NDT- Non Destructive Testing & Inspection of Composites Structures
Course Description:
This course provides an intensive overview on non-destructive inspection methods & technologies, for the detection and evaluation of flaws in composite and bonded structures. The applications of mechanical impedance tests, conventional ultrasonic and infrared thermography will be demonstrated and their imitations in the inspection of composite materials will be examined. Trainees will fabricate Carbon, Glass and Aramid fiber panels with built-in flaws which will then be used for testing and characterization of the flaws.
Topics covered in this 5-day course include:
- Composite materials used in aircraft, Wind Energy, Automotive and Marine Structures
- Material & processes in reference to the manufacture of OEM Reference Standards
- Basic laminate design, essential theory behind the design of fiber laminate structures
- Health and safety considerations for technicians engaged in composites structures NDI
- Damage types and causes in laminate structures from both manufacture and in-service events
- Damage assessment by Mechanical impedance, Ultrasonic and Infra-Red methods
- Image data analysis
- Trainees fabricate carbon fiber test panels for imbedded flaw characterization
Prerequisites:
Registered Trainees should have prior experience and training in Ultrasonic NDT technologies.
UT Level I or Level II is highly recommended
Accreditations:
FAA – Federal Aviation Administration acceptable towards Inspection Authorization IA Renewal Training
NOTE: If possible, trainees are requested to bring their own Ultrasonic Testing equipment with supporting transducers etc..
Canadian Clients – Recover up to 80% of the cost of the course through the COJG – Canada Ontario Job Grant! Visit the GRANT page to learn more.
