Expert Details
Injection Molding, Training, Material Selection, Part Design Review, In-Mold Instrumentation
ID: 724784
Georgia, USA
He also teaches others to use these technologies during Injection Molding Certification Courses that he has written for the Plastics Industry.
Expert has an exceptionally strong foundation in plastics materials and processing. This was gained originally through education and further strengthened by positions working hands on in setting up, debugging, optimizing and maintaining injection molding machinery in a manufacturing environment.
Expert has been involved with the injection molding of plastic parts for the following sectors; automotive, housewares, thin wall, cosmetic, medical, appliance, packaging, thin wall packaging and PET.
By using the Four Primary Plastic Conditions and approaching injection molding from the "Plastics Point of View" Expert is able to benchmark each injection molding application. The use of Design of Experiments (DOE) determines the interdependency of each of these factors thereby implementing solutions to optimize the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the use of these techniques enables clients to duplicate a proven process on any machine at any location worldwide.
Expert is proficient with the following machines: Engel, Husky, Krauss-Maffei, Arburg, Boy, Battenfeld, Sumitomo, Nissei, Van Dorn, DeMag, Toshiba, Mitsubishi and Toyo.
Expert is proficent and has experience molding with the following materials both filled and unfilled; Nylons (PA), PC, PET, PBT, PP, PE, TPE, TPU, PVC, ABS, PC+ABS, PP+PE, PPO+PS (Noryl)
Learning to identify root causes for plastic injection molded part defects and offer solutions via tooling, materials and processing is paramount for a successful operation.
Defects include: Flash, Sinks, Voids, Jetting, Splay, Heat Splay, Degradation, Warp, Warpage, Molecular Orientation, Cracking, Crazing, Air Streaks, Burnt Streaks, Color Streaks, Weldlines, Knitlines, Meldlines, Racetracking, Uneven Filling, Flow Hesitation, Flowlines, etc.
Expert has an exceptionally strong foundation in plastics materials and processing. This was gained originally through education and further strengthened by positions working hands on in setting up, debugging, optimizing and maintaining injection molding machinery in a manufacturing environment.
By using the Four Primary Plastic Conditions and approaching injection molding from the "Plastics Point of View" Expert is able to benchmark each injection molding application. The use of Design of Experiments (DOE) determines the interdependency of each of these factors thereby implementing solutions to optimize the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the use of these techniques enables clients to duplicate a proven process on any machine at any location worldwide.
Expert is proficient and knowledgeable with energy efficient all electric injection molding machines made by: Engel, Sumitomo, Nissei, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Roboshot and Toyo.
Part design tends to be a compromise between part features, material resin, the injection molding process and tooling considerations. Expert has taught many classes and consults with part designers to address this complex interaction between and considers the overall impact on Design, Materials, Tooling and a means to produce economical parts via the Injection Molding Process.
Expert uses a systematic approach of defining a part into its basic design elements and the effects of improper design are considered and addressed.
Expert has an exceptionally strong foundation in plastics materials and processing. This was gained originally through education and further strengthened by positions working hands on in setting up, debugging, optimizing and maintaining injection molding machinery in a manufacturing environment.
Drying plastic properly for processing is paramount in achieving consistent defect free injection molded parts. Expert has been involved with specifying machinery, process conditions and ultimately troubleshooting plastic drying defects.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1996 | Degree: Master's of Science | Subject: Polymer Engineering | Institution: University of Akron |
| Year: 1993 | Degree: Bachelor's of Science | Subject: Materials Engineering | Institution: University of Cincinnati |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2001 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: Injection Molding |
Responsibilities:His company, assists clients with Injection Molding Processing, Training, Material Selection, Part Design Review, In-Mold Instrumentation, Project Management and Turn Key Systems Integration. His main goal is to help clients become more profitable and productive by establishing robust processes, reducing cycle times and scrap rates, optimizing material selection and part design and providing tooling direction during the design and sampling stages. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2001 | Employer: HUSKY INJECTON MOLDING SYSTEMS | Title: Project Manager & Engineer | Department: Atlanta Service & Sales |
Responsibilities:Develop potential customers and applications for injection molding equipment.Consult with customers regarding the design and use of Husky IMS to ensure satisfaction and continued business. Project management of several multi-million dollar Turn Key integrated systems. Provide customer support through quoting, ordering, manufacture, delivery, and set-up of Molding Systems including: machines, tooling, robots, and part handling equipment. Provide application suggestions to customers regarding hot runner and machine technology. Review mold-tooling prints and provide suggestions regarding manufacturing, processing, and debug. Experience with Top Entry (TE) Robots, Hot Runners, Controllers, and Injection Molding Machines (S, G, and E-line). |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1992 | Employer: GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION – DELPHI PACKARD ELECTRIC SYSTEMS | Title: Materials Engineering Co-op | Department: Materials Engineering |
Responsibilities:Experimented with various polymer compositions for electrical connectors.Coordinated and set-up numerous experimental material plant trials in the metal stamping area. Organized a solder pot analysis program, identified harmful trends and recommended process changes. Developed a computerized Expert System to select electrical terminal materials. Involved in daily product support and quality improvement. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1991 to 1991 | Employer: IBM ADVANCED MATERIALS ENGINEERING LABORATORY | Title: Materials Engineering Co-op | Department: ADVANCED MATERIALS ENGINEERING LABORATORY |
Responsibilities:Experimented with the coloring and pigmentation of polyimide polymers.Experimented and developed solution heat-treating, cold drawing, age-hardening, and anodization processes for Al-clad-Cu Dual Tapered Pistons (DTP). DTP’s designed to remove heat from computer chips. Organized and presented all findings to management personnel and departmental engineers. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1990 | Employer: WCI STEEL | Title: Metallurgical Intern | Department: Cold Rolled Division |
Responsibilities:Designed and coordinated a gauge profile study to determine if the cold rolling facilities were capable of producing half-standard tolerances and reported findings to management personnel. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| SPE - Society of Plastic Engineers |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Principal Instructor for Paulson School of Molding Certification Program – ProMolder I, II & III Paulson ProMolder I, II & III Certified. RJG Master Molder I & II Certified. Engineer in Training (EIT), State of Ohio |
| Professional Appointments |
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| SPE Proxy Councilor – 2007 ANTEC Current President and past President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary of the Southern Section of SPE Board Member - West Georgia Tech - Plastics Program Past Secretary of UA Student Chapter of SPE and Treasurer of UC Student Chapter of Alpha Sigma Mu. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Summa cum Laude. The University of Akron (UA). Akron, Ohio. Master of Science, Polymer Engineering. Magna cum Laude. University of Cincinnati (UC). Cincinnati, Ohio. Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has four (4) technical publications and several publications in general Injection Molding Periodicals. Guest speaker for SPE on two (2) occasions |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| 1. Case status unknown as participated up to mediation. This arbitration arises out of the acquisition by The HC Companies, Inc. of the assets of Myers Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of injection molded plastic plant pots, pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement. The Buyer served an Indemnification Claim Notice to the Seller. The Buyer claims that numerous items of Tangible Personal Property valued in excess of $50,000 were not in good maintenance or repair. According to the Buyer, the Seller is in breach of contract and requests $10,144,445 in losses related to the deficiencies for which for which the Sellers have agreed to indemnify Buyer pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement. Expert opined on status of injection molding machinery, injection molding tooling and auxiliary equipment that made up a substantial dollar amount of the claim. The Law Offices of Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP represented Myers Industries, Inc., et al. 2. Dispute settled out of court. In preparation for a lawsuit, Orbital Plastics Consulting (Orbital) was retained by Ahhmigo, Inc. to review a 32-cavity hot runner plastic injection mold that produces a part called the “Shell”. This plastic part is used in one or more of Ahhmigo’s current product line. Orbital wrote a summary report based on the review of the 3-D mold designs, PDF files as well as viewing the tooling in a production environment. Ahhmigo alleged that the tooling was substandard and not built to industry standards and severely limited their ability to put tooling into production with a reasonable degree of manufacturing confidence. We continued to provide support in developing new tooling, suppliers, alternative materials, capability studies and part design changes. 3. Case settled out of court. Sued their insurance provider for fire damage to injection molds to make toothbrush product line. Went to Mexico City to inspect molds and provided evidence to conflict with plaintiff’s lawsuit. Basically no fire damage to molds. More examples available upon request. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| The mission is to establish Industry Certification for the Plastics Injection Molding Industry. This is done via three levels of certification – ProMolder I, II and III - each setting a machine and knowledge standard for Plastic Processors and Professionals. Certification enables employers to have a tangible benchmark for existing and future company associates. Expert has used his technical expertise from the field to establish a curricula that utilizes the most recent processing techniques – including cavity pressure and temperature. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| In-Mold Instrumentation: He offers expertise in implementing VPT (Velocity to Pressure Transfer) techniques via Cavity Pressure and Temperature transducers. He has a well-rounded knowledge and understanding of the many processing methodologies surrounding In-Mold Instrumentation. He helps his clients choose the best processing methodology for a given application while minimizing capital investment and maximizing ROI. Equipment Selection: His equipment analysis portfolio provides a thorough examination of injection molding equipment to meet the requirements of the client’s application. Clients gain a competitive edge during the equipment acquisition phase, ultimately improving build efficiency while maintaining cost control Application & Design Review – Hot Runners, Injection Molds & Parts He makes suggestions regarding the functionality, longevity, and design of hot runners, injection molds, and parts. |
Fields of Expertise
computerized data acquisition, data acquisition, defect, injection molding, molding, plastic material property, plastic injection molding, plastic molding, molded plastic part, plastic manufacturing, plastic material, polymer processing, energy-efficient plastic processing, plastic component design, plastic drying, medical polymer molding, metal replacement material, elastomer blend, thermoplastic material selection, polymer modulus of elasticity, polymer processing analytical instrumentation, melt flow, elastomer selection, data acquisition software, data acquisition system, plastics inspection, plastic color concentrate, plastics industry, plastic flow, intelligent polymer processing, polymer process-engineering equipment, plastic forming, polymer process tooling, plastics processing equipment, polymer science, double-shot molding, plastics mold, process technology, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polypropylene, polymer selection, polymer rheology, polymer process machinery, polyethylene, elastomer processing