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Non-Destructive Testing Inspection Services
ULTRASONIC INSPECTION
Brenner Aerostructures Ultrasonic Inspection Department is capable
of detecting voids as critical as ¼" in Diameter utilizing
modern UT equipment. This equipment utilizes C-scan imagery and
data acquisition functions to assist with engineering dispositions
on suspected discontinuities. Our permanent c-scan records are downloaded
frequently and available at a moments notice should our customers
require this information.
Our technical support for this department carries
over 16 years experience in both metal bond, and composite applications.
These technicians are trained in all applications of UT to include
A-Scan, B-scan, and C-scan interpretation, and utilize all methods
to include Pulse-echo, Thru-transmission, and resonance testing
assuring the customer that the suspected defect is properly identified,
and located. Our UT equipment is capable of inspecting metal to
metal, including multi-laminate assembly's, metal to core assembly's,
and multi layer composite layered structures. Our technicians are
trained to determine at what depth the defects are located in order
to eliminate additional damage resulting in rework and lost time.
This method is obtained through the utilization of approved techniques
by the Level-III Inspector.
MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION
Brenner Aerostructures has recently aquired a multi directional
Magne-Tech Magnetic Particle Inspection Machine. The typical use
of magnetic particle inspection methods (a.k.a., MPI and MT) are
to detect cracks, inclusions, seams, laps, and other discontinuities
at or near the surface of ferromagnetic materials. Typical materials
falling into this category include "plain carbon steels",
low grade stainless steel, cast iron, etc. [Note - a quick and easy
test to determine the suitability of MPI is to place a magnet on
the part. If the part is not magnetic, MPI is not an applicable
test method.]
In general, MPI can be applied at any point during
the manufacture and/or in-service use of a ferromagnetic part. MPI
cannot be used on non-ferromagnetic materials or on parts with interfering
coatings. Surface defects as small as .015" (.38mm) can be
reliably detected with MPI.
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