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Advanced NDT Limited
Unit 4, Elgar Business Centre
Moseley Road
Hallow, Worcester
WR2 6NJ, UK
TEL: 44 (0) 1905 371 460
The BondHub Imaging Bond Tester utilizes the full capability of the
well-established BondaScope 3100 and connects to our manual or
automatic scanners to generate high-resolution C-Scan images in Pitch-
Catch, MIA and Resonance modes.
BondHub - Multimode Imaging Bond Tester.
Advanced NDT Ltd & NDT Systems Inc. are proud to introduce one of
the world’s first multi-mode imaging bond tester with fully automatic
C-scan imaging capability for testing the integrity of composites and
adhesively bonded structures. Image in Resonance, Pitch-Catch and
MIA modes using any of our manual or automatic scanners. The
BondHub Imaging Bond Tester utilizes the full capability of the well-
established BondaScope 3100 and connects to our manual or
automatic scanners to generate high-resolution C-Scan images in
Pitch-Catch, MIA and Resonance modes. Inspection of composites and
adhesively bonded materials has not seen such an advancement for
many years. The power of full-field inspection images using bond
testing elevates non-destructive inspection capability to a new level.
Imaging Bond Testing offers many advantages including:
• Easy interpretation
• Increased probability of detection
• Digital Archiving of results
• Pitch-Catch and MIA Modes require no couplant
• More consistent and reliable results
• Reduced effect of human error on results
• Increased speed of inspection
Applications
• Integrity of composites and adhesively bonded structures
• Multi-layered laminates, glass fibre / carbon fibre composites,
honeycomb and foam cores, metal to metal bonding, adhesively
bonded fittings
• Delaminations, disbonds, crushed core, skin to core flaws, far-side
defects, impact damage, liquid ingress and more
Features
• C-Scan Imaging using Resonance, Pitch-Catch and Mechanical
Impedance Analysis (MIA) modes
• No couplant required for Pitch-Catch and MIA modes
• Image analysis, defect sizing, multiple gates, reporting
• Portable, battery operated system, large sun-readable screen
• Connects directly to a BondaScope 3100 and scanners
• Compatible with other manufacturer’s bond testers
Introduction
As the use of composites and adhesively bonded joints has increased
across many industries, the need for testing bond integrity has grown
to improve the quality of the final product. Conventional ultrasonic
methods can be limited for these applications and so a variety of
alternative methods have been developed to handle this range of
material combinations. Bond testing was once limited to manual point
measurements, which offer no archiving, were open to user error, and
often defects could be missed because of the small variation in signal
that the defect represents.
Imaging Device and Motion Controller
The new BondHub imaging system interfaces with the outputs from a
standard BondaScope 3100. It acts as the motion controller for the X-Y
scanners and has dedicated imaging software preloaded for generation
and analysis of C-Scan images. Featuring a large sun-readable screen,
high-speed CPU and a large state storage, the BondHub is built into a
robust Pelican style case for easy set-up and transportation, and even
acts as storage for the BondaScope 3100, probes and cables.
Full Battery Operation
Meeting the demands of the job, the entire system, including scanners,
is battery operated, making inspections possible in almost any location.
A quick release keyboard and mouse are standard for practical
operation.
Advanced Image Analysis
The CompVue software displays the live signal from the BondaScope
3100 in the well-known Phase and Amplitude Impedance plane. Once a
scan is defined, the system automatically generates the C-Scan image
in real time. Various alarms and gates can be used, including new
colour gating for depth analysis in resonance mode. Phase, Amplitude,
and a special Additive display can be displayed as variables. A host of
analysis tools including defect sizing can be used before simple export
via USB.
BondHub
StringScan II
• Simple Lightweight Manual X-Y scanner
• 30in. x 30in. (0.76m x 0.76m) scan area
• Suction Feet or (Optional) Magnetic feet
• Liquid feed
• Versatile and portable
• 0.020in. (0.50mm) Resolution
Works with: Raptor Imaging flaw detector & BondHub
SlideScan
• Lightweight Manual X-Y Scanner
• Magnetic or Suction Feet
• Phased Array (PAUT) Ready
• Customized probe holders and encoder cables
• Three sizes available:-
o SlideScan 18x18 - Scan area 18in. x 18in. (0.46m x 0.46m)
o SlideScan 24x24 - Scan area 24in. x 24in. (0.61m x 0.61m)
o SlideScan 36x36 - Scan area 36in. x 36in. (0.91m x 0.91m)
Works with: Raptor Imaging flaw detector, BondHub & Compatible with
Phased Array Systems from other manufacturers. Optional Probe Holders &
Cables available (manufacturer specific)
TunnelScan
• Motorized portable X-Y Scan Bridge
• 18in. x 12in. (0.46m x 0.30m) scan area
• Suction feet or (optional) Magnetic feet
• Liquid feed
• Battery operated or AC powered
• Self-contained battery operated unit
• High Resolution = 0.001in. (0.025mm)
Works with: Raptor Imaging flaw detector & BondHub
CrosScan
• Automatic X-Y Scanner
• 24in. x 24in. (0.61m x 0.61m) scan area
• Suction feet or (optional) Magnetic feet
• Liquid feed
• Battery operated or AC powered
• 0.020in. (0.5mm) Resolution
Works with: Raptor Imaging flaw detector & BondHub