Manufacturer-approved• Boeing• Bombardier• Alenia

Automated Composite Part Inspection Systems

Application Note

TomoScan FOCUS LT

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Composite Parts ManufacturingOver the past decade, the aviation market has experienced a sustained period of significant growth. Global air traffic has risen at a steady rate, and commercial and military airplane manufacturers have undertaken several major programs (including the A350, A380, B787, and B777X). This develop-ment has been consistent despite ever increasing fuel prices and growing environmental concerns over emissions.

All of these factors have intensified the performance de-mands on aircraft manufacturers and their suppliers. High fuel prices and an increased focus on the environment have

led manufacturers to develop new lightweight materials in order to build more efficient aircraft. Increased air traffic and the introduction of new airplane models puts pressure on the suppliers to maximize productivity, which they can achieve, in part, through faster inspection speeds.

High-speed inspection of composite parts is particularly difficult because of the complex geometries that are in-volved. To meet this challenge head-on, Olympus proposes its integrated instrumentation products, which have been es-pecially designed for high-performance inspection systems.

Complex Geometry InspectionComposite parts often feature diverse angles and surfaces that require the application of advanced inspection techniques. Olympus integrated instrumentation provides you with the necessary tools to meet these challenges.

Corner InspectionCorner probes are specifically designed for the inspection of corner sections on composite parts.

Full Volumetric CoverageUse multiple probes to ensure full part coverage in a single pass. Consult the Olympus probe portfolio to determine which probes are best suited for your application.

Honeycomb Structures InspectionUse pulse-echo and pitch-catch (through transmission) con-figurations on squirter systems to inspect parts containing honeycomb structures and/or with highly complex shapes.

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Matrix FiltersReduce the noise associated with composite parts by apply-ing the TomoView™ matrix filter tool.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) AnalysisGet precise SNR analysis using the composite analysis TomoView tools.

Advanced Detection CapabilitiesMultiple gates with advanced synchronization and presynchronization capabilities provide you with effective tools to deal with difficulties that are common with inspecting complex geometries, including parts with varying thicknesses.

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Industry Software CompatibilityTomoView™ Software Development Kits (SDK) are compatible with the following industry software:

• Ultis (EADS)

• SCAN (Boeing)

• CIVA (ExteNDE)

• InspectionWare (UTEX)

Additional Features• Precise delamination sizing.

• C-scan merging.

• Data-file merging.

• Highly flexible software C-scan.

• Firing sequencer for ghost-echo removal.

• Excel exchange capability for custom readings.

• Offline A-scan resynchronization.

• Customizable layouts.

• Many more…

Photo courtesy of UTEX

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The constant increase in the production rates of commercial and military aircraft means that quality control must also be done at higher speeds. The scalability and general specifications of Olympus integrated instrumentation will help you to address this industry challenge.

High Performance UnitUse the FOCUS LT™ to build fast and efficient inspection systems by benefiting from the high end specifications of this power-ful acquisition unit.

High Inspection Speed 20 kHz PRF and 4 MB/s data throughput per FOCUS LT.

Scalability Up to 3 FOCUS LT units working in parallel.

Multiple Gates 5 gates with flexible linking capability.

Interface Tracking Reliable signal synchronization.

Presynchronization Capability Improved near back wall defect detection for complex geometries.

ScalabilityUsing multiple FOCUS LT acquisition units minimizes cycle time and optimizes system performance.

Fast Inspection Speed

Multiple-Probe Configurations• Use multiple probes to ensure full part coverage in a single

pass.

• Minimize cycle time while improving defect detection.

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Photo provided courtesy of EWI

Custom application

A-scan data C-scan data

Acquisition parameters

Powerful and Flexible SoftwareThe TomoView™ software was designed with powerful inspection features so that optimal inspection speeds can be reached. It can be easily integrated into typical industry software environments.

Flexible Integration Workflow management using the SDK.

Multipod Configuration Manage 1, 2, or 3 FOCUS LT units from the same TomoView interface.

Flexible Probe Management Manage a high number of probes.

Optimized Inspection Speed Firing Sequencer for ghost-echo removal.

Powerful Merging Features Combine data from multiple inspections to ac-celerate the analysis process.

Customizable Data AnalysisExport raw inspection data to external data analysis software using the TomoView SDK. Get more out of your inspection data by customizing the analytic process to meet your inspection requirements.

Full System AutomationUse the TomoView Software Development Kits (SDK) to automate the workflow and improve system performance.

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The FOCUS LT/TomoView™ package is designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding inspection systems. Used for years by world leaders in the aerospace and defense industry, the field-proven FOCUS LT and TomoView package has solidified its position as an industry standard.

Industry Reference PackageThis is a reliable solution for high-end composite inspection applications, and the standard package for many of our aero-space industry clients.

Special Integrator OfferGet a special price and customized training sessions based on your application requirements. Contact an Olympus repre-sentative to discuss the details.

TomoScan FOCUS LT Specifications and Ordering InformationTomoScan FOCUS LT TomoScan FOCUS LT Rackmount

Conventional UT Connector 4 (LEMO 00) (not available in sectorial scan configuration) 4 (BNC)

Data Acquisition Rate 4 MB/s

A/D Converter 10 bit , 100 MHz

A-Scan Length 32 to 8192 points

Real-Time Data Compression 1 to 255 ratio

Rectification FW, HW+, HW–, and RF

Filtering Programmable digital FIR

Video Smoothing (digital)

Dynamic Depth Focusing (DDF) Yes

Encoder 2-axes (quadrature, clockwise direction)

Network Interface 100BASE-T

Bandwidth 0.5 MHz to 23 MHz depending on the configuration

Acquisition Speed 8000 A-scan/s (8-bit, 512-point A-scans)

Number of Beams Up to 256

Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) 1 Hz to 20 kHz

Real-Time Averaging 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

Number of Gates 4 for detection; 1 for synchronization

Weight 5 kg (11 lb) 11.5 kg

Size (W x H x D) 31.3 cm x 11.4 cm x 37.7 cm (12.3 in. x 4.5 in. x 15 in.)

48.3 cm x 13.3 cm x 34.4 cm (19 in. x 5.2 in. x 13.5 in.)

External Temperature Sensor Input N/A Yes

Pulse-Echo Configurations

Configurations Part Number Part Number (Rackmount)

16:128 FLT16128-P-O N/A

32:128 FLT32128-P-O N/A

64:128 FLT64128-P-O N/A

Pitch-Catch Configurations

Configurations Part Number Part Number (Rackmount)

16:128 FLT16128-R-O FLTRM16128

32:128 FLT32128-R-O FLTRM32128

64:128 FLT64128-R-O FLTRM64128

The Reference Composite Inspection Package

TomoScan FOCUS LT benchtop configuration

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TomoView Specifications and Ordering InformationTomoView Feature Matrix

Feature TomoView Analysis

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Metric and US customary units √ √

Multigroup combined display √ √

Ability to view TOFD groups √ √

Phased array and TOFD combined display √ √

Ability to zoom in/out of the display √ √

Predefined weld-overlay display √ √

Selectable information groups (readings) √ √

Off-line TOFD calibrations √ √

Off-line lateral-wave (LW) synchronization √ √

Off-line gate adjustment √ √

Off-line software C-scans √ √

Ability to display and edit indication tables √ √

Ability to add/delete entries in indication tables

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Ability to export indication tables to .txt files

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Built-in report generator (customizable) √ √

Ability to modify/create color palettes √ √

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OmniScan-to-TomoView file converter √ √

Volumetric merge tool (automatic or manual)

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Software gain adjustment √ √

Layout creation √ √

Ability to save custom layouts √ √

Ability to display custom weld overlay (.dxf)

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Ability to display rebounds (skips) √ √

Ability to display polar view √ √

Zone tool for statistical measurements √ √

3-D cursor √ √

Ability to open multiple files simultaneously √ √

Data-file merge tool √ √

C-scan merge tool √ √

Off-line A-scan synchronization √ √

Off-line TOFD lateral wave (LW) removal √ √

Off-line Scan/Index/Sound axis calibration √ √

Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) analysis tool √ √

Hysteresis correction √ √

Ability to export data groups to .txt files √ √

FFT calculation √ √

Microsoft Excel Exchanges √ √

Acoustic field simulation (AFiSiMO) √ √

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Industry-Compliant SoftwareOwing to its extensive features and flexibility, TomoView™ is an economical solution for your composite inspection ap-plications.

Build your System… Your WayGet inspection systems that are customized to match your inspection requirements.

NDT Data Access Library (DATALIB)

The NDT Data Access Library software development kit en-ables you to read data files using a custom application. It is especially useful for applications that involve visualizing and processing data that has been acquired by Olympus instru-ments using customized procedures.

The NDT Data Access Library provides you with direct ac-cess to inspection data and the most important acquisition parameters.

NDT Remote Control Library (RCLIB)

The NDT Remote Control Library software development kit enables you to develop customized user interfaces and build fully automated inspections systems. From an exter-nal computer, the library can be used to directly control the TomoView software, offering a wide range of possibilities in both inspection and analysis modes.

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

Part number Description

TV210-F TomoView 2.10 Inspection including Advanced Calculator

TV210-A TomoView 2.10 Analysis

TVADVPA TomoView 2.10 Advanced Calculator

TV-SIMU TomoView 2.10 Acoustic Field Simulation option

RCLIB NDT Remote Control Library

DATALIB NDT Data Access Library

TV-INTEG TomoView 2.10 Inspection, NDT Remote Control Library, NDT Data Access Library and training (special price)

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