The Boeing Company

Donald D Ruebke

John Michael Welch

Brian R Kitt

David Michael Gayle

Darrell Clyde Jundt

Kenneth E Garrett

Brett E Russell

Jon J Fischer

Timothy L Holdeman

Kenneth C Stewart

Russell A Barrett

Sandra L Jansen

A computer-implemented method for providing on-line ultrasonically scanned images of composite parts for immediate feedback in a manufacturing environment is discussed. The scanned images are edited to indicate each deficiency that has been repaired on a previously assembled composite part. Quality assurance personnel enter data associated with each composite part and verify the data content. Repair personnel enter data associated with correcting an identified deficiency of the composite part. Historical data suitable for developing statistics and trends are stored for each type of composite part. When queries are launched, the statistical and trend data is filtered to produce reports that are displayed. That is, reports are generated that identify particular statistics and trends. The scan image and data associated with a composite part are linked together for cross-referencing and stored in a database that is accessible by client and server computers on a network. Images produced by an ultrasonic scanner(s) coupled to the network are stored for retrieval.

Method and system for providing feedback from a non-destructive inspection of a composite part

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Whitewater, KS, United States of America

Donald D Ruebke