Evaluation of Thermal Roll Formed Thick Composite Panels Using Surface NDT Methods

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Inspection of Composite panels is vital to the assessment of their ability to be fit for purpose. Conventional methods such as X-ray CT and Ultrasonic scanning can be used, however, these are often expensive and time consuming processes. In this paper we investigate the use of off-the-shelf Non-Destructive Test, NDT, equipment utilizing Fringe projection hardware and open source software to rapidly evaluate a series of composite panels. These results are then verified using destructive analysis of the panels to prove the reliability of the rapid NDT methods for use with carbon composite panels. This process allows us to quickly identify regions of geometric intolerance or formed defects without the use of expensive sub-surface scanning systems, enabling a fast and cost effective initial part evaluation system. The focus of this testing series is on 6mm thick pre-preg carbon-epoxy composite laminates that have been laid up using AFP and formed using TRF.
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https://doi.org/10.4271/05-11-01-0005
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6
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Land, P., Stavroulakis, P., Crossley, R., Bointon, P. et al., "Evaluation of Thermal Roll Formed Thick Composite Panels Using Surface NDT Methods," SAE Int. J. Mater. Manf. 11(1):37-42, 2018, https://doi.org/10.4271/05-11-01-0005.
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Sep 19, 2017
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05-11-01-0005
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Journal Article
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English