Title :
Air force manufacturing technology NDE programs supporting manufacturing and maintenance
Author_Institution :
Wright Res. & Dev. Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA
Abstract :
Department of Defense MANTECH (manufacturing technology) and REPTECH (repair technology) principles and objectives are stated. Attention is given to the following current MANTECH programs: requirement for cause NDE (nondestructive evaluation), integrated bladed inspection system, in-service inspection system for composites, improved ultrasonic equipment (pulsar/receiver), X-ray computed tomography, and advanced transducer production. The following past MANTECH NDE programs are also discussed: photogrammetry, eddy current disk inspection, capacitance hole probe, automated dimensional inspection, and inspection for cracks under fastners
Keywords :
aerospace test facilities; inspection; maintenance engineering; manufacture; military equipment; nondestructive testing; Department of Defense; MANTECH NDE programs; REPTECH; X-ray computed tomography; advanced transducer production; air force manufacturing technology; automated dimensional inspection; capacitance hole probe; crack inspection; eddy current disk inspection; in-service inspection system; integrated bladed inspection system; maintenance; nondestructive evaluation; photogrammetry; repair technology; ultrasonic equipment; Conducting materials; Costs; Defense industry; Engines; Inspection; Manufacturing industries; Manufacturing processes; Production systems; Research and development; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1989. NAECON 1989., Proceedings of the IEEE 1989 National
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
DOI :
10.1109/NAECON.1989.40420
