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EXPERTISE AND SERVICES
Product and Development Manager, Metallurgical and Marketing Engineer, Metallurgist, Engineering Failure Analysis, Consultant, Specialist, Six Sigma Black Belt Engineer, Investigation, Product Liability, Expert Witness Testimony, Engineering Consulting ServicesExpertise in foundry molten metal production by cupola and induction melting, melting productivity, OEE development, process capability development, refinement and treatment, product application and development, solving process issues in demanding production environments, six sigma methodology black belt, lean manufacturing, and foundry alloys development.
Additional experience and specialization includes method time management, process streamlining, steel deoxidation, refining metallurgy, business process mapping and analysis, continuous process improvement, melting process technology, process development and control, quality, and technical training. Extensive knowledge regarding hot topping tile system for steel ingots, cast iron inoculation, ductile iron, ductile iron treatment methods, reactive elements in clean DCI production, cast iron inoculation, identification of gas defects in cast iron, new method for late stream inoculation, inoculant needs of cast iron, and evolution & development of inoculating materials.
This associate offers specific expertise relative to desulphurizing techniques for high production cupola melting foundries, thermodynamic analysis of O2 behaviour and of Mn control in cast iron, utilizing supplementary O2 and S in cast iron additives to modify and control compacted and spheroidal graphite structures, and efficient cast iron microstructure for anode-thimbles in gray or ductile iron.
Has conducted numerous studies in areas including the role of sulfur in the design of an inoculant for both gray and ductile irons, evaluation of Sn-Cu-Cr relationship in gray cast iron, Mg-S relationship in ductile and compacted graphite iron as influenced by a late sulfur addition, foundry experience using synthetic pig iron produced in an EAF in ductile iron production, and avoiding undesirable structures in inoculated gray irons
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES SERVED
Foundry, Integrated and Ninimill Steel, Automotive and Truck, Marine, General Engineering, Metallurgy
EDUCATION
Higher National Diploma in Metallurgy with endorsement in Foundry Technology, Sheffield College of Technology, Sheffield, UK
MTM (method time management) course on process streamlining
Postgraduate course on steel deoxidation / refining metallurgy
Dorian Shainin course(s) on designed experiment problem resolution
Sales training course
Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Lean Manufacturing training (including 5S)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy & Associates, Inc.
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Providing metallurgical consulting, foundry consulting, cast metals consulting, process improvement consulting, six sigma methodology black belt skills, lean manufacturing, failure analysis, patent infringement consulting, forensic investigation, expert testimony, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
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Foundry Consultant
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Performed business process mapping and analysis; assess systems and process effectiveness. Recommended process changes to improve process capability, investigate and resolve casting defects. Analyzed data from processes using Six Sigma tools to enable statistically sound adjustments.
Manager, Continuous Improvement, US Pipe & Foundry, Union City CA
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Managed projects and group of Six Sigma Engineers to save $1.7 million, 140% of annual plan. Analyzed, planned and implemented process improvements for a mature high volume process.
Director, Melting Technology, US Pipe & Foundry, Birmingham, AL
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Introduced melting process improvements as measured by efficiency, cycle time and quality criteria. Conceptualized, developed, and implemented future technologies or improved processes. Served as mentor and coach to engineers, served as technical expert in process development and control areas.
Metallurgical Consultant
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Performed business process mapping and analysis; assess systems and process effectiveness. Conducted process audits and implement process improvements, technical training, casting problem investigations.
Manager Market Development-Foundry Alloys, Elkem Metals Co., Sewickley, PA
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Developed and increased product sales, in a business with an annual value of $150 million. Provided technical support justification for regaining $3.2 million account. Surveyed and analyzed best practices for techniques and processes and introduced them to system owners. Developed strong partnerships with technical support for key customers and stakeholders. Managed defect analysis service for customers to improve their production OEE. Developed and presented technical training programs for peers and management personnel. Developed a novel cast iron treatment alloy with annual sales of $3 million. Worked with management to align projects to strategy and business objectives.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Participant in society technical committees and industrially sponsored research consortium.
Instructor AFS cast iron inoculation, ductile iron workshop and metallurgy training courses.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Foundry Society
Ductile Iron Society
Molten Metal Processing Committee (AFS)
Ductile Iron Society
PUBLICATIONS
Holder of patent on hot topping tile system for steel ingots and applicant for patent on an inoculant for grey iron. Has developed products including MgFeSi alloy for minimizing build up in DCI autopours, rare earth-ferrosilicon stream inoculant for ductile iron, grey iron ferrosilicon inoculant for low sulphur iron, reduced reactivity iron desulphurizing agent. Author of numerous publications and presentations on topics including ductile iron treatment methods, reactive elements in clean DCI production, cast iron inoculation, identification of gas defects in cast iron, new method for late stream inoculation, inoculant needs of cast iron, evolution & development of inoculating materials, desulphurizing techniques for high production cupola melting foundries, thermodynamic analysis of O2 behaviour and of Mn control in cast iron, utilizing supplementary O2 and S in cast iron additives to modify and control compacted & spheroidal graphite structures, efficient cast iron microstructure for anode-thimbles in gray or ductile iron, the role of sulfur in the design of an inoculant for both gray and ductile irons, evaluation of Sn-Cu-Cr Relationship in gray cast iron, Mg-S relationship in ductile and compacted graphite iron as influenced by a late sulfur addition, foundry experience using synthetic pig iron produced in an EAF in ductile iron production, avoiding undesirable structures in inoculated gray irons, and more.
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