Advanced NDT Techniques for Composite Materials

Presented by Jerry Voelker & Andy Kruse

Thursday, February 19th, 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Dinner to follow
American Legion Post 580
290 Lake Drive East. Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317

Abstract

This event will feature a basic primer on composites, typical discontinuities, and the various nondestructive testing methods used, past and present. Composite inspection techniques have evolved through time as material and design requirements have advanced. Join Andy and Jerry for an evening of composite NDT inspection, past and present.

Presenters

Jerry Voelker – Nondestructive Testing Technology Instructor, 14 yrs

Ridgewater College, Hutchinson, MN
1987 Graduate of Ridgewater NDT program
Advanced Ultrasonics, Phased Array Ultrasonics, Manufacturing Processes, Metallurgy
ASNT Level III – UT, MT, PT, VT, and ET

Andrew Kruse – Ultrasonic Level III

Boeing Aerospace and Defense, St. Louis, MO, 17 yrs
Commercial and Defense Aircraft
Immersion Pulse Echo, Through Transmission, Reflector Plate, A-scan Resonance, C-scan Resonance
2008 Graduate of the Ridgewater NDT program

Meeting Information

Meeting date: Thursday 2/19/25 Meeting time: 5:00-7:30.

Schedule

5:00-5:30 pm Section meeting(s)/social hour
5:30-6:30 pm American Legion buffet/dinner
6:30-7:30 pm Advanced Materials/Composite Inspection Presentation

Cost

Presentation is free. American Legion 2 meat buffet/dinner is $20/person, $5/student.
Attendees can also order off the American Legion menu if preferred.

Registration closes 5pm Wednesday, February 18, 2026.