Dantec FlawScout Laser Shearography Sensor

Dantec FlawScout is a compact laser shearography sensor designed for post-production quality control, academic research and NDT training. It is used with thermal or vacuum (partial) excitation depending on the application. The latest phase-shifting technology gives clear, reliable phase maps with sub-micrometre displacement resolution.

What it does for your operation

• A low-cost entry into shearography: an economical way to add the method to your quality control, develop procedures on your own parts and train your team.
• Training and certification: ideal for NDT training centres and university labs, with hands-on practice for EN 4179 / NAS 410 personnel training.
• Portable: the 3.4 kg sensor, laptop and accessories come in one aluminium hard-case trolley and move easily between labs and sites.
• Professional software: uses the same Istra4D software as the larger systems, so experience carries straight over to FlawExplorer or FlawHunter.

Technical specifications

• Camera: 2 MPx CMOS, max. 47 Hz
• Fixed focal length lens
• 2 laser diodes (Class 3R)
• Automatic shearing and phase-shifting piezos
• Weight: 3.4 kg (7.4 lbs); integrated imaging and control electronics
• Delivered with a laptop PC in an aluminium hard-case trolley
• Excitation: thermal (medium-wave heater) or vacuum (partial)
• Software: Istra4D

Typical applications

• Disbonds, cracked and crushed cores in aramid and aluminium honeycomb parts
• Impact-related disbonds in CFRP sandwich parts
• Quality control of samples and small parts in composite production
• University R&D projects and NDT personnel training

For a wider field of view and automation see FlawExplorer; for field inspection with integrated vacuum see FlawHunter. For a FlawScout quotation or demonstration: contact.