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The Raptor flaw detector is used daily throughout the aerospace, automotive, composite, and oil and gas industries.  Featuring an enhanced colour display and the ability to drive scanners for the collection of A, B, and C-scan data, the Raptor collects more accurate results than other portable flaw detectors on the market.

The Raptor is an All New category in Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors. The Raptor is not only a contemporary high speed flaw detector BUT, also INCLUDES a Full Featured C-Scan Imaging System within the same package. Incorporating three 32 bit microprocessors, the Raptor offers substantially more in capability than ANY conventional flaw detector from ANY competitor. Press the Flaw Mode key and the Raptor performs as any High Performance flaw detector would. Press the Imaging key and the Raptor becomes a full featured Flaw Detector AND Imaging System matching and in some cases exceeding the features of imaging systems costing more than $40,000, at standard Flaw Detector prices !! Why buy any "standard" flaw detector when you can rely on a company offering 35 years of ultrasonic innovation.

Full Featured Ultrasonic Flaw Detector AND Full Imaging System for the price of a STANDARD Flaw Detector:

• All-in-one high resolution, high speed, ultrasonic flaw detector, thickness gauge and B-Scan, C-Scan Imaging system
• Supports range of manual and automatic scanners for encoded B-Scan and C-Scan Imaging
• Spike and square wave tuneable pulser, 5,000Hz PRF 
• Fully Capable of using Multiple probe types
• Colour display (5.7” VGA sun readable)
• Portable Instrument in a Robust Aluminium case with rubber end caps
• Free Software Updates

Three-in-One InstrumentThe Raptor is an all-in-one high resolution ultrasonic thickness gauge, ultrasonic flaw detector and imaging flaw detector capable of driving a range of manual and automatic scanners. As a high-speed ultrasonic flaw detector, the Raptor is unique with it’s robust aluminium construction, class leading 5kHz PRF, spike or tuneable square wave pulser at 50V-450V and a large 5.7” sun readable screen all as standard. Capable of operating in a frequency range from 0.5MHz to 30MHz it can run single, dual, contact, angle, delay line and immersion transducers. Data storage is through an SD Card for easy transfer and a field-replaceable Li-ion battery gives 8 - 10 hours longevity. The display can run in SplitView screen mode with auto tracking of the echo and a simultaneous view of the B-Scan or C-Scan and the live A-trace.

Applications Include:

• Ultrasonic Flaw Detection and Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging in most materials
• C-scan Ultrasonic flaw detection or ultrasonic thickness gauging
• Composite material inspection using thickness or amplitude flaw gates
• Investment Castings Turbine blades
• Corrosion mapping on pipes, tanks and vessels
• Aerospace Inspections
• Storage Tanks
• Boilers
• Metals, plastics, composites, glass, rubber

Advanced NDT Ltd & NDT Systems, Inc., are once again pleased to introduce a new and novel concept in Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors. The Raptor ushers in a new category of Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors by offering full imaging capability in a standard hand held flaw detector. Not only is the RAPTOR a high performance flaw detector offering features usually found on premium flaw detectors but it adds functionality including C-Scan, Dual Axis B-Scan, 3D, Pan & Zoom, Spreadsheet review mode and more.

Features:

• Standard package includes instrument, Pelican style shipping case, manual, batteries and AC
• SplitScan view- Display A-Trace and B-scan or C-scan simultaneously C-scan imaging
• Imaging view: Encoded B-scan, spreadsheet view, pan & zoom, 3D, histogram
• 20 point DAC included
• Dual A-Trace SplitView
• Time and Encoded B-scan, (scanner optional)
• Multiple Gate capability
• Peak Echo hold: fixed or unique timed 'waterfall' reset
• Calibration- Range, Delay, Zero and Velocity
• Fully Capable of using Multiple probe types and makes
• Auto probe recognition or library selectable
• Adjustable Gain
• Display intensity 10% - 100%
• Audible and visual alarm modes, thickness high, low or high/low. Amplitude /- level
• Programmable user set-ups
• Auto 80% gain control
• Screen freeze mode, freeze and save
• Selectable resolution
• Windows based RAPWIN software for imaging analysis
• F1-F8 Context sensitive direct access keys

Direct access keys to major menus

NDT Systems Avenger EZ the second window can be fixed a specific place in time or set to automatically track (AutoTrack) an echo over a predefined level. SplitView also provides the ability to resize the top to bottom window proportion. For instance, the top window can be set to 10% of the available active display while the lower window would be 90%.

SplitScan
SplitScan is an operating mode allowing the user to view the active waveform while performing a Real-Time B-Scan, whether timed or encoded. The feature gives the user positive feedback and identification of indications such as corrosion and pitting in real-time.

AutoTrack
AutoTrack is a feature where the second window has a separately adjustable, Range and Delay. The second window can be fixed a specific place in time relative to the main upper window or set to Automatically Track (AutoTrack) an echo over a predefined level. While in AutoTrack, the echo being tracked will display in the center of the lower window regardless of the actual place it is in time. This feature allows the user to easily view where on the echo waveform the gage is monitoring in a zoomed fashion.

Includes instrument, Pelican style shipping case, manual, batteries and AC charger:

• Splitscan view- Display A-Trace and B-scan simultaneously
• DAC- Distance Amplitude Correction included
• Autotrack- Auto Tracking Zoom
• Dual A-Trace Splitview
• Multiple Gate capability
• Peak Echo hold: fixed or unique timed ‘waterfall’ reset
• Calibration- Range, Delay, Zero and Velocity
• Multiple probe capability
• Auto probe recognition or library selectable
• Adjustable Gain
• Backlight- on/off/auto
• Alarm modes- LED thickness high, low or high/low
• Programmable user setups
• Screen freeze mode, freeze and save

Incorporating a palmtop design and weighing only 800 grams, the Avenger II allows for a grip-orientated weight distribution to maximise ultrasonic testing efficiency. Single-hand operation frees up the user’s other hand to manoeuvre the probe for a thorough inspection. By utilising just a few keys, the operator can toggle through the menu navigation functions along with the menu architecture of the operating system with ease. A ‘Display Rotation’ or ‘Flip’ feature is an added benefit to assist left-handed users (as well as right) with inspections.

The Avenger II flaw detector includes a Micro USB connection for fast data transfer and the Micro SD Card Slot enables data storage that is expandable up to 32 GB, upon request. Additional standard features are the I/O port for single-axis encoding capability, input and TTL output for an external monitor alarm. The Avenger II features a high capacity Li-Ion battery providing 8 hours of continuous operation with full charge.

Features:

• Ultralight, weighs only 800g
• Code compliant to AWS Standards
• 2 Point Auto calibration
• Single Axis Encoded Scans
• A-Scan Capture as standard / 100 hours of UT data recording
• A-Scan and B-Scan Data analysis on the instrument and PC
• Ruggedized – IP 66 (Dust Tight, High Pressure Water Jet Safe)^&
• CE Marked

Applications:

• Tube and Pipe
• Tower Construction, Inspection
• Tanks
• Chemical milling
• Investment Castings
• Turbine blades
• Metals, plastics, composites, glass, rubber
• Boilers Glass

Specifications:

The follow-on to the famed capability of the BondaScope 2100, the BondaScope 3100 re-defines the meaning of “Full Featured” and “Multi-Mode” Composite Bond Tester. The unit is housed in a larger, rugged aluminium case and features a high speed, 5.7” dia. QVGA, Hi-Bright, EL display featuring NDT Systems “X-or” Digital Phosphor, true persistence control.

In addition, the BondaScope 3100 incorporates all the features above including Resonance Impedance Plane Mode, adding an adjustable, Hi-Energy fixed frequency Mechanical Impedance Analysis Mode (MIA) as well as a Swept Frequency MIA (SweepMI) Mode bringing the MIA mode to a more useful and interpretive purpose. Specific to the BondaScope 3100 is the High-Energy, Swept Frequency Pitch-Catch Mode.

Multimode Operation:
The most common Pitch-catch (P/C) and Resonance modes are suited to laminates, bonded and sandwich structures. Pitch-catch is dry coupled, easy to use and works well on larger defects, >0.5". Resonance mode requires couplant but can identify smaller defects and even determine which layer the defect occurred in with multi-layered bonded structures.

Mechanical Impedance Analysis (MIA) mode is dry coupled and most suited to metal-to-metal bonding and stiffer skin to core constructions. It has less penetration but works well on irregular and curved surfaces and with the small tip can accurately position the location of the defect.

6 Inspection Methods:
When a probe is connected to the Bondascope 3100, the automatic recognition optimizes the settings for the probe type. There are 6 inspection methods available:

Pitch-Catch RF:
Transmits a short burst of acoustic energy to the part and measures the amplitude and phase change of the received signal directly. A disbond reduces sound attenuation into the part leading to a higher amplitude at the receiver.

Pitch-Catch Pulsed:
Transmits a spike pulse of broadband acoustic energy into the part and measures the amplitude of the received signal.

Pitch-Catch Swept:
Transmits a short burst of acoustic energy to the part across a pre-defined swept frequency range. The system measures the amplitude and phase change of the received signal.

MIA Fixed Frequency:
Probe tip driven at fixed frequency and the receiver, also coupled to the tip, measures the changes in probe loading across the part using amplitude and phase change. This is related to the stiffness of the bond.

MIA Swept Frequency:
Probe tip driven with a swept frequency and the receiver, also coupled to the tip, measures the changes in probe loading across the part using amplitude and phase change.

Resonance:
Probe driven at the resonance frequency and the damping caused by contact with the part is analysed. Defects are identified by a change in the phase and amplitude of the probe resonance caused by a change in acoustic impedance of the part.

Features:

• Resonance, Pitch-catch and Mechanical Impedance modes
• Programmable user setups
• Auto-Probe recognition and probe library
• RF Impedance plane display mode
• Time encoded bond profile display mode
• Reference display mode
• Alarm modes: Amplitude and Phase. Halo, square and ellipse ring gates
• Tone Burst, high energy pulsed mode and swept frequency mode
• Individually sizeable "ring" gates with alarms
• Compatible with probes from other manufacturers
• Splitcan and Splitview

Applications:

• Multi-layered laminates
• Skin to core flaws
• Glass fiber / carbon fiber composites
• Far-side defects
• Honeycomb and foam cores
• Impact damage
• Metal to metal bonding
• Adhesively bonded fittings
• Liquid Ingress

The software displays the live signal from the Bondascope in the 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.

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.

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

High Performance Ultrasonic Inspection Instrument
Measure the mechanical strength of bonds ultrasonically with the BondHub II. The BondHub II system consists of a computer, scanner drivers, and displays combined with the power of our Bondascope 3100.

The BondHub’s operating software includes industry standard bond testing methods and provides the freedom for the operator to choose which test method to utilize on each test object. The available modes include Pitch/Catch, MIA (Mechanical Impedance Analysis), and Resonance.

Ultrasonic Testing on a Wide Range of Materials
The BondHub II excels at composite materials testing. While these materials have been used in aviation for many years, many new processes and materials have been introduced in the last decade to improve the consistency and reliability of these composites. However, the technologies needed to inspect composite materials have lagged. Fortunately, that’s changing quickly thanks to instruments like the BondHub II.

The BondHub II works very well on multi-layered laminates, glass fiber/carbon fiber composites, honeycomb and foam cores, metal to metal bonding, and adhesively bonded fittings. Typical defects revealed include delaminations, disbonds, crushed core, skin to core flaws, far-side defects, impact damage, liquid ingress, and more.

Power and Flexibility
The BondHub II connects directly to the Bondascope 3100 and combines the Bondascope’s Amplitude and Phase Angle data with the XY encoder inputs from any scanner to create a C-Scan image. Data Analysis Tools, such as defect sizing, multiple gates, adjustable Null, and reporting capabilities are all on board.

The BondHub II is a battery-operated system, compact and easily deployable. With its sun readable screen, it is perfect for the outdoor environment and is compatible with bond testers from other manufacturers.

Features:

• Standard package includes BondHub integrated in Pelican style case, batteries, AC charger (110-240V), user manual. Windows 7, 1GHz processor, 128GB solid state HDD, CompVu software, keyboard, mouse, 12” sunreadable display*
• C-scan Imaging using Resonance, Pitch-Catch and Mechanical Impedance (MIA) mode
• No couplant required for Pitch-Catch and MIA modes
• Connects directly to Bondascope 3100 and manual or automatic scanners
• Image Analysis, defect sizing, multiple gates, reporting
• Portable, battery operated system, large sunreadable screen
• Compatible with bond testers from other manufacturers

A transmitting and receiving probe are positioned on opposite sides of the test object by means of a mechanical yoke or a pair of magnetic wheeled carriers. The live displays show instantly if the sound path is interrupted by a defect in the material. Flaw gates and alarms can be programmed and stored for each application.

As the use of adhesively bonded structures has increased across many industries, the need for testing bond integrity has grown.Multiple glue lines, sandwich constructions with foam and honeycomb cores, bonded carbon fibre composites and even wood have all become important in manufacturing. The integrity of these bonds is critical to 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.

NDT Systems Curlin Air-coupled ultrasonics and requires no surface preparation and no direct contact with test object. It performs sensitive inspections to detect voids, impact damage, and disbonds in a wide variety of water-incompatible materials. Originally used primarily for aerospace composites, the Curlin Air is referenced specifically by major aerospace manufacturers in their published inspection procedures. It has since evolved to evaluate a diverse range of materials including propellants and wood and foam panels.

Air-coupled ultrasonic techniques are used when testing sensitive materials which are at risk of contamination during the testing processes or in situations when the cost of removing special coatings from the material to be tested is impractical. Wetting agents or powders typically used in conventional ultrasonic testing can lead to degradation of sensitive components.

Features:

• Air coupled UT
• Remarkable penetrating power
• Non-contact, Through transmission, no surface preparation
• A-trace display
• Alarms: adjustable trigger level, audible and visual
• Adjustable range, delay and gain
• Programmable user setups

Applications:

• Composites
• Foam core laminates
• Glass fiber/ carbon fiber composites
• Far-side defects
• Bonded honeycomb structures
• Construction materials:
• Drywall, plywood, particleboard, cement
• Structural urethane foam

Standard Curlin Air Kit Includes:

• Curlin Air Instrument
• Pelican style shipping case
• User manual
• Batteries
• AC Charger

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