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Advanced NDT Methods for Motorcycle Helmet Safety Our Key Discoveries

Jul 10, 2024

How Holographic Interferometry and Other Techniques Improve Helmet Integrity Detection

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Our R&D in NDT methods of motorcycle helmets has led to significant discoveries in ensuring helmet safety.

 

Four NDT techniques were explored to correlate physical damages: visual and correlation analysis, various x-ray techniques (fixed & mobile), ultrasonic NDT, and microscopy. However, Holographic Interferometry emerged as the most effective method.

 

Ultrasonics: While ultrasonic NDT shows promise in structural analysis, challenges arise with thermoplastic helmet shells due to potential material degradation from coupling substances, making it impractical for ‘hairline’ fracture detection.

 

X-ray: Industrial CT scanning revealed limitations in imaging EPS liners due to metal components causing artifacts, impacting image clarity and geometry extraction.

Microscopy Analysis: Identified potential fractures but lacked correlation with x-ray images, highlighting limitations in current imaging techniques.

 

To overcome these challenges, The Helmet Doctors advanced their R&D with specialized technologies. Shearography and holographic interferometry now provide precise detection of internal defects, using optical interferometric technology to monitor small displacements and detect defects as small as 10nm.

 

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