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Titanium and Titanium Alloy Applications, High-Strength Weldable Titanium Alloys, Hot Rolls, etc.
He took part in the development of high strength weldable titanium alloys for sea water application, Ti-Ni shape memory alloys for tube connections and vessel sealings, technology of hot processing and surface improvement of titanium alloys, application of titanium for…
Metallurgical and Failure Investigations Caused by Corrosion, Degradation, Biological Activity, Fatigue, and Overload in Metallic/Non-Metallic Materials
After gaining a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics, Expert spent three years tertiary teaching, eight years of university research on materials and materials degradation, and, since 1985, consulting for industry on failure analysis, corrosion mitigation, and materials selection. Since 2001,…
Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical Design
Expert is a Registered Engineer in Indiana. He graduated from Valparaiso University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a second major in Chemistry, and then from The University of Notre Dame with a Master of Materials Science…
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Problem Solving
While Expert is a degreed materials engineer and licensed metallurgical engineer, he approaches all assignments as problem-solving projects. Whether it be plaintiff-subrogation or defense litigation, manufacturing and quality optimization, accident investigation, or assistance with team accreditation, he applies his background…
Corrosion, Materials Selection, Fabrication
Expert has worked in the area of sulfuric acid plant corrosion and materials selection for the past 18 years and has been involved in the materials selection of some of the worlds largest sulfuric acid plants. Expert has performed failure…
Metallurgical & Welding Engineering
Background in metallurgical, welding, and quality engineering in steel manufacturing, fabrication, construction, heat treat, aerospace flight hardware, upstream / downstream oil and gas production & transmission (sour and sweet), and refining. Familiar with all welding and brazing processes, “hands-on” experience…
Functional Capacity Evaluation, Cost of Care, and Life Care Plans
Background in metallurgical, welding, and quality engineering in steel manufacturing, fabrication, construction, heat treat, aerospace flight hardware, upstream / downstream oil and gas production & transmission (sour and sweet), and refining. Familiar with all welding and brazing processes, “hands-on” experience…
Diving Accident Investigation
Bob notes that corrosion is a major problem that affects many industries. Bob has spent over forty years studying and solving corrosion problems in the construction, aerospace, defense, petroleum, utility and related industries. He was also the technical editor of…
Microscopic Yag Laser Welding
Expert specializes in aerospace and superalloys. He can identify and correct welding defects sometimes inherent in YAG laser welding, such as cracking from plasma shear, microfracturing, and porosity sometimes encountered in the welding process. He is an expert microscopic welder…
Advanced Materials, Surface Engineering, Powder Metallurgy and Composite Materials
As an expert in Material Science, he specializes in advanced powder metallurgy and wrought materials, including cemented carbides and ceramic-based composites, refractory metals, chromium-based and copper-based materials, titanium and nickel alloys; as well as materials for soft and hard magnetic…