What we do
Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI/DPI)
Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (commonly referred to as Dye Penetrant Inspection) is used to find cracks open to the surface in non-ferrous components. This can include Wishbones, Uprights, Track Rods, Tie Rods, Anti-roll Bars, Clevises, Pistons, Rods and Cylinder Heads.
Our facility boasts a purpose built Penetrant Line, that utilises Magnaflux Sensitivity Level 2 Water Washable and Sensitivity Level 3 Post-Emulsifiable Penetrants.
We also have the facility to carry out spot inspections trackside if required.
Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI)
MPI is an NDT method used to detect cracks in ferrous components. This can include Wishbones, Uprights, Track Rods, Tie Rods, Anti-roll Bars, Clevises, Pistons, Rods, Drive Shafts, Gear Ratios, Crank Shafts and Cylinder Heads.
We have a Magnaflux Stationary Magnetic Particle Inspection Bench in our Lab. We also have portable Electromagnetic Yokes that allow us to carry out smaller MPI inspections trackside.
Ultrasonic Inspection (UT)
We use Ultrasonic Testing (UT) to detect defects in Composite and Metallic Materials below the surface. Particularly useful for finding Delaminations, Cracks, Disbonds, Voids, Impact Damage and Porosity in Composite Structures, such as Carbon Tubs and Carbon Wings.
We use Sonatest Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors and have a vast inventory of Probes and Reference Standards.
Eddy Current Inspection (ET)
Eddy Current is a Highly Portable and Sensitive Method, it is ideal for carrying out spot inspections trackside or back at the Lab. With a huge range of Probes available, we can inspect Fastener Hole Internal Bores, Flat and Curved Surfaces, as well and welds for cracking.
We use GE Eddy Current Flaw Detectors, and have a vast inventory of Probes and Reference Standards.
Reporting and Certification
Our Reports are informative and in depth, giving you all the information you need about your components. We have a state of the art Digital Endoscope crack dimension measurement and evaluation System, that allows us to photograph and accurately measure defects.
Our Certificates of Inspection come with all information regarding Serial Numbers of Equipment used, Calibration Certificate References, Specification inspection carried out to, and Test Results.
Our Expertise
With a lack of a certification programme for NDT Technicians in Motorsport, we ensure our NDT Technicians are qualified to EN4179 Level 2 (aerospace) Standards, to gain this qualification, they have had to complete comprehensive courses and exams for each NDT method they are approved for. As well as having to carry out 2500 logged hours (based on holding 4 NDT Methods) on the job training, under the supervision of a qualified Level 2 Technician.
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