Manual- and Automated Tap Testing Techniques on Composite Structure

Precision in Every Tap: Elevating Skills in Composite Structure Inspection

Ensuring the integrity of aircraft composite structures demands specialized skills and knowledge. Among the most effective methods is the tap test. Mastery of this technique requires thorough training to comprehend its applications and limitations. Participants will assess their proficiency through written procedures, applicable reference standards, and flawed parts or samples.

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will meet the requirements to conduct tap tests on composite structures. They will adeptly detect and examine discontinuities such as voids, inclusions, bond separations, delamination, etc. This expertise extends to bonded structures comprising laminates (composite to composite, composite to metal, and metal to metal) and sandwich structures (composite to honeycomb core, metal to honeycomb core).

"Precision in Every Tap" encapsulates the commitment to excellence in honing skills for precise inspection, elevating participants' capabilities in ensuring the structural soundness of aircraft composite components