MEETING NOTICE
October 4, 2007
Date:October 4, 2007
Time:6:00 PM
Place:Holiday Inn Select
4700 Street Road
Trevose, PA
Price:$23.00
Speaker:Brett Davis, Olympus NDT
Subject:The Olympus NDT BondMaster: Functionality and Applications
Composite materials have become exceedingly important in today's design and manufacturing of aircraft, marine craft, sporting goods, and automotive industries. Composite materials are defined as two or more homogeneous materials woven or bonded together to form one uniformed material while maintaining separate physical and/or chemical properties. These composite materials such as, carbon reinforced plastics and Nomex honeycomb, lend themselves quite beneficial in structures due to the strength and light weight properties. Over the years, composite structures have improved with technology and are increasing in use. However, quality and reliability of bonded composites has always been a concern. Typically, ultrasonic and acoustic energy is used in order to inspect the integrity of the bond within composites. Nevertheless, not one method of inspection has been successful in testing the vast variety of composite applications. Therefore, the use of ultrasonic energy, acoustic energy, and mechanical impedance analysis, were combined into one instrument forming what is now the OlympusNDT BondMaster. This multi-mode instrument is primarily used for but, not limited to, the detection of delaminations or disbonding, thickness variations, corrosion detection and honeycomb deformation.
Brett M. Davis began his studies of non-destructive testing in 2005 at The Ocean Corporation in Houston, TX. While attending, he became interested in the methods of eddy current and ultrasonic inspection looking toward the future advancements of each. In March of 2006, Brett was presented with the Charles N. Sherlock Scholarship Award by the Greater Houston ASNT section for his ambition and goals within the non-destructive industry. Upon the completion of his education he started within Olympus NDT as a Technical Support Specialist for eddy current array and bond inspection and continues to be a key support for the company. Since then he has obtained certifications and training in eddy current, eddy current array, bond testing, phased array and ultrasonic inspection from Hellier, NDE Associates, Davis NDT and Olympus NDT. He also holds the position of Director-at-large, Constitution and Bylaws and Scholarship Awards chair in the Greater Houston ASNT section. Brett, his wife, Candice and their two children, Greg and Kaydianna currently reside in Houston, TX and spend a tremendous amount of time volunteering within the children's ministry at their church.
TRAINING
Level-I-II Magnetic Particle Training provided by local ASNT Section.
When; October 20 , 27, 2007 November 3, 2007.
Where; Kingsbury Inc. (Northeast Airport) Academy Road exit off I 95.
Training will meet the requirements of SNT-TC-1A ,for classroom training. Level-I, and Level-II General Examinations will be administered. Classroom as well as hands on practical also included.
Students achieving passing grades will receive Certificates of completion at end of training.
Wet and dry powder method, Horizontal bench unit, and yoke technique will be covered.
Limited enrolment, call instructor for details, ASNT member cost $270.00, non member $330.00 (includes 1 year membership) Training material, and lunch included in cost.
Contact: Vince Roding (610)-461-6238
MEI COURSE
The MEI course this year will be Practical Heat Treating. It will run on 15 Tuesday evenings beginning on 20 November 2007 at SPS Technologies. For more information see the flyer attached to the section's e-newsletter or call Bob at 215 572 3485 or Fred at 215 659 8424.
VENDOR'S NIGHT / PAST CHAIRMAN'S NIGHT
We are having our Vendor's night / Past Chairman's night on November 1, 2007 at the Holiday Inn Select , located at 4700 Street Road, Trevose, PA. One table is $75.00 which includes dinner for one person. Each additional table is $60.00 each, which includes dinner for one person per table. For each additional person, dinner will be $20.00.
Contact: Anthony Gatti, Sr.215-824-4000
Cell:267-251-4245
email:agattisr@yahoo.com
TABLES WILL GO FAST, SO PLEASE REPLY BY OCTOBER 26, 2007
HELP WANTED
Superior Tube Company established in 1934, is a growing company in the small diameter tubing industry. They are currently seeking a full time or contract basis NDT Level III Engineer for their facility located in Collegeville, PA. Certifications are required in the following methods: UT, ET, PT, VT. Superior Tube offers good benefits, and salary will be commensurate with knowledge, skills, abilities and experience. Please forward your resume to careers@superiortube.com or fax 610489-5344. EOE M/F/D/V No agencies.