• Magnetic particle inspection• Acoustic emission• Comparative Vacuum Monitoring• Avizo analysis and modelling software for CT-scan data