Above all: we keep you, the client, in the know. Our repair process stars with a consultation, in which we use any number of techniques to asses the damage and determine repair methods:

• Visual Anaylsis
  
• Basic NDT (tap hammer)
• Advanced NDT (ultrasound scan)

TYPICAL DAMAGE REPORT USING ULTRASOUND NDT ANALYSIS. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

These techniques coupled with our extensive knowledge of composite structures allow us to be confident in our analysis and repair paths. A typical damage report and repair proposal looks like this example: Damaged Part Inspection Report: Rear Wing

This thorough methodology assures the best option of repair for the client, often times saving money. Each month we see more and more parts coming through that can easily retain structural integrity when repaired correctly. This saves teams the money they would otherwise spend on a new part.



At SCS we select our repair equipment with the end result in mind. A good example of this is our portable Hotbonder, which allows us to undertake detailed and intricate repairs of structural pieces in any environment in the world.

The Hotbonder provides vacuum and air temperature regulation, allowing us to do repairs with the integrity of a full-fledged workshop, anywhere!



When we're done with our repair we test it once again! Since July 2008 we've had ultrasound Non-Destructive Testing devices in-house to provide true bond-testing capabilities. Have a look at the video below to see what we mean.



Using these tools we can not only be 100% confident in our repairs, but also reliably identify areas in need of repair.

Before our adoption of an ultrasound device we had done substantial structural analysis simply using a tap-hammer with an acoustic impedance readout. While this proved effective, the ultrasound analysis is much quicker and more accurate.