Automated Composite Material Part Inspection System

Manufacturing of composite workpieces

Over the past decade, the aerospace manufacturing market has experienced a continuous phase of rapid growth. Global air traffic has seen a steady increase, with commercial and military aircraft manufacturers already working on numerous major projects, including the A350, A380, B787, and B777X. Despite rising fuel prices and growing concerns about environmental emissions, the aerospace industry has continued to develop.

All these factors have heightened the requirements for product performance from aircraft manufacturers and their suppliers. Rising fuel prices and increased environmental concerns have prompted manufacturers to develop new lightweight materials for more efficient spacecraft construction. The increase in air traffic volume and the introduction of new aircraft models have placed significant pressure on suppliers to boost productivity, and accelerating testing speeds can somewhat achieve this goal.

High-speed inspection of composite workpieces is particularly challenging due to the complex geometries involved. To meet this challenge, Olympus recommends some integrated instrument products specifically designed for high-performance detection systems.

Inspection of complex geometric shapes

Composite workpieces often feature a variety of angles and surfaces, necessitating advanced detection technologies for their inspection. Olympus' integrated instruments provide the tools necessary to tackle these challenges.

Edge Detection

Edge probe is specifically designed for inspecting the edge areas of composite workpieces.

Total volume coverage

Multiple probes ensure full coverage of the workpiece area with a single scan. You can select the probe best suited for your application by reviewing the detailed information on Olympus probes.

Inspection of honeycomb structure

Pulse echo and one-way (penetrating) configurations can be employed on the spray system to inspect workpieces with cellular structures and/or extremely complex shapes.

No size limitation for workpieces

Continuous monitoring feature allows for uninterrupted sequential inspections of very large workpieces. This feature continuously generates data files during the inspection process, thereby saving a significant amount of time.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) Analysis

The FocusPC composite analysis tool enables precise signal-to-noise ratio analysis.

Advanced detection performance

When inspecting workpieces with complex geometries or varying thicknesses, combining multiple gates with advanced synchronization and pre-synchronization capabilities can effectively handle the frequent challenges encountered during such inspections.

Interlinked gates automatically adjust their positions to reflect changes in the geometric shape of the workpiece.

Additional Features

• Precise layered dosing

• C-Scan Fusion

• Software C Scanner

• Sequential trigger, for eliminating phantom waves

• Customizable layout

• Other more...

Compatibility with industrial software features

FocusPC Software Development Kit (SDK) is compatible with the following industrial software:

• Ultis (EADS, Airbus)
  

• SCAN (Boeing)

• CIVA （ExteNDE）

Screen images provided by Airbus Group

Extremely high testing speed

The continuous increase in production efficiency in the commercial and military aerospace aircraft manufacturing industry means that quality control must also be completed at a faster pace. The scalability of Olympus integrated instruments, along with their general technical specifications, aids in meeting the challenges faced by the aerospace industry.

High-performance instrument

The FOCUS PX enables the establishment of a high-speed and efficient detection system, as this powerful acquisition unit boasts premium technical specifications.

30 MB/s                                                          20 kHz                                              4 units

Data Transfer Rate/each FOCUS PX  PRF/each FOCUS PX  Parallel FOCUS PX

Scalability

Simultaneously using up to 4 FOCUS PX data acquisition units in parallel can significantly reduce the detection cycle and optimize the system's performance.

Multi-probe configuration

• Multiple probes ensure full coverage of the workpiece area with a single scan.

• Significantly reduce the testing cycle and enhance defect detection capabilities.

Robust and flexible software

FocusPC software boasts a range of powerful detection features, enabling the detection system to achieve high-speed performance. Moreover, it can be conveniently integrated into typical industrial software environments.

Extremely flexible integration Utilize SDK for workflow management.

Configuration of various peripheral devices Through the same FocusPC interface, manage up to 4 FOCUS PX instruments.

Flexible Probe Management Manage a vast quantity of probes.

Optimized testing speed Sequence trigger for eliminating ghost waves.

Robust integration features Combining data from multiple inspections can accelerate the analysis process.

Fully automated system

Utilizing the FocusPC Software Development Kit (SDK) not only automates workflows but also enhances system performance.

Customizable Data Analysis

With the FocusPC SDK, original detection data can be exported to external data analysis software. Users can customize the analysis process themselves to gain more information from the detection data, thereby meeting the detection requirements.