Optimised parameter sets for thermographic inspection of CFRP metal hybrid components

Michael Jelinek, Johannes Schilp, Gunther Reinhart

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Abstract

The current development trend in automotive engineering as well as in aviation features an increased substitution of metal components by carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) structures. However, material-specific requirements make a complete replacement of a metal construction by CFRP structures impracticable. Consequently, metallic regions remain in the CFRP base body as metal joints or reinforcements. Frequently, these hybrid transition areas are involved with an increased quality concern. This research explores the methodological deduction of test specimens which allow an thermographic investigation of typical defects based on predefined industrial CFRP machine elements concretely (shaft coupling, hollow shaft, gripper arm). Thereby, the optimisation through systematic parameter variation and the structured parameter documentation in a database are focused within the present research. By deriving inspection task-specific user guidelines, the predominantly manual thermographic testing process can be considerably accelerated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCIRPe 2015 - Understanding the Life Cycle Implications of Manufacturing
EditorsJohn Erkoyuncu
PublisherElsevier B.V.
Pages218-224
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781510815216
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event4th CIRP Global Web Conference, CIRPe 2015 - Cranefield, United Kingdom
Duration: 29 Sep 20151 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameProcedia CIRP
Volume37
ISSN (Print)2212-8271

Conference

Conference4th CIRP Global Web Conference, CIRPe 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCranefield
Period29/09/151/10/15

Keywords

  • Composite
  • Database
  • Defect
  • Fibre reinforced plastic
  • Inspection
  • Methodology
  • Non-destructive evaluation
  • Quality assurance
  • Thermography

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