Course Standard
NDT116 Bond Testing for NDT
Course Description
This course is designed to provide students with the classroom and laboratory experience which
will prepare them to perform bond testing on composite and conventional aviation
parts/assemblies. Topics will include materials, equipment and bond testing methods.
Laboratory experiences will include selecting and performing bond testing on various types
composite and mechanical parts/assemblies.
Hours
Credit
3
Prerequisite/Core requisite:
Completed Level II Eddy Current or Level II Ultrasonic
Course Guide
Outcomes: The student will be able to identify bonding testing and its relationship to Eddy
Current and Ultrasonic methods of testing
Competencies
Review principles of eddy current testing
Review principles of ultrasonic testing
Identify Bonding NDT method
Identify the history of Bonding NDT method
Outcomes: The student will be able to demonstrate bond testing skills and techniques
Competencies
Identify the materials that are testing using bonding testing including metallic
and nonmetallic ( composites)
Describe the types of composites tested by this method including
Kevlar/honeycomb, fiberglass, graphite/honeycomb, adhesive bonded skins,
doublers, stringers, ribs, frames, Kevlar, adhesive bonded skins and doublers
Identify the equipment used in this testing method
Identify the functions of each type of equipment
Demonstrate the ability to operate the testing equipment associated with bond
testing
Identify the types of transducers used in bond testing
Operate transducers used in bond testing
Outcomes: The student will be able select the appropriate bond testing method in a aviation based
industry scenario
Competencies
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Identify the MIA – Mechanical and Impedance method
Identify the Resonance method
Identify the Pitch Catch methods including pitch catch sweet, RF, Impulse,
Identify the elements of each method
Demonstrate ability to utilize each method
Compare and contrast the advantages and limitations for each method
Select the appropriate method for aviation based industry scenario
Outcomes: The student will be able to demonstrate bond testing methods on various types of
defective aviation parts/assemblies.
Competencies
Multiple bonded
layers
Identify the type of defect
Identify the appropriate bonding test methods to use
Demonstrate the test method
Interpret the results
Document the results ( written and instrumentation) per standard
Bonded joint
Identify the type of defect
Identify the appropriate bonding test methods to use
Demonstrate the test method
Interpret the results
Document the results ( written and instrumentation) per standard
Adhesive failure
Identify the type of defect
Identify the appropriate bonding test methods to use
Demonstrate the test method
Interpret the results
Document the results ( written and instrumentation) per standard
Multiple layer
disbanding
Identify the type of defect
Identify the appropriate bonding test methods to use
Demonstrate the test method
Interpret the results
Document the results ( written and instrumentation) per standard
Skin to core
disbanding
Identify the type of defect
Identify the appropriate bonding test methods to use
Demonstrate the test method
Interpret the results
Document the results ( written and instrumentation) per standard
Damaged core
Identify the type of defect
Identify the appropriate bonding test methods to use
Demonstrate the test method
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Interpret the results
Document the results ( written and instrumentation) per standard
Suggested Resources
List books, and other resources used here
Handout from the instructor
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