Infrared Thermography (IRT) Applications for Non-Destructive Inspection of Composite Parts Obtained by Continuous Fiber Additive Manufacturing: Influence of Heating Parameters on Defect Detection

Abstract

Article presented at the first International Conference on Industrial, Manufacturing, and Process Engineering (ICIMP-2024), Regina, Canada, 27–29 June 2024. Abstract: "This paper investigates active thermography models for non-destructive testing of composites, with a focus on continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer (CCFRTP) components, in order to detect flaws such as porosity and delamination. The application of finite elements in this study with a numerical model of thermography focuses on collecting data, with critical points verified and validated by an experimental model. The study aims to understand the influence of different, independent parameters on the active thermography test, making it possible to develop optimized models. The numerical solution is close to the experimental results, indicating the potential to refine future experimental configurations."