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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