The use of composites across various sectors is growing due to their excellent strength-to-weight ratios. These materials, however, pose unique challenges due to their inhomogeneity:
Complex Inspection Requirements: Modern aerospace, marine, and wind energy structures heavily rely on composite materials. The variability in material types, lay-ups, and manufacturing quality makes traditional inspection methods less effective.
Innovative Inspection Solutions: CICNDT offers a range of unique composite inspection solutions using advanced flaw detectors and bond testers, complemented by an extensive range of transducers suitable for both monolithic and sandwich constructions.
Specialized Techniques for Challenging Composites: For materials like resin-infused composites and structures with air gaps where traditional methods fail, we employ specialized techniques such as lower frequency probes and through-transmission methods to ensure effective inspection.
Second Opinions and Data Interpretation: Our experts provide authoritative second opinions on inspection results, assisting in intricate data interpretation and establishing definitive defect criteria informed by thorough structural analysis.
Custom Inspection Techniques: We develop tailored inspection techniques for challenging applications, utilizing cutting-edge tools like handheld gauges and complex geometry phased array analysis.
Full Matrix Capture (FMC) Phased Array Techniques: Specializing in FMC techniques for advanced composites, we provide comprehensive support in calibration and technique validation, ensuring highly accurate outcomes.