Vetorix NDI overview

2. VETORIX ENGINEERING s.r.l. is a privately owned Italian company. Its origins are in advanced Non Destructive
Inspection of metallic materials (VETORIX s.r.l. - Mothercompany since 1983) in many different sectors of
industrial productions. The company emerged from an independent R&D program developed by VETORIX s.r.l. in
2003 finalised to a technology/ knowhow transfer from the inspection of metallic material to the advanced NDI
of Composite materials structures. The venture rapidly evolved into a highly focused and effective group of
expertise technicians which are the heart of Vetorix Engineering. The team has improved their skills and
experience in different sectors providing the more reliable NDI solution using the latest NDI technologies.
Non Destructive Inspection
OUR COMPANY
VETORIX ENGINEERING aim to be a partner technologically skilled for investigation and analysis of these
innovative materials. An accurate evaluation about the material selection, manufacturing process, working
conditions, load and stress, lead to an engineering approach of the inspection. The result of our inspection
wants to give reliable info about integrity status of the structure, to asses any specific discontinuity
generated by the manufacturing process or after a crash, to study the behaviour of flaws (eg. fatigue), using
leading edge technologies and inspection systems able to find out even the smallest material discontinuity
(such as cracks, delamination, disbonding, etc...). The inspection approach is customised for every application/
needs thanks to our wide experience on many different production processes (filament winding, RTM, VARTM,
Autoclave, Compression Moulding,…).
EXPERIENCE
Intro
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3. Vetorix Group racchiude in se brands di consolidata esperienza nel settore dei Controlli non Distruttivi che operano
da trent’anni al servizio dell’industria e non solo. Offre servizi di ispezione e di consulenza in vari settori tra cui
navale, power generation, petrolchimico, costruzioni generali di carpenteria medio/pesante, impiantistica,
pressure vessels e caldareria. E’ inoltre attiva dal 2003 come centro formazione riconosciuto per il Settore dei
Controlli non Distruttivi.
La struttura odierna permette di offrire servizi di ispezione non distruttiva con i principali metodi di controllo,
ispezioni avanzate con tecniche registrabili all’avanguardia che permettono di ridurre tempi e costi a beneficio del
cliente finale, consulenze specifiche tramite tecnici di Livello 3 e stesura di procedure “tailor made”. Prove di
Laboratorio, analisi metallurgiche, interventi on-site in tutto il mondo.
Vetorix Engineering è il cuore innovativo del Gruppo, nata nel 2005 ha investito pesantemente nelle tecnologie più
avanzate nel settore dei controlli non distruttivi di materiali metallici e compositi. Nel giro di pochi anni ha messo
a punto un pacchetto servizi estremamente completo ed efficiente in grado di offrire soluzioni concrete in vari
settori industriali e non.
Il focus riguarda lo sviluppo di tecniche d’esame non invasivo dedicate alla diagnostica strutturale di componenti
in materiale composito destinati all’aeronautica, racing, automotive, nautica.
La nostra organizzazione ci permette di seguire il cliente in qualsiasi parte del mondo operando con efficienza e
professionalità di altissimo livello.
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4. Il Gruppo fornisce principalmente i seguenti servizi:
SERVIZI
I metodi di CND Standard
• Radiografie con raggi-X (apparecchiature da 160 kV a 300kV)
• Radiografie con raggi-Y (sorgenti utilizzate Se75-Ir192-Co60)
• Ultrasuoni tecnica tradizionale manuale
• Ultrasuoni finalizzati alla mappatura spessori
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Consulenza e Ingegneria
• Consulenze tecniche parte terza
• Stesura procedure specifiche di controllo
• Sviluppo customizzato tecniche NDI
• Corsi di formazione Liv.1-2 ISO 9712 e ASNT
I metodi CND AVANZATI
• Tomografia Assiale Computerizzata
• Reverse Engineering
• Transient Thermography
• Ultrasonic C-scan - Phased Array
• Esame Magnetoscopico (anche a bancale)
• Esame con Liquidi Penetranti
• PMI analisi chimica dei materiali
• Durezze
• Esame visivo

5. Personnel Certification
• Level 3 Certification in accordance with ISO 9712: Ultrasonic - Radiographic - Magnetic Particle - Penetrant Test - Visual
• Level 3 Certification in accordance with SNT - TC1A: Ultrasonic - Radiographic - Magnetic Particle - Penetrant Test - Visual
• Level 2 Certification in accordance with ISO 9712: Ultrasonic - Radiographic - Magnetic Particle - Penetrant Test - Visual
• Level 2 Certification in accordance with SNT - TC1A: Ultrasonic - Radiographic - Magnetic Particle - Penetrant Test - Visual
• Level 2 Certification in accordance with PCN - British Institute of NDT: Ultrasonic Phased Array and TOFD methods
• PED 97/23/CE Certification for Cat III - IV Pressure Vessels
• Qualification for Composite Material Inspection - Inspection of structural bonding
Non Destructive Inspection
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6. The Basic service pack involves some inspection techniques based on different and reliable NDT Methods in
order to ensure the best PoD (Probability of Detection), this means to localise and characterise a wide
variety of discontinuities, suggesting the best way to understand and fix the common manufacturing
problems.
Every NDI techniques has some limits, so become important to know the performance of each single
technique via a PoD analysis.
For example, one of the main classification of the NDI methods is: surface or volumetric. “Surface” are
those can not to detect flaws on thicker section but only within the “near-surface layer”, instead of
“volumetric” one which can provide a good sensitivity in depth.
The NDI methods chosen among others are Ultrasonics Pulse Echo, Phased Array, Active/passive
thermography, bond testers.
NDI Methods
NDI Process
The starting point is the selection of the NDI methods. In order to define the most reliable NDI procedure,
some parameters has to be defined. For example the amount of parts have to be inspected, the required
sensitivity , shape and size of the structures, materials, final acceptance criteria and so on. Anyway a
standard NDI process start with the NDI method’s selection, going through the specific technique or
equipment. The following step is the first batch of inspection aimed to define the sensitivity of the NDI
apparatus, the basic calibration, all the settings, the post-processing and interpretation of the results.
After that, a new NDI procedure will be issued as a resume of all the technical and operative details.
VTX Approach In order to increase the PoD factor the best approach is a combined techniques, and for the composite
materials, is the PHASEOGRAPHY. It is demonstrated that the PoD will be enhanced almost to 100%,
moreover this combined technique allow to reduce the inspection time and related costs.
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7. Our NDI method’s capability
• X-Ray systems (from 160 kV to 300kV) - 30mq BUNKER area
• Y-Ray systems (Se75-Ir192-Co60) - 30mq BUNKER area
• COMPUTED AXIAL TOMOGRAPHY - 120kV 100mA
• Ultrasonic system - Standard Pulse-Echo technique
• Ultrasonic system - Advanced TOFD e Phased Array techniques
• Ultrasonic system - Thickness mapping both Composite - Metal boat
• Magnetic Particle Testing
• Penetrant test
• PMI Chemical analysis
• Hardness test
• Visual test
Company Certifications
• Quality System Certification ISO 9001:2008 DNV
• NT inspection certification - thickness mapping RINA
• NT inspection certification - thickness mapping DNV
• NT inspection certification - thickness mapping Bureau Veritas Italia
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8. reference block
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•I step
Ultrasonic Pulse Echo
Ultrasonic Phased Array
Active Thermography
Computed Tomography
100% NDI
only portable systems
Selected techniques (most
probably Phased Array and
Active Thermography)
NDI technical procedure
(take as reference what
already done in the past on
similar products)
•II step •III step
full inspection
Selected techniques (most
probably Phased Array and/or
Active Thermography and/or
Standard UT)
Inspection of critical areas
NDI as per agreed procedure
Mobile Thermography Systems
for Non-Destructive Testing
The transportable testing system C-CheckIR enables you to
inspect a wide range of materials with active thermography.
C-CheckIR achieves precise and reliable measuring results
and is especially suitable for inspections of composite
materials like glass- or carbon-fiber reinforced plastics
(CRP/CFRP). The measuring instrument is easy to handle
and does not require any extensive training. The complete
inspection head is mounted on a light support frame that
only needs to be placed at the right position on the object to
be inspected. It does not even matter if the surface is
vertical, since the system's frame is equipped with vacuum-
suction-feet.
Active Thermography
A heat source gives the inspected material a thermal
excitation. The flow of thermal energy through the material
has a direct influence on the temperature development on
the object's surface. During a measurement, this
temperature development is recorded over a certain period
of time with an infrared camera and a mathematical
analysis is applied to the acquired data. Then, the
processed data is displayed as an image that provides us
with information about the internal structure of the material
or about possible defects in it.
Robust Setup
Main Features at a Glance
Non-Destructive Inspection Process
Short Measuring Time
Optimized for mobile applications
Easy Handling
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ULTRASUONI REGISTRABILI
Ultrasonic - Phased Array
con sonde fino a 64 elementi a varie frequenze, che permette l’ispezione con registrazione di
componenti di grosso spessore o di limitata accessibilità, grazie alla possibilità di variare
“elettronicamente” l’angolo di emissione del fascio UT.
Corrosion mapping e visualizzazioni in A-B-C-scan.
Generazione di report veloce ed intuitiva, soprattutto localizzazione e dimensionamento preciso
delle discontinuità.
Time of Flight Diffraction
tecnica che permette un’ispezione precisa e veloce di
saldature anche di grosso spessore. Visualizzazione
immediata delle scansioni e tracciabilità registrata di ogni
settore scansionato, conforme all’ASME C.C. in
sostituzione all’esame radiografico. Il sistema è
automatizzato e permette ispezioni condotte da un solo
operatore, rendendo il costo del servizio estremamente
competitivo ripetto ai vecchi apparecchi con carrello a
traslazione manuale.
Equipment
SONATEST - PRISMA
OLYMPUS - OMNISCAN
AGR - TD Focus robotizzato
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ULTRASUONI REGISTRABILI
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elementi a varie frequenze, che permette l’ispezione con registrazione di
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aldature anche di grosso spessore. Visualizzazione
mmediata delle scansioni e tracciabilità registrata di ogni
ettore scansionato, conforme all’ASME C.C. in
ostituzione all’esame radiografico. Il sistema è
utomatizzato e permette ispezioni condotte da un solo
peratore, rendendo il costo del servizio estremamente
ompetitivo ripetto ai vecchi apparecchi con carrello a
raslazione manuale.
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Thermography Phased Array
Computed Tomography
Mobile Thermography Systems
for Non-Destructive Testing
The transportable testing system C-CheckIR enables you to
inspect a wide range of materials with active thermography.
C-CheckIR achieves precise and reliable measuring results
and is especially suitable for inspections of composite
materials like glass- or carbon-fiber reinforced plastics
(CRP/CFRP). The measuring instrument is easy to handle
and does not require any extensive training. The complete
inspection head is mounted on a light support frame that
only needs to be placed at the right position on the object to
be inspected. It does not even matter if the surface is
vertical, since the system's frame is equipped with vacuum-
suction-feet.
Active Thermography
A heat source gives the inspected material a thermal
excitation. The flow of thermal energy through the material
has a direct influence on the temperature development on
the object's surface. During a measurement, this
temperature development is recorded over a certain period
of time with an infrared camera and a mathematical
analysis is applied to the acquired data. Then, the
processed data is displayed as an image that provides us
with information about the internal structure of the material
or about possible defects in it.
Robust Setup
Main Features at a Glance
Non-Destructive Inspection Process
Short Measuring Time
Optimized for mobile applications
Easy Handling
CONTROLLI NON DISTRUTTIVI
ULTRASUONI REGISTRABILI
Ultrasonic - Phased Array
Time of Flight Diffraction
tecnica che permette un’ispezione precisa e veloce di
saldature anche di grosso spessore. Visualizzazione
immediata delle scansioni e tracciabilità registrata di ogni
settore scansionato, conforme all’ASME C.C. in
sostituzione all’esame radiografico. Il sistema è
automatizzato e permette ispezioni condotte da un solo
operatore, rendendo il costo del servizio estremamente
competitivo ripetto ai vecchi apparecchi con carrello a
traslazione manuale.
and/or
Standard UT
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9. Inspection Strategy
NDI on solid laminate
UT Phased Array
Pulsed IRT
Visual
NDI on bonding NDI on san
skin <1mm
Pulsed IRT
UT Phased Array
Pulsed IRT
Vis
Definition of the NDI Technical Procedure
Definition of the Acceptance criteria
NDI & Repair for after sale service
KEY POINTs
1 2 3 4 5 10 20
POD
10
50
75
100
UT PA
IRT
Maximazing Probability of Detection
NDI Process
Inspection Strategy
NDI on bonding NDI on sandwich
skin <1mm skin >1mm
Pulsed IRT Pulsed IRT
UT Phased Array
UT Phased Array
Pulsed IRT
Visual
our LAB’ service:!
- X-RAY with constant
potential SEIFERT TUBE;!
!
- Computed Tomography!
sample or component !
(max diam. 300mm - max lenght 1,5mt)
cedure
a
1 2 3 4 5 10 20
POD
DEPTH
10
50
75
100
UT PA
IRT
n
!
Inspection Strategy
NDI on bonding NDI on sandwich
skin <1mm skin >1mm
Pulsed IRT Pulsed IRT
UT Phased Array
UT Phased Array
Pulsed IRT
Visual
our LAB’ service:!
- X-RAY with constant
potential SEIFERT TUBE;!
!
- Computed Tomography!
sample or component !
(max diam. 300mm - max lenght 1,5mt)
rocedure
eria
ce
1 2 3 4 5 10 20
POD
DEPTH
10
50
75
100
UT PA
IRT
ion
NDI on solid laminate
UT Phased Array
Pulsed IRT
Visual
NDI on bonding NDI on sandwich
skin <1mm skin >1mm
Pulsed IRT Pulsed IRT
UT Phased Array
UT Phased Array
Pulsed IRT
Visual
our LAB’ service:!
- X-RAY with constant
potential SEIFERT TUBE;!
!
- Computed Tomography!
sample or component !
(max diam. 300mm - max lenght 1,5mt)
Definition of the NDI Technical Procedure
Definition of the Acceptance criteria
NDI & Repair for after sale service
KEY POINTs
1 2 3 4 5 10 20
POD
DEPTH
10
50
75
100
UT PA
IRT
Maximazing Probability of Detection
Region of
Interest
example of Thermographic test on
CFRP/CFRP bonding, no thermal
anomalous signals are detected.
example of Phased Array test on
CFRP/CFRP bonding, cross view and
top view is confirming a good
bonding.
CROSS section
Top View
Probability of Detection
The POD is the probability to detect even the small failure inside the material. The POD level is
actually measuring the ability of an NDI method to localise, characterise and size any
structural discontinuity that could affect the material performance. Our approach consist on
the “redundancy effect“ which is obtained using more then one NDI technique during the same
NDI session.
- 100% NDI to select the best equipment and basic configuration (eg: probe freq. - thermal exciting parameter,..)
- quick setting for CFRP/Alu bonding, CFRP/CFRP bonding and different CFRP thickness mapping;
- best setting for Curved Surface/Edges;
Business Case
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10. NDI on structural CFRP tubular part
•Target
The target of the inspection is to check for any delamination, cracks or any other possible damage or
manufacturing defects. The NDI procedure has also to define initial the calibration setting of the
equipment and the Acceptance Criteria. The main target is to ensure the highest PoD factor. In order to
understand the probability of Detection of each NDI Technique, a couple of sample block (or real
damaged parts) will be inspected with tomography, in the following slide some details will be enclosed.
Business Case
- NDI method’s selection;
- Optimise the equipment’s calibration, in order to reach the maximum PoD factor;
- Define a specific application using only the portable equipments;
- Define the critical areas and the Acceptance Criteria;
•Inspection Target
- manufacturing defects;
- material discontinuities such as delamination, cracks, voids,
- Define a specific application using only the portable equipments;
- Define the critical areas and the Acceptance Criteria;
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11. Sample - CFRP tubular structure
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CROSS SECTION
layer’s sizing
crack propagation
crack propagation -
length direction
2,2m
tlenght
interlaminar crack
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12. Sample - CFRP rotor blade
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single voids
TOP VIEW
1,5mtlenght
CROSS SECTION
3D visualization
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13. Sample - CFRP tubular thick section
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CROSS SECTION
3D visualization
65mm in thk
TOP VIEW
crack propagation
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14. Sample - cross section analysis
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crack propagation
2,2m
tlenght
CROSS SECTION
inner layer voids
Top View - internal voids
wrinkles
FRONTAL CUT
Outer layer
Inner layer
Outer layer
marine
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15. Sample - 3D modelling
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inner layer voids
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16. Sample - Sandwich hull section
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17. Sample - Solid laminate - hull section
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MAT layer
Biax layer
VOIDS
marine
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18. Sample - Sandwich hull section
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MAT layer
Biax layer Bonder layer
VOIDS
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