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NDT Systems from AREVA for the Aerospace Industry Proprietary and Confidential

NDT Systems from AREVA

CFRP material has proven to be indispensable in the design and manufacturing of modern aircraft. From hand sized parts to entire wing

and fuselage sections, many of today’s aircraft are constructed with over 50% CFRP. Critical CFRP components require 100% NDT analysis to ensure structural integrity. To keep pace with increasing volumes and

the vast range of complexities, sizes and shapes, automated NDT systems must be faster, more versatile and adaptable, while remaining reliable

and accurate. AREVA NDE-Solutions is the vendor that will partner with you to provide

the most advanced NDT systems today while continuing to invest in R&D for tomorrow. AREVA NDE-Solutions has been successful in partnering

with many aerospace companies, including Airbus, Bombardier, RUAG, Premium AEROTECH, Eurocopter, etc. by providing unique solutions and integrating the latest advancements in CFRP NDT automation.

AREVA employs over 50,000 people in three major regions

• United States

• Germany • France

5,000 employees are located in one of three North American offices

• Lynchburg, VA • Charlotte, NC

• Benicia, CA

AREVA’s global NDE-Solutions group has 700 employees located within the three major regions

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Proprietary and Confidential NDT Systems from AREVA for the Aerospace Industry

Robotic Systems and UT Techniques

Single Robot Systems

AREVA’s single robotic

systems are precise, fast, and

versatile with the ability to

inspect complex geometries in

pulse echo and through

transmission UT with a “fork”

type end effector.

Dual Robot Systems

Dual Robot Systems incorporating

through transmission UT are the

most flexible and versatile for the

inspection of complex honeycomb

structures. These systems are

based on two high precision,

high-speed, 6-axis robots.

Incorporating optional axes or

fixture bases can provide increased

flexibility.

UT Techniques

� Through Transmission (TTU)

� Pulse Echo Squirter

� Pulse Echo Contact

� Skin Inspection

� Edge Inspection with Water Shear

� Stringer Inspection

� Phased Array

� Specialty Contact Probes

� Customized Contoured Contact Probes

� Optional ET

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NDT Systems from AREVA for the Aerospace Industry Proprietary and Confidential

Linear Systems

Gantry Systems for Squirter and Contact Technique

One of the most flexible and versatile solutions for

the inspection of large composite panels is the

X, Y, and Z axis Gantry System. The modular

nature of a Gantry System allows for a wide range

of options including: additional angular axes,

removable or interchangeable turntables and

fixtures, immersion basins, and custom solutions to

accommodate various parts and geometries.

Double Tower Wing Cover Inspection System (12 Axes)

The Double Tower system was first

designed to inspect dual sided CFRP

wing covers and stringers. Both

sides of the wing’s skin and stringer

are inspected simultaneously with

two independent manipulators.

Multiple array probes allow perfect

adaptation to the geometric changes

of the contour and edge differentials,

cutouts, etc. The stringer

manipulator inspects the stringer

web and both radii in a single pass.

Combine AREVA NDE-Solution’s years of experience in part handling and fixture design with

our continually advancing UT technology, probes, hardware and software, and the result is

excellent performance, flexibility and outstanding inspection quality.

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Proprietary and Confidential NDT Systems from AREVA for the Aerospace Industry

Experience, Innovation and a Commitment to Success

AREVA is a large global company with over 30 years of experience and

knowledge in many regulated NDT markets including aerospace, composites, high-speed rail and power generation. The strategy of being one of the first to develop and implement advanced UT techniques

started within our nuclear inspection services and has been adapted to many other industries.

AREVA did not get its reputation as a “NDT World Leader” by merely reacting to customer requests. AREVA partners with its customers by

looking years in the future and developing R&D plans to ensure industry advancements are not stifled or complicated by lagging inspection

technology and techniques. AREVA advanced NDT gantry and robotic systems are in production at

many aerospace plants worldwide and have a proven record for quality, reliability and performance.

Why AREVA NDE-Solutions?

AREVA NDE-Solutions… Delivering Confidence Through

Innovation and Strong Relationships

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Paul Parks

Business Development Manager AREVA Inc.

NDE-Solutions Group 155 Mill Ridge Road

Lynchburg, VA 24502 Phone: 434-832-4810

Mobile: 434-942-3757

Jim VanRemortel

Product Line Manager AREVA Inc.

NDE-Solutions Group 155 Mill Ridge Road

Lynchburg, VA 24502 Phone: 434-832-3731

Mobile: 434-941-0638