Print Email Facebook Twitter Non-destructive testing investigation of gaps in thin Glare laminates Title Non-destructive testing investigation of gaps in thin Glare laminates Author Jakubczak, Patryk (Lublin University of Technology,) Nardi, D. (TU Delft Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies) Bienas, Jaroslaw (Lublin University of Technology,) Sinke, J. (TU Delft Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies) Date 2019 Abstract The manufacturing of Fibre Metal Laminates, consisting of alternating layers of pre-preg fibre and metal is complex, and defects can be introduced during manufacturing. The automation of the manufacturing steps is vital for future Glare production, and specific defects have to be considered. Among them, gaps between pre-preg plies represent a potential risk for the mechanical performances of the laminate. In this paper/research, non-destructive testing based on ultrasonic inspections are performed on Glare with pre-preg gaps in order to extend and improve the current state of the art to different pre-preg gap widths, depths, and lay-ups. Firstly, gaps were introduced in Glare specimens. Then, a conventional C-scan ultrasonic inspection is performed. In order to overcome the current limitations of a top or planar view of the laminates, the evaluation of the depth of the gaps in the laminates is performed by means of phased array ultrasonic testing. Finally, images of the laminate cross-section have been collected in order to provide a meaningful evidence of the ultrasonic-based analysis. Results from different Glare and gap widths and depths show the accuracy of the proposed investigation which is able to provide a detailed assessment of the gap occurrences also for very thin laminates. Subject defectsgapsGlareNDTphased array ultrasonic testing To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:cafe019d-8ed2-4eb4-947a-03b06d224e70 DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10589759.2019.1684489 Embargo date 2020-11-01 ISSN 1058-9759 Source Nondestructive testing and evaluation, 36 (1), 17-34 Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type journal article Rights © 2019 Patryk Jakubczak, D. Nardi, Jaroslaw Bienas, J. Sinke Files PDF DN_PJ_Manuscript_revised.pdf 1.83 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:cafe019d-8ed2-4eb4-947a-03b06d224e70/datastream/OBJ/view