In-process vision detection of flaw and FOD characteristics

Details In-process vision detection of flaw and FOD characteristics In-process vision detection of flaw and FOD characteristics

2004-11-24

2008-09-16

Koch, George (Department: 1734)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Surface bonding means and/or assembly means therefor

Automatic and/or material-triggered control

C156S361000, C356S237100, C356S237300, C356S237400, C356S238300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07424902

ABSTRACT:
An inspection system (9) includes an idler wheel (61) that is coupled to a fabrication system (8) and is in contact with a backing layer (65) of an applied material (64). A rotation sensor (63) monitors the idler wheel (61) and generates a rotational signal. A controller (24) is coupled to the rotation sensor (63) and determines a characteristic of one or more flaws and FOD (19) on a composite structure (12) in response to the rotation signal.

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