The aerospace and aviation industry often needs specialized non-destructive testing of materials and components to support research and development, manufacturing, quality control, and failure analysis. Adaptive Energy works with these companies to tailor solutions that incorporate the latest radiographic and ultrasonic techniques for crack detection, delamination, corrosion, weld inspection, and material testing.
Products and services we’ve provided to aerospace and aviation customers include:
- X-ray inspection of honeycomb panels to ensure adhesive/braze meniscus formation Read more
- Applying digital and computer tomography systems to set a new reference for turbine blade measurement and non-destructive testing of small to medium castings. X-ray as powerful as a 450kV micro-focus source provides superior resolution and accuracy Read more
- Using JAR 3N to inhibit smutting during nitric acid etching, eliminating the need for a second hydrochloric acid bath with its attendant corrosion risk Download PDF
- Refurbishing and upgrading a water jet probe scanner, integrating P-Scan technology to provide improved performance and keep the unit in service for inspection of mission-critical aero structures Read more
Case Studies
Ensuring Weld Strength in Honeycomb Structures for Jet Engine Casings
High-Energy Digital X-Ray Imaging to Verify Rocket Performance
Saving & Enhancing an Existing Scanner System
Setting a New Reference for Turbine Blade Measurement
Safely Testing Components with an Enclosed High-Energy X-Ray CT System
Improving Maintenance Inspections of Critical Aircraft Components