Ideal for honeycomb composite skin-to-core disbonds.
Works well to detect disbonds in crushed core conditions.
Sensitive to smaller defects.
Allows for easy identification of repaired (potted) areas over disbonds.
Suitable for continuous scanning.
Available in a variety of probe castings.
No couplant required.
Probes
S-MP-3
Order number: 9317796
Part number: U8010011
Specifications
Operation mode: MIA
Probe design: Right angle probe, requires BMM-H for spring loading
Tips: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) tip diameter
Detection capability: Detects defects in graphite-composite skin bonded to Nomex honeycomb; 2-ply through 7-ply skin thickness. Defects sized 25.4 mm by 50.8 mm; 2-ply through 18-ply. Defect size of 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) or larger.
Typical Applications
Can be used on irregular or curved surfaces
Suitable for detecting skin-to-core disbonds, crushed core, and other typical skin-to-core bondline defects.
Suitable for continuous or mechanical scanning by using spring loading or constant pressure on the probe tip.
S-MP-4
Order number: 9317808
Part number: U8010015
Specifications
Operation mode: MIA
Probe design: Right angle probe, requires BMM-H for spring loading
Tips: 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) tip diameter
Detection capability: Detects on metal to metal defects up to 2 mm (0.08 in.) thickness in the bondline, 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) defect size or larger; and on Fiberglass bonded to a foam core, defect size of 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) or larger, and a maximum skin thickness of 6.35 mm (0.25 in.).
Typical Applications
Can be used on irregular or curved surfaces
Suitable for detecting skin-to-core disbonds, crushed core, and other typical skin-to-core bondline defects.
Suitable for continuous or mechanical scanning by using spring loading or constant pressure on the probe tip.
S-MP-5
Order number: 9322075
Part number: U8770335
Specifications
Operation mode: MIA
Probe design: Right angle probe, adjustable spring tension
Tips: 12.7 mm (0.50 in.) tip diameter
Detection capability: Internally spring-loaded three-position tension adjustments for greater consistency and accuracy. Especially well suited for overhead inspections. Features removable Delrin wear shoe.
Typical Applications
Can be used on irregular or curved surfaces
Suitable for detecting skin-to-core disbonds, crushed core, and other typical skin-to-core bondline defects.
Suitable for continuous or mechanical scanning by using spring loading or constant pressure on the probe tip.
BMM-H Probe Housing
Order number:9316874
Part number: U8770417
Typical Applications
Designed for use with S-MP-03 and S-MP-4 probes. Ensures constant pressure is applied to the part. Also greatly enhances stability while keeping the probe perpendicular to the inspection surface. Incorporates a Teflon wear shoe and spring-loaded probe holder.
Legacy Probes
Legacy Probes
S-MP-1
Order number: 9317806
Part number: U8010013
Specifications
Operation mode: MIA
Probe design: Right angle probe, not spring-loaded
Tips: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) tip diameter
Detection capability: Detects defects in graphite-composite skin bonded to honeycomb.
Typical Applications
Can be used on irregular or curved surfaces.
Suitable for detecting skin-to-core disbonds, crushed core and other typical skin-to-core bondline defects.
Used where access is limited.
S-MP-2
Order number: 9317807
Part number: U8010014
Specifications
Operation mode: MIA
Probe design: Straight probe, not spring-loaded
Tips: 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) tip diameter
Typical Applications
Can be used on irregular or curved surfaces.
Works well on disbonds, crushed core and bond defects on the inside walls of composite structures.
Used where access is limited.
Cables
MIA Cable
SBM-CPM-P11
Part Number: 9117789
U8 Number: U8800058
Bondmaster Cable - 11 Pin to 11 Pin cable used on Pitch-Catch and MIA probes, 11 foot (3.3 meters) length.
