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Thermal Processing of Advanced Materials.
He has extensive experience with the removal of binder systems from ceramic systems during post-processing, including safety, code compliance and practical aspects. Binders worked with range from "classic" organic binders to "catalytic" binders (e.g. BASF Catamold). He designed, sold, engineered…
Grinding and Abrasive Processes
He is an expert in grinding. This includes but it not limited to grinding burn, thermal damage, methods to detect thermal damage, residual stresses and their effect on part performance, cycle optimization, part tolerances, coolant application, dressing-diamond application, high-speed-steel grinding,…
Automotive Collision Repair and Valuation Issues
Expert's experience in collision repair includes decades of hands-on repair experience, management, insurance service, journalism and training and consulting. Understanding structural repairs and cosmetic repairs at an expert level allows him to critically evaluate any repaired vehicle and explain objectively…
High Voltage Motor, Low Voltage Motor, Random-wound, Form-wound, AC Motor, DC Motor
Expert has been in the motor repair industry for over 40 plus years. He has seen what improper lubrication can cause to the life of a motor. Proper lubrication can have an effect on warranty as well as shorten the…
Metallurgy, Tribology, Corrosion, Failure Analysis (Fatigue, Fracture, Wear, etc.), Legal Support
Expert has has worked extensively in the field of corrosion. He has taught a senior level college courses on the subject, performed fundamental research with published findings and he has testified in court as to the effect corrosion has on…
Electronic Enclosure Product Development Including Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Design
Expert has applied his mechanical engineering background to provide innovative mechanically sound solutions to difficult engineering problems. He understands the need to design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) and implements cost effective designs into each project. He…
Pump Design and Applications
Expert in the design, applications, system analysis, and trouble shooting of centrifugal, axial and mixed flow pumps and drive systems including electric motors, gear drives, engines, clutches, drive shafts, and bearings. The applications include station design, application analysis, NPSH determinations,…
Grinding Processes and Technology, Power Tool Accessories Testing and Manufacture
52100 steel is the primary material used for standard bearings and automotive products that act as raceway materials. It is also common to use the material for bearing balls. The expert has extensive experience grinding the hardened form of this…
Sensing & Measurements, Quantum Mechanics, Solid State, & Thermal & Optical Technology
Expert received his Ph.D. in condensed-matter physics. He used quantum mechanics and Surface Green Function techniques to calculate electronic states and electronic bands at metallic superlattices, discovering, for example, the existence--under determined conditions-of the so-called Fermi beaches with high density…
Metallurgical Engineering
Expert has 30 years of experience in providing effective, unbiased forensic and materials engineering and failure analysis. His knowledge enables him to evaluate the data obtained by the latest materials diagnostic evaluation methods. Expert has a comprehensive understanding of failure…