Automated Taphammer, Woodpecker WP-632AM

The Woodpecker WP-632AM combines both the former WP-632 Handpiece and WP-632M Monitor into one unit making it a more powerful tool than previous models.

 

Great Features:

• LCD display built into the Handpiece.
• Clearly shows the set and measured contact times (in mili seconds), making it easier to setup on the test standard. 
• The unit data-log's points giving a record / history that can be saved creating traceability of a scan.
• The display means that it can be function tested in house to the manufacturers specification without the need of other expensive equipment (a Function Test Kit is required).
• The XY plotter is available as an option for the Woodpecker WP-632AM Handpiece.  It allows the user to measure contact time (in milli seconds) of the structure under test and displays the position of the unit on a PC (as colour tile map or numerically) if used in real time.  This record can be saved and printed creating traceability of a scan.
• Formerly approved by Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and others and the former WP-632 Handpiece has been phased out.

 

Applications:

• Detection of disbond/damage/moisture in honeycomb sandwich materials.
• Detection of disbond in composite materials, tiles, clad steel, coatings, etc.
• Detection of disbond of joints in composite structures, eg.- helicopter blades.
• Location of beams/ribs/spar in bonded structure.
• Detection of boundaries between different materials.
• Detection of dryness/aging/hardening of bonding agents, etc.
• Comparison & evaluation of surface hardness (elasticity) of various plates.
• Detection of the unfilled area within foamed sandwich panels.

 

Note:

In July 2007 the equipment received NATO codification, Nato Stock Number (NSN) : 6635-99-282-4319