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Polymer Foam Process & Materials
Expert is an Adjunct Professor in the Packaging Science Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology where he teaches plastics processing and research methods. He has extensive experience with the extrusion and thermoforming of cellular plastics, especially polystyrene foam. He…
Technical Problem-Solving for Materials and Processes
Expert has extensive experience in both gas and liquid chromatography. He has studied theoretical mechanisms of separation and published application techniques in environmental and biological areas. Skilled in the use of data acquisition and data handling systems, Expert is particularly…
Plastic Molding Processes
Expert has extensive experience with plastic molding processes and with injection molding in particular. He is often called upon to help clients with issues such as injection molding machine selection, injection mold lubrication, and in-mold labeling. He has been responsible…
Rheological Measurement
Expert has expertise in applied research and product development combining the fields of rheology and colloidal chemistry. He is experienced with the formulation and rheological classification of dyes and pigments. He has investigated the rheological properties of magnetic and carbon…
Plastics Selection, Design, Compound, Processing, Testing, Failure, Pipes and Membrane
Expert is an expert in plastic piping, having in-depth knowledge of polyethylene pipe, PE gas pipe, PVC pipe, ABS pipe, crosslinked-polyethylene (PEX) pipe, polybutylene pipe, and related fittings. He is equally proficient with pipe joining processes using solvent cement and…
Design of Experiments, Reliability, Quality, Accelerated Life Testing, Probability and Statistics
Expert (rhymes with "hats off") has designed state of the art reliability and accelerated life testing software that is used throughout IBM. This software is incorporated within IBM's AGSS system, an interactive statistical graphics system that has been marketed by…
Package Development and Testing
Expert has over 25 years experience with the development, engineering, and troubleshooting associated with a variety of packages. She has developed and selected materials and components involving rigid plastics, cartons, and flexible packaging. She has designed and prepared specifications and…
Metal Alloy Welding, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Alloy Properties
Expert has extensive experience with the specification and application of nickel and stainless alloys in the high temperature areas of gas (both aero and industrial/marine) and steam turbines including compressors, combustion, and turbine components. He has worked closely with designers,…
Adhesion Bonding, Plastic Surface Treatments, Plastics Decorating, Finishing, Coating, Laser Marking
Expert has extensive experience diagnosing adhesion problems and implementing cost effective solutions for bonding/ joining like and dissimilar materials. He received a US patent for a bonding process which yields superior adhesion strength forces for commercial and military products. His…
Adhesives
Expert has developed, manufactured, marketed, and sold polymeric additives (polyamides) which are formulated into PVC plastisols/organosols to promote adhesion of the PVC coating to various substrates. Expert also has PVC formulating experience required to design products which are used as…