Training Descriptions

PAUT Basics

Updated Training Title:
PAUT Basics with tutorial on instrument setups using live demonstrations

Name of Trainer(s):
Jay Norman, Applications Engineer &
Stephan Coutour, Leader – Global Products Applications

Company of Trainer:
Evident Scientific

Brief Training Description:                                                     
Course covers general theory of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing using live demonstrations to transition from theory to practice. We will compare UT vs PAUT and cover basic linear array and sectorial scan setups, emphasizing views and other PAUT functions. Time will be allotted after each section of training for Q&A.

Advanced PAUT: Aerospace Inspection Applications

Updated Training Title:
Advanced PAUT method overviews and Demonstration of Aerospace Inspection Applications

Name of Trainer:
Jay Norman, Applications Engineer &
Stephan Coutour, Leader – Global Products Applications

Company of Trainer:
Evident Scientific

Brief Training Description:
Advanced PAUT Couse includes overviews on FMC, TFM and PCI PAUT methods along with demonstrations  of aerospace application examples using live demonstrations. We will review post-processing software and open .nde file format. Time will be allotted after each section of training for Q&A.

Advanced PAUT: Weld Inspection Applications

Updated Training Title:
Advanced PAUT: Weld Inspection Applications

Name of Trainer:
Will Haworth

Company of Trainer:
Sonatest

Brief Training Description:
This session will build on Jeff Register’s introduction to phased array UT and the basic theory covered earlier in the day. The afternoon session will focus on applying those concepts to weld inspection, including practical setup considerations, scan planning, calibration, data collection, and interpretation of common weld indications.

NDT Refresher Training (UT/PT)

Updated Training Title:
NDT Refresher Training (UT/PT)

Name of Trainer:
Sean R. Gnehm

Company of Trainer:
US Army NDT Center of Excellence

Brief Training Description:
Basic Theory and Principles for Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Penetrant Testing (PT)

 

Introduction to Ultrasonics, Ultrasonic Resonance, and Eddy Current Inspection

Updated Training Title:
Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Ultrasonic Resonance (UTR), and Eddy Current (EC)

Name of Trainer:
Larry Culbertson

Company of Trainer:
NDT Solutions

Brief Training Description:
This session establishes the technical foundation for understanding three widely used nondestructive inspection methods employed in aircraft production, depot maintenance, and fleet sustainment.

Topics include:

Understanding A-Scan, B-Scan, and C-Scan data
Ultrasonic Resonance principles for bond integrity evaluation
High- and low-frequency Eddy Current applications
Single-element and array inspection concepts
Converting inspection signals into meaningful C-scan images
Improving inspection repeatability and confidence through digital data acquisition

 

Situational Applications and Software Presentation

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Situational Applications and Software Presentation

Name of Trainer:
Bryan Culbertson

Company of Trainer:
NDT Solutions

Brief Training Description:
Building upon the technical principles introduced in Part 1, this session demonstrates how inspection data is transformed into meaningful engineering information that supports aircraft maintenance and structural assessments. Participants will see how Ultrasonics, Ultrasonic Resonance, and Eddy Current complement one another across metallic and composite structures and how selecting the appropriate inspection method improves detection capability and maintenance effectiveness.

Topics include:

Selecting the appropriate inspection method for the application
Metallic and composite inspection examples
Waveform analysis and multiple gating techniques
Advanced C-scan interpretation
Algorithm Builder fundamentals
Post-processing and data visualization
Converting inspection data into informed maintenance and engineering decisions

 

NDT Refresher Training (ET/MT)

Updated Training Title:
NDT Refresher Training (ET/MT)

Name of Trainer:
Sean R. Gnehm

Company of Trainer:
US Army NDT Center of Excellence

Brief Training Description:
Basic Theory and Principles for Eddy Current Testing (ET) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

 

Introduction to Eddy Current Testing

Updated Training Title:
Introduction to Eddy Current Testing (ECT)

Name of Trainer:
Jerry Park

Company of Trainer:
Zetec

Brief Training Description:
This is a basic introduction to Eddy Current Testing covering basic eddy current theory, probe design, ECA, and EC inspection techniques.

 

Eddy Current Array Inspection: Advanced

Updated Training Title:
Eddy Current Array Inspection: Advanced

Name of Trainer:
Yassine Warid

Company of Trainer:
Eddyfi Technologies

Brief Training Description:
The training I will be delivering will focus on Eddy Current inspection principles and applications. I will use the MIZ-21C to explain the instrument parameters and familiarize the attendees with its operation, with the goal of helping them understand how to setup an Eddy Current instrument on their own.

DR Training: Process Control Theory

Updated Training Title:
An Overview of Digital Radiography Performance Testing and Process Control Theory

Name of Trainer:
George Hodges

Company of Trainer:
Retired Army Civilian Test Engineer

Brief Training Description:
This class will provide an overview and insights into Process Control theory and requirements for Digital Radiography Digital Detector Arrays and Computed Radiography systems as prescribed by current ASTM standards. The goal is to prepare the attendee with basic knowledge of the tools, test requirements and best practices for implementing a successful program that will provide a quantitative baseline and subsequent process checks of DR systems.  

 

DR Training: Process Control Applications

Updated Training Title:
Digital Radiography Training: Process Control Applications

Name of Trainer:
Elijah Ireland

Company of Trainer:
Picatinny

Brief Training Description:
Process control applications of digital radiography will be discussed

 

Introduction to Digital Radiography (neutron) and Data Pre-processing

Updated Training Title:
Introduction to digital radiography (neutron) and data pre-processing

Name of Trainer(s):
Hassina Bilheux &
Jean Bilheux

Company of Trainer:
Oak Ridge National Laboratories

Brief Training Description:

Intro to digital (neutron) radiography and computed tomography.
Introduction to advanced neutron imaging techniques.
Applications of digital (neutron) radiography.
Basic digital data pre-processing (part 1): covers workflows, data filtering, denoising, etc.

 

 

Advanced Digital Processing

Updated Training Title:
Advanced Digital Processing

Name of Trainer(s):
Jean Bilheux &
Hassina Bilheux

Company of Trainer:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Brief Training Description:

Basic digital data pre-processing (part 2): some demos
Advanced digital processing: 3D reconstruction, hyperspectral, grating interferometry, etc.
The use of Artificial Intelligence in digital processing.
How to become a collaborator/user and access our tools: some demos here too

 

 

NDT Program Management

Training Title: 
NDT Program Management

Name of Trainer: 
Karen Bruer

Company of Trainer:

Brief Training Description:
Establishing and maintaining a testing program (NDT/NDI/NDE) has unique challenges not found in most industries.  The various levels of expertise, time dictated qualifications, methodologies and approval levels necessary to operate successfully require distinctive skill sets, in addition to, the managerial expectation in a non-inspection department or organization.  This class identifies these attributes and how to achieve compliance while fostering improvement, regardless of the industry and associated source documents and standards. 

Auditing NDT Programs

Training Title: 
Auditing NDT Programs

Name of Trainer: 
Scott McClain

Company of Trainer:
Picatinny

Brief Training Description:
Covers the process of auditing NDT programs and the requirements therein.