Laser inspection system FlawExplorer

for NDTfor non-destructive testingfast

Solution: The FlawExplorer is an inspection solution for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Quality Control applications, commonly used on composites and metallic materials. The system is based on Laser Shearography and consists of a sensor unit and a laptop with controlling and reporting software. FlawExplorer is available in two versions with 4 or 8 laser diodes that support inspection of areas from 10x10 cm (0.1 sq ft) up to 2 sq m (20 sq ft) in one shot. The system can be configured with optional excitation modules based on heat, vacuum or vibration excitation respectively, making it suitable for a range of applications from QA in Manufacturing over Research to in-field Inspection operations. Results: The inspection solution quickly detects and locates discontinuities in composites materials. The system systematically finds flaws like: Wrinkles, Disbonds, Delaminations, Cracks, Crushed core, Kissing bonds, Fluid ingress, Cracked cores, Repair defects, Voids, Foreign Objects, Impact damage (BVID’s), etc. FlawExplorer inspects large areas over a short period of time. The result from a 2 sq m (20 sq ft) inspection area is obtained in less than 30 seconds which makes it the perfect solution for time-sensitive, large scale industrial NDT related applications. Benefits: The FlawExplorer is a simple and easy to use inspection system that is ready to operate within seconds. The fast system provides measurement in real time. Thanks to the user-friendly inspection and reporting software any technician can easily acquire clear, reliable, and useful inspection data.