Advanced Acquisition Solutions for Composite Inspection
Composite materials are widely used across industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Ensuring the integrity of these materials is critical. Ultrasonic NDT inspection offers a safe and fast method to provide exceptionally accurate data about the internal and surface integrity. Technology Design provides state-of-the-art acquisition solutions to meet the challenge.
TD acquisition solutions, including the FocusScan RX II and PS45 PocketScan, deliver high-performance ultrasonic inspection capabilities for composite structures, offering unparalleled accuracy and reliability.
TD Acquisition Solutions for Composite Inspection
A powerful and versatile multi-channel acquisition unit, the FocusScan RX II is designed for advanced phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), including full matrix capture (FMC) and total focusing method (TFM). It enables precise defect detection in complex composite structures used in aerospace, automotive, and marine industries.
A compact and portable multi-channel pulse echo instrument, the PS45 PocketScan is ideal for on-site and field inspections. With its lightweight design and user-friendly interface, it provides reliable real-time imaging and flaw detection in composite materials, making it perfect for maintenance and repair applications.
Industries Using Composites & NDT Inspection
Aerospace & Defence
Aircraft structures, including fuselages, wings, and turbine blades, are made of composite materials that require rigorous inspection to ensure structural integrity and safety throughout its life cycle.
Automotive & Motorsport
High-performance vehicles rely on composite materials for chassis, body panels, and structural reinforcements, requiring NDT solutions to detect delamination and voids.
Renewable Energy
Wind turbine blades, composed of fibreglass and carbon fibre composites, undergo regular ultrasonic inspections to prevent fatigue failures and optimize performance.
Marine & Shipbuilding
Composite hulls, decks, and bulkheads demand routine NDT inspections to detect cracks, and impact damage that may result in moisture ingress and failure.
Oil & Gas
Composite pipes, tanks, and pressure vessels require phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) and Pulse echo to assess wall thickness and structural soundness throughout their life cycle.
Range of Frequencies for Composite Inspection
Different types and thicknesses of composite materials require a wide range of ultrasonic frequencies to ensure accurate defect detection and material characterisation.
- Low-frequency transducers (0.5 – 5 MHz): Ideal for thicker composite structures and honeycomb panels, as lower frequencies provide better penetration into dense materials.
- Mid-range frequencies (5 – 10 MHz): Commonly used for general composite inspections, balancing penetration and resolution.
- High-frequency transducers (10 – 20 MHz): Essential for thin composite laminates and fine defect detection, offering high-resolution imaging to identify delaminations, porosity, and fibre misalignment.
The FocusScan RX II and PS45 PocketScan support a broad frequency range (0.25-30Mhz), ensuring that inspectors can adapt to varying composite inspection requirements with precision and reliability.
Why Choose Technology Design?
- Cutting-edge ultrasonic technology for composite inspections
- User-friendly software & hardware solutions for seamless data acquisition
- Highly portable and versatile systems for in-field and lab applications
- Trusted by industries worldwide for critical component inspections
Contact us today to discuss your composite inspection challenges. Find out how our advanced acquisition systems can deliver the precision results you need.
