92. "Improving Maintenance Efficiency,",
paper and presentation to IMEDAL Conference, San Luis Potosi (MX), August 2019.
91.
"Improving Extrusion Plant Safety," paper and presentation to IMEDAL Conference, San Luis Potosi(MX), August 2012.
Reprinted in Revista Aluminio IMEDAL, October 2019 (in Spanish): "Mejorandola Seguridad de una Planta de Estrusion."
90. "Inspection and Repair of Extrusion Press Components," updated paper and presentation to AL2000 Conference,
Treviso, Italy, April 2019.
89. "Innovation and Aluminum Extrusion," updated paper and presentation to AL2000
Conference, Treviso, Italy, April 2019.
88. Press Maintenance Workshop, organ ized and
moderated dor Aluminum Extruders Council, Atlanta. April 2018.
87. "World Class
Extrusion Efficiency and Productivity," presentation to Vedanta Resources Extruedge Conference, Mumbai, February 2018.
86. "World Class
Extrusion Press Maintenance," presentation for Vedanta Resources Extruedge Conference, Mumbai, February 2018.
85. "World Class
Extrusion Equipment," presentation to Vedanta Resources Extruedge Conference, Mumbai, February 2018.
84. "A Few Ideas for the Extrusion
Maintenance Professional," webinar sponsored by AEC, December 2017.
83. "Tecnoglass Becomes Energy Self-Sufficient," published
in Light Metal Age magazine, August 2017.
82. "Inspection and Repair of Extrusion Presses," presented to IMEDAL
Conference, Queretaro, August 2016.
81. "Innovation in Aluminum Extrusion," presented to IMEDAL Conference, Queretaro, August
2016.
80.
"The Ageing Process for Extruded Aluminum Profiles," presented
to IMEDAL Conference, Puerto Vallarta, July 2014.
79. "Extrusion Plant Safety,"
presented to IMEDAL Conference, Mexico City, July, 2013.
78. "Aluminum
Melt Furnaces: Principles of Fuel Economy," presented to IMEDAL Conference, Mexico City, July, 2013. Also published
in Aluminium International Today, July/August, 2013, issue.
77. "Selling
Extrusions in the USA: Understanding and Managing the Customers' Perceptions," prepared for IMEDAL Conference, Veracruz,
June 2011, not presented.
76. "Achieving High Reliability
for the Extrusion Line: What's New?" presented to IMEDAL Conference, Veracruz, June, 2011.
75. "Achieving High Reliability for the Extrusion Line," updated and presented to
SMS-Meer seminar, State College PA, February, 2011.
74. "How
Much Extrusion Plant Automation is Really Justified?," presented at IMEDAL in Queretaro, June 2010.
73. "Mexico's 1st International IMEDAL Conference 2009," article in Light Metal
Age magazine, August, 2009.
72. “Correct Procedures
for Changing and Maintaining Saw Blades,” presented at IMEDAL, Puebla, June 2008.
71. “Achieving High Reliability for the Extrusion Line,” presented at IMEDAL,
Puebla, June 2009. Published in the proceedings of Alex, Mumbai, December, 2009.
70. “Mexican Extrusion Industry Well-Positioned to Compete Globally,” article
in Light Metal Age magazine, June, 2009.
69. “New
Solutions for Packaging Extrusions,” presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 2008), Orlando, May 2008, sponsored
by the ET Foundation (The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council). Presented at IMEDAL,
Monterrey, June 27, 2008.
68. “Seven Steps for Selecting
an Extrusion Press,” presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 2008), Orlando, May 2008, sponsored by the ET Foundation
(The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council). Presented at IMEDAL, Monterrey, June 27,
2008. Re-published in Aluminium International Today magazine, March/April 2009.
67. “Ideas for Optimizing Extrusion Press Production,” presented at IMEDAL, Guadalajara,
July 2007.
66. “Press Maintenance: Key to Process
Optimization,” PowerPoint presentation to AEC Process Optimization Workshop, Chicago, June 2007.
65. “Life in the “Flat” World: Competing With Low Cost Producers from Developing
Countries,” presented at IMEDAL, Cancun, June 2006. Revised version presented at AL 2000, Florence,
Italy, March 2007. Translated and presented by Mr. J. Zhou at Lw2007, International Aluminum Profile Technology
Seminar and Exposition, Guangzhou, China, August 2007.
64. “Modernizing
Older Extrusion Plants,” presented to IMEDAL, Puerto Vallarta, June 2005.
63. “Press Maintenance – What Managers Need to Know,” presented to AEC Fall Management Conference,
Chicago, September 2004. Presented to Instituto Mexicana de Aluminio (IMEDAL), Puerto Vallarta, June
2005. Presented to AEC Press Maintenance Seminar, November 2, 2005.
62. “Building a ‘Green Field’ Extrusion Plant in the 21st Century,”
paper for Ing. Franco Libera of Presezzi Extrusion, written for Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 2004), Orlando, May 2004,
sponsored by the ET Foundation (The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council).
61. “Flying Cut Puller without Hand-off,” paper of Ing. Franco Gramaticopolo of
OMAV, translated, illustrated, and presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 2004), Orlando, May 2004, sponsored by the
ET Foundation (The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council).
60. “Meeting Today’s Market Challenges Through Strategic Equipment Investments,” paper of
Ing. Nicola Defendi of OMAV, translated, illustrated, and presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 2004), Orlando, May
2004, sponsored by the ET Foundation (The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council).
59. “The Extrusion Press Line for 2024: A Forecast,” presented at Extrusion Technology
Seminar (ET 2004), Orlando, May 2004, sponsored by the ET Foundation (The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders
Council).
58. The
Extrusion Press Maintenance Manual, 3rd Edition with CD-ROM, published by Kennedy Eurotech, Inc., April, 2004.
Also offered by Fellom Publishing and the Aluminum Extruders Council. (Available for purchase at www.alkennedy.com .)
57. “Ten High-Tech Tools for Extrusion
Plant Maintenance,” presented at Aluminium 2000 Conference, Rome, March 18-20, 2003. Sponsored by
Interall Publications.
56. Hydro Aluminum North America Press
Maintenance Seminar, Anderson SC, November, 2002 (organized by Hans Bohde). Presentations on Prestressing
Columns, Press Alignment, Spare Parts, and Hydraulics.
55. “Modernizing
Old Plants – Part 2: Specifying a New Press,” revised and updated version of publication no. 16, for publication
in issue 3/02 of Aluminium Extrusion magazine, by Edimet Publications, September, 2002.
54. “Cutting Line for Long Profiles,” paper of Ing. Massimo Marinelli of OMAV,
edited and presented at European Extruders Association Congress, Montichiari (BS), Italy, May 10, 2002.
53.
Extrusion Press Maintenance Seminar, presented to AEC members (moderated, with additional speakers);
Chicago, April 30 to May 2, 2002.
51. The
Extrusion Press Maintenance Manual, CD-ROM Version (2nd Edition), published together with Fellom Publishing, November,
2001. Also offered by the Aluminum Extruders Council. (No longer available – see
3rd Edition.)
52. “Managing Extrusion
Plant Maintenance,” presented at Extruding Aluminium Conference and Exhibition, Warwick University, Coventry, England,
April 17-18, 2002, sponsored by the British Metallurgical Plant Constructors’ Association.
50. “Modernizing Old Plants – Part 1: Upgrading Older Presses,” revised
and updated version of publication no. 16, for publication in issue 1/01 of Aluminium Extrusion magazine, by Edimet
Publications, March, 2001.
49. “Modernizing Older Extrusion
Plants,” presented at the IMEDAL Conference, in Cancun, Mexico, July, 2000. Sponsored by El Instituto
Mexicano del Aluminio, A.L.
48. The Extrusion
Press Maintenance Manual, Second Edition, published together with Fellom Publishing, April, 2000. Also
offered by the Aluminum Extruders Council. (No longer available – see 3rd Edition.)
47. “Semi-Continuous Aging Oven,” paper of Ing. Massimo Marinelli of OMAV, translated,
illustrated, and presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 2000), Chicago, May 2000, sponsored by The Aluminum Association
and the Aluminum Extruders Council.
46. “Improved
Lay-Out and Handling Downstream of the Extrusion Line,” paper of Ing. F. Gramaticopolo of OMAV, translated, illustrated,
and presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 2000), Chicago, May 2000, sponsored by The Aluminum Association and the
Aluminum Extruders Council.
45. “Managing Extrusion Plant
Maintenance,” presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 2000), Chicago, May 2000, sponsored by The Aluminum Association
and the Aluminum Extruders Council.
44. The
Extrusion Press Maintenance Manual, 2nd Edition 2000, published together with Fellom Publishing, April, 2000. Also
offered by the Aluminum Extruders Council. (No longer available – see 3rd Edition.)
43. “The Effect of Press Maintenance on Die Performance,” Presentation to AEC
Die Seminar, Chicago, May 17, 1999.
42. Extrusion Press Maintenance Seminars,
presented to AEC members (moderated, with additional speakers); Chicago, April 21-23, 1999; Atlanta, May 5-7, 1999; and Toronto,
June 9-11, 1999.
41. “High-Tech Painting Plant
for Aluminum Extrusions Installed in Mexico,” article in Light Metal Age magazine, October, 1998.
40. “Saving the Aluminum Window Market in North America,” Aluminium Extrusion
magazine, by Interall Publications, 1997, issue 3.
39. “Basic Design of Melting Furnaces for Aluminum Extrusion Plants,” paper
prepared for presentation by Sr. Artemio Garcia, Cuprum S.A., to the Mexican Aluminum Association, Acapulco, June 1997.
38. “Aluminum Technology and Recycling Seminars in Brazil,” article in Light
Metal Age magazine, December, 1997.
37. “The
Impact of Press Maintenance on Die Performance,” presentation to AEC Die Performance Clinic, Chicago, October 20-21,
1997.
36. “No-man Extrusion System Runs Smoothly,”
interview with Andrea Nylund, Contributing Editor, published in Modern Metals magazine, September, 1997.
35. “Steps the Foundry Can Take to Improve the Extrudability of Aluminum Billets,”
paper prepared for presentation by Sr. Artemio Garcia, Cuprum S.A., to the Mexican Aluminum Association, Mexico City, October
1997.
34. Extrusion Press Maintenance, course
taught at VI Aluminum Industry Technology Seminar, ABAL (Brazil Aluminum Association), Sao Paulo, Brazil, September 3-5, 1997.
33. “Trends in the Extrusion Business Related to Process, Products, and Equipment,”
presentation to VI Aluminum Industry Technology Seminar, ABAL (Brazil Aluminum Association), Sao Paulo, Brazil, September
3-5, 1997.
32. “A Comprehensive Maintenance Program
for Extrusion Plants,” presented at Aluminium 2000, Congresso Mondiale sull' Alluminio No. 3, Limassol, Cyprus, March,
1997, sponsored by Interall Publications. “A Comprehensive Maintenance Program for Extrusion Plants,” same
paper presented at Alumitech, Atlanta GA, May, 1997, sponsored by The Aluminum Association.
31. “Myths and Realities Related to Coatings for Aluminum Profiles,” paper prepared
for presentation by Ing. Ricardo Gonzalez, Cuprum S.A., to the Mexican Aluminum Association, Mexico City, October 1996.
30. “Extrusion Line for Big Profiles,” paper of Ing. A. Mensi and D. Bertoli of
OMAV, translated, illustrated, and presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 96), Chicago, May 1996, sponsored by The
Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council.
29. “A
‘No-Man’ Extrusion Handling System,” paper of Ing. F. Gramaticopolo of OMAV, translated, illustrated, and
presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 96), Chicago, May 1996, sponsored by The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum
Extruders Council.
28. “Modernizing the Extrusion
Press and Handling System: Adapting New Technologies to Older Plants,” presented at Extrusion Technology
Seminar (ET 96), Chicago, May 1996, sponsored by The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council.
27.
The Extrusion Press Maintenance Manual, published together with Fellom Publishing, April, 1996. Also
offered by the Aluminum Extruders Council. (No longer available – see later editions.)
26. “Comments on the Status of the North American Aluminum Extrusion Industry,”
revised and updated version of publication no. 14, for publication in inaugural issue of new Aluminium Extrusion
magazine, by Interall Publications, Oct-Dec, 1995, issue.
25. “AEC
Extrusion Press Maintenance Workshop,” article in Light Metal Age magazine, August 1995.
24. “Aluminum Shapes Groundbreaking,” article in Light
Metal Age magazine, June 1995.
23. “Modernizing
the Older Press and Related Equipment,” presented at Press Maintenance Workshop, Chicago, April, 1995, sponsored by
the Aluminum Extruders Council.
22. “Enliven Extrusion
Profits: Cut Dead Cycle Time,” interview with J. Neiland Pennington, Editor, published in Modern
Metals magazine, March, 1995.
21. “AEC 1994
Annual Meeting,” article in Light Metal Age magazine, June 1994.
20. “ ‘Profiles’ of a World-Class Die Maker,” article in Light Metal Age magazine,
June 1994.
19. “Automated Extrusion Line Is Unique
In North America,” article in Modern Metals magazine, November 1993. Supplied data and interview
material, and edited final copy.
18. “Extrusion: Two presses target dead cycle time,” article in Modern
Metals magazine, September 1993. Written from JAK paper, and cites interview with JAK.
17. “Cardinal Aluminum Goes High-Tech,” article in Light Metal Age magazine,
August 1993.
16. “Aluminium 2000 Showcases Technological
Advances,” article in Light Metal Age magazine, June 1993.
15. “World's Largest Compact Press Installed at Nedal,” article in Light Metal Age magazine,
April 1993. Edited and rewritten with Dominique Flick and Guy Bessey of Clecim.
14. “Status of the North American Aluminum Extrusion Industry,” presented at Aluminium
2000, Congresso Mondiale sull' Alluminio, Florence, Italy, March, 1993, sponsored by Interall Publications. Also
Published in Aluminium Finishing magazine (an Interall publication), February/March 1994.
13. “A Review of the Technology for Painting Aluminum,” paper prepared for presentation
by Ing. Abelardo Salazar, Cuprum S.A., to the Mexican Aluminum Association, Mexico City, October 1992. Updated
and revised for presentation at Cancun conference of the Mexican Aluminum Association, 1994. Updated for
presentation to Cancun conference of the Mexican Aluminum Association, 1995.
12. “User Experience with Fluidized-Bed Nitriding and Nitrocarburizing of Extrusion Dies,” co-written
with Ing. Carlos Ross (PROA Consultores) and presented by Ing. Abelardo Salazar (Cuprum S.A., Monterrey, Mexico) at Extrusion
Technology Seminar (ET 92), Chicago, May 1992, sponsored by The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council.
11. “Improvements in Extrusion Properties and Practice Through the Use of SNIF In-Line
Refining,” paper of Ing. M. Bertoli and Ing. G. Bosetti of Metra Group, translated, illustrated, and presented at Extrusion
Technology Seminar (ET 92), Chicago, May 1992, sponsored by The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council.
10. “Extrusion Press With Moveable Ram Stem,” paper of Ing. D. Bertoli and Ing.
A. Mensi of OMAV, translated, illustrated, and presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 92), Chicago, May 1992, sponsored
by The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council.
9.
“Modifications to the Extrusion Press and Handling System for Increased Reliability and Productivity,” presented
at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 92), Chicago, May 1992, sponsored by The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders
Council.
8. “Modernizing the Extrusion Press
and Handling System,” presented at Press Maintenance Workshop, Chicago, November 20, 1991, sponsored by the Aluminum
Extruders Council.
7. “Fluidized Bed Furnaces
Enhance Nitriding,” article in Modern Metals magazine, August 1990. (Rewritten as an interview by the editors)
6. “Rotary Dross Coolers: Designing for Improved Safety,” presented at Aluminum
Industry Loss Prevention Workshop, December 1987, Tampa FL, sponsored by The Aluminum Association.
5. “Potential Aluminum Processing Applications for a High-Temperature, Gas-Fired
Heating Mantle,” consulting study for Gas Research Institute and Procedyne Corporation, November 30, 1987. (Related
article in Natural Gas Applications in Industry, Fall 1993, published by American Gas Association, Arlington VA.)
4. US Patent 4,508,564: Scrap Metal Reclaiming Process (for reclaim
of thermal barrier-containing aluminum scrap materials in fluidized bed); granted May 17, 1984. (Featured
in Patent Spotlight, Light Metal Age magazine, October 1985.)
3.
“Cast House Modernization,” presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 84), Atlanta, April
1984, sponsored by The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council.
2. US Patent 4,394,166: Scrap Metal Recovery Process (for reclaim of thermal barrier-containing
aluminum scrap materials); granted May 28, 1982.
1.
“Melt Furnace With Convection Recuperator - Operation and Performance Evaluation,” presented at Aluminum
Industry Energy Conservation Workshop VI, November 1981, Washington DC, sponsored by The Aluminum Association.