Application Note: Effective Inspection Methods for FSW (Friction Stir Welding) in the Aerospace Industry [PDF Download Available]

Eddyfi manufactured probes support all ultrasonic inspections.

Eddyfi Technologies is committed to revolutionizing non-destructive testing (NDT) across various industries, including aerospace, oil and gas, mining, and power generation. We provide comprehensive phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) solutions tailored to the precise needs of applications, with a focus on ensuring the safety of critical equipment. Our cutting-edge equipment, software, scanners, crawlers, and advanced probes deliver dynamic inspection solutions. Our phased array ultrasonic transducers are designed with detailed probe design parameters in mind, aiming to further enhance non-destructive testing methods and address individual inspection requirements in various product inspections and equipment maintenance.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

A completely integrated portable flaw detection device equipped with the power to drive 64 channels and advanced features such as Total Focusing Method (TFM)!

We are pleased to announce the TOPAZ64, a 64-channel portable phased array ultrasonic testing device that consolidates the required capabilities into a single unit, achieving more accurate and rapid inspections. It possesses the power to simultaneously excite 64 elements (aperture) in phased array UT applications, along with cutting-edge features represented by Full Matrix Capture (FMC) and Total Focusing Method (TFM). The TOPAZ64 offers a smart approach to challenging inspections utilizing the latest technologies as introduced below. 【Features】 • Inspections compliant with 64/128PR phased array ultrasonic testing methods • High-resolution Full Matrix Capture (FMC) • Total Focusing Method with up to 1 million data points per frame • Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) inspection *For more details, please request materials or view the PDF data from the download section.*

• Flaw detection testing
• Other inspection equipment and devices
• Image Processing Equipment

Software that integrates all the functions required for ultrasonic testing, controls data acquisition, displays online information, and provides an offline analysis environment.

All ZETEC-manufactured phased array UT and conventional UT devices are compatible, allowing for the control of these devices and the integration of settings and collected data across their UT data acquisition platforms. This provides a complete package for managing the entire inspection process using these systems, including phased array UT & FMC/TFM inspections. Managing the inspection process with powerful 3D environment support: - Generation and reading of 3D CAD files - Usable for complex structures, 3D ray tracing and acoustic beam simulation - Scanner simulation - 3D data plotting capabilities to CAD files - 3D drawing and analysis tools Advanced features & tools: - DGS tool - Shape echo removal - Frequency filter tool - Automatic analysis function (rule-based) - Data comparison function (differential)

• Flaw detection testing
• Other inspection equipment and devices
• Defect Inspection Equipment

The improved probe makes data interpretation easier! By enhancing the detection and sizing performance of discontinuities, it provides more reliable inspection results.

Friction stir welding is a solid-state joining technique widely used in the aerospace industry. In the friction stir welding process, manufacturing parameters such as rotational speed and travel speed can lead to discontinuities at the joint, necessitating the application of non-destructive testing to verify the integrity of the joint. High productivity, work efficiency, and inspection accuracy are central to the quality assurance of newly manufactured aircraft. *For more detailed information, please refer to the PDF materials. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.*

• Other inspection equipment and devices

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be carried out in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

● The production time for casting prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly creating sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or variations in dimensions, can be created in a single molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.