Porosity Assessment in Resin-Infused CFRP Laminates Through Ultrasound and Infrared Thermography
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates are widely used in aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy sectors thanks to their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and durability. However, defects such as porosity can severely undermine their structural integrity. Detecting and quantifying these defects is essential to ensure safety and long-term performance. This study was led by researchers at […]
Dynamic Gain Correction Map for Automated Ultrasonic Inspection of Composite Structures
ABSTRACT Automated Ultrasonic Testing (UT) plays a vital role in the aerospace industry, especially for inspecting large, complex composite parts and structures. One of the main challenges in ultrasonic inspection arises from the geometric variations of these parts, which affect ultrasonic wave propagation and result in defect detection variations across different regions of an inspected […]
Embracing Virtual Inspection Tools with TecView® 3D for Automated Ultrasonic Testing of Aerospace Components
Embracing Virtual Tools Inspection with TecView® 3D TecView® 3D introduces a virtual environment that mirrors the physical inspection setup, allowing operators to simulate and plan ultrasonic testing processes with unprecedented precision. By integrating CAD models of both the inspection system and the component under examination, TecView® 3D enables: Accurate Path Planning: Operators can define and […]
Ultrasonic Immersion Testing: Essential Tools for Automated Inspecting Aircraft Engine Disks and Circular Components
AUTOMATED UT SYSTEMS The aviation industry is subject to many strict standards in terms of quality assurance and inspection of components and structures. Components that experience high levels of stress and environmental hazards should be cleared of any defects that would cause any potential failure. As such, TecScan’s Automated Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Systems enhance the […]
Advances in TecView® UT: Enhanced Automated Ultrasonic Testing for Complex Curvilinear Structures
Advanced automated Ultrasonic Testing in production environments requires a high degree of precision and repeatability and the ability to safely scan complex parts, all while optimizing computer or software control resources which include scanning time and acquired data size. TecScan’s TecView® UT software includes a Curvilinear Surface Scan tool that gives the user the ability […]
