NDE and Inspection (Page 4)

The ability to make repairs to ships at sea and easily evaluate the results while in service is a potential game-changer for the U.S. Navy. Recently, EWI tested two new technologies at sea during the NCMS Repair Technology Engagement Exercise (REPTX). The demonstrations aboard the Navy’s Self-Defense Test Ship verified the ease and effectiveness of...

Errors that occur during large-scale additive manufacturing (AM) builds can be prohibitively expensive for manufacturers. Current in-line inspection methods are inefficient, but damaged and distorted end products waste too much time, material, and money. How can in-process inspection be optimized to improve productivity and ensure quality? EWI investigated this question using the laser-blown powder DED...

While there are many advantages to using AM processes in manufacturing, the costs of inspection can be a deterrent in adopting the technology. EWI is currently involved in a Department of Energy project aimed at reducing costs for the nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of AM parts through in-process monitoring and localized region part-risk assessment. You are...