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A-SCAN LABORATORIES, INC. offers a wide range of services covering all major Non-Destructive disciplines We offer: NDT Procedure Development & Review World Wide Service A-SCAN, located in Southern
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A-SCAN Laboratories
provides unmatched quality and flexibility for non-destructive testing
training.
Wide range of standard classes
Training at your facility or ours
Flexible class size
Flexible scheduling
Special arrangements available for weekend and evening classes
Specialized classes can be developed to meet your training needs
Custom classes available on request.
Introduction to NDT - Covers the fundamentals of nondestructive testing methods including Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Radiography, Ultrasonics and advanced test methods.
Eddy Current I - Introduction to electromagnetic theory, instrumentation, probes, reference standards, defect detection, impedance plane, conductivity and surface flaw inspection.
Eddy Current II - Advanced eddy current concepts, frequency selection, second layer cracks, corrosion detection, eddy current C-scan, test setup, evaluation and quality control
Eddy Current Level III – Preparation for Eddy Current Level III method examination.
Eddy Current Inspection of Aircraft - Presents eddy current techniques required for inspection of aircraft including cracks, fastener hole inspection, subsurface cracks, corrosion and defect evaluation.
Eddy Current Conductivity Inspection - Introduction to eddy current conductivity inspection of aluminum alloys. The class will cover basic theory, practical application and demonstrations.
Hardness Inspection - Introduction to hardness testing theory, equipment, specifications, and the Rockwell, Rockwell superficial and Brinell hardness tests.
Magnetic Particle Inspection I – Introduction to magnetic particle testing covering basic principles, test equipment, inspection applications and discontinuity evaluation
Magnetic Particle Inspection II – Advanced magnetic particle theory, test equipment, magnetization methods, inspection applications, discontinuity evaluation and quality control.
Magnetic Particle Level III – Preparation for magnetic particle Level III method examination.
Liquid Penetrant Inspection I – Introduction to penetrant inspection theory, equipment, methods, inspection applications and evaluation of results.
Liquid Penetrant Inspection II – Advanced penetrant inspection theory, equipment, inspection applications and evaluation of results and quality control.
Liquid Penetrant Level III – Preparation for liquid penetrant Level III method examination.
Radiography Level I - Introduction to Radiography, basic principles, X-rays, gamma rays, equipment, film, processing, radiation safety, defect detection, evaluation.
Radiography Level II – Gamma radiography, film radiography, real-time radiography, film interpretation, material processing, quality control, codes, standards, specifications.
Radiography Level III – Preparation for radiography Level III method examination.
Ultrasonic Level I - Introduction to Ultrasonics, basic principles, instrumentation, probes, reference standards, test methods, defect detection, evaluation, thickness measurement.
Ultrasonic Level II - Covers contact testing, A-scan, B-scan, C-scan, F-scan, Immersion testing, Squirter / Bubbler systems, computer based ultrasonics, and test interpretation.
Ultrasonic Level III – Preparation for Ultrasonic Level III method examination.
Ultrasonic Inspection of Composites - Covers aircraft composite structures (honeycomb, laminate, adhesive bonded, co-cured), instruments, transducers, defect detection and evaluation and reference standards.
Level III Basic – Preparation for Level III Basic examination.
A-SCAN Laboratories offers a full range of qualification services for your business.
- SNT-TC-IA, CP-189, MIL-STD/NAS-410 compliance
- Certification written practice development
- Certification procedure review
- Level I, II and III examination administration including:
- General examinations
- Specific examinations
- Practical examinations
- Flexible examination schedule
- Special exam arrangements weekend and evenings available
A-SCAN Laboratories can provide expert Level III assistance with your companies NDT procedures.
- Create new NDT procedures for your business
- Review and approve your current inspection procedures
- Review and approve your subcontractors and suppliers procedures
- Provide expert consulting in standardizing your procedures
- Auditing your own inspections
A-SCAN Laboratories offers the highest level of experience and service for your NDT inspection needs. A-SCAN is the solution when you need:
- Specializing in Eddy Current and Inspection of Composites
- Radiography
- Ultrasonics
- Liquid Penetrant
- Magnetic Particle
- Eddy Current
- Extra NDT support to meet a critical deadline
- First article inspection
- Evaluation of new Inspection Technologies
- Advanced Signal Analysis
- Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Ultrasonics and Eddy Current
ASNT Level III Certification #46670
Experience
20 years of Nondestructive Testing experience with areas of specialization in eddy current, ultrsonic inspection of composites and advanced materials. Work experience includes all aspects of NDT, including inspection, research and development, procedure development, training and certification. Some specifics include:
- Ran the Douglas Aircraft Materials and Process Nondestructive Evaluation Laboratory.
Provided direct
NDT support to aircraft production lines. - Provided vendor support with process validations, review and approval of inspection techniques and verification specification conformity.
- Developed computerized inspection technologies for advanced materials and structures.
- Resolved material conformity issues on production aircraft.
- Developing an advanced composite inspection systems.
- Develop training courses and monitored OJT for level I and level II technicians.
Certifications
ASNT Level III – #46670 Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Radiography
Education
Masters of Business Administration; Pepperdine University,
1996
Bachelors of Science; University of Pittsburgh, 1978
Memberships
American Society of Non Destructive Testing
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS:
"Volumetric Corrosion Measurement and Evaluation", M.R. Collingwood, Steven G. Keener, Localized Damage ‘98, Bologna, Italy, June 8-10, 1998
"Eddy Current Characterization of Corrosion", M.R. Collingwood, M. Klatt, ASNT Spring Conference, Anaheim Ca. March 26, 1998
"Introduction to Ultrasonic Inspection of Composites" MDC Class, August 1997
"Eddy Current Evaluation of Corrosion", M.R. Collingwood, 1st DOD/NASA/FAA Conference on Aging Aircraft, Ogden, UT. September 1997
"Volumetric Evaluation of Corrosion", M.R. Collingwood, SAE Manufacturing Technology Conference, Seattle, WA. June 5, 1997.
"Aerospace Applications of D-Sight", M.R. Collingwood, Advanced NDE Workshop, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA. August 25, 1993.
"Composite C-SCAN Technology", M.R. Collingwood, MDC Report # 93K0328
"Eddy Current Standards - Cracks Versus Notches," D.J. Hagemaier, M.R. Collingwood, K.H. Nguyen, Material Evaluation, Vol. 50, No. 10, Oct. 1992, p. 1225.
"Eddy Current Standards - Cracks Versus Notches," D.J. Hagemaier, M.R. Collingwood, K.H. Nguyen, Nondestructive Testing Forum, Long Beach, Ca., September 11, 1991.
"Artificial Intelligence for Nondestructive Testing," M.R. Collingwood, R. A. Hsieh, Y. Khare, MDC Report # 92K0292.
"Pattern Recognition for Nondestructive Evaluation," M.R. Collingwood, W.E. Bond, M.M. Amirfathi, R.A. Hsieh, D.C. St. Clair, MDC Report #K0391 October 15, 1990.
"NDE of Composite Using Ultrasonic Back Scattering," Y. Bar-Cohen, M. R. Collingwood, and A. K. Mal, Sixth, NASA Workshop, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, May 23-26, 1989.
"Nondestructive Characterization of Defects using Computerized Ultrasonic Systems", Y. Bar-Cohen, and M. R. Collingwood, ASNT Spring Conference, Phoenix, AZ., April 6-9 1987, also MDC paper No. 7787 (1987).
A-SCAN Laboratories, Inc.
24426 S. Main Street, Suite 702
Carson, CA 90745
Fax: (310) 872-5477
Phone: (310) 834-9151
E-mail: a-scanlabs@a-scanlabs.com