Non-destructive material testing processes does not permanently alter the parts being inspected. This is a valuable technique to save time and money in product development, troubleshooting or research.
Etching processes for testing materials
Etch inspection shows you segregation and processing errors.
Process
For detection/ determination of:
For detection/ determination of:
Electrolytic etching of nickel-base materials
Segregation
Grain size
Machining errors
Within the following dimensions: approx. 1200 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm
Blue etch anodizing of titanium-base materials
Segregation
Tool fracture
Overheating
Burnt spots
Within the following dimensions: approx. 1200 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm
Chemical etching of titanium-base materials, nickel-base materials and steels
Segregation
Grain size
Machining errors
Within the following dimensions: approx. 1200 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm
Local etching of all materials
Segregation
Grain size
Machining errors
Manual, within the following dimensions: approx. 1200 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm
Other non-destructive material testing processes
To meet your requirements MTU Aero Solutions provides various methods of non-destructive testing.
Process
Objective
Workpiece size
Ultrasonic testing
Identifying defects inside components, such as:
Voids
Cavities
Within the following dimensions: approx. 1200 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm
Fluorescent penetrant testing
Identifying defects which are open to the surface, such as:
Cracks
Voids
Cavities
Within the following dimensions: approx. 1200 mm x 1000 mm x 1000 mm
Magnetic particle testing
Identifying defects located on the surface and just below it, such as:
Cracks
Voids
Cavities
Approx. Ø 1000 mm x 800 mm, and Ø 400 mm x 2000 mm
Special sizes also possible
Eddy-current testing
Identifying defects located on the surface and just below it, such as:
The FFC does not produce any emissions of CO2 or NOx or particulates. Since its only emission is water, this propulsion concept is virtually emissions-free.