NDT requirement for dimpled skin...
NDT requirement for dimpled skin...
(OP)
Hi guys, I am currently replacing a C-130 side skin panel made of 2024-T3 0.050. It has to be dimpled for MS20426AD5's and NAS 517-3's. The hot dimpler we're using isn't exactly flash, the upper die heater doesn't work, resulting in dodgy dimples.
Should I get NDT to check these dimples?
Thanks.
Should I get NDT to check these dimples?
Thanks.





RE: NDT requirement for dimpled skin...
And get the dimpling machine fixed (!), assuming there are no cracks and the skin panel is otherwise salvagable. Does not sound like it is going to work out. If I were to guess, there is someone trying to 'push'. You do not want to dink around with something so fundamental, and critical, as a dimpled rivet joint.
RE: NDT requirement for dimpled skin...
Have a good one!