Non-destructive testing investigation of gaps in thin Glare laminates

Journal Article (2019)
Author(s)

Patryk Jakubczak (Lublin University of Technology)

Davide Nardi (TU Delft - Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies)

Jaroslaw Bienas (Lublin University of Technology)

Jos Sinke (TU Delft - Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies)

Research Group
Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies
Copyright
© 2019 Patryk Jakubczak, D. Nardi, Jaroslaw Bienas, J. Sinke
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1080/10589759.2019.1684489
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Publication Year
2019
Language
English
Copyright
© 2019 Patryk Jakubczak, D. Nardi, Jaroslaw Bienas, J. Sinke
Research Group
Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies
Issue number
1
Volume number
36
Pages (from-to)
17-34
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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.

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