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A listing of my published papers, articles, and patents

A CD containing all publications listed (except for the Extrusion Press Maintenance Manuals) is available for purchase.  Price includes Air Mail postage worldwide.

  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.
  2. US Patent 4,394,166:  Scrap Metal Recovery Process (for reclaim of thermal barrier-containing aluminum scrap materials);  granted May 28, 1982.
  3. "Cast House Modernization," presented at Extrusion Technology Seminar (ET 84), Atlanta, April 1984, sponsored by The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council.
  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.)
  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.)
  6. "Rotary Dross Coolers: Designing for Improved Safety," presented at Aluminum Industry Loss Prevention Workshop, December 1987, Tampa FL, sponsored by The Aluminum Association.
  7. "Fluidized Bed Furnaces Enhance Nitriding," article in Modern Metals magazine, August 1990. (Rewritten as an interview by the editors)
  8. "Modernizing the Extrusion Press and Handling System," presented at Press Maintenance Workshop, Chicago, November 20, 1991, sponsored by 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  16. "Aluminium 2000 Showcases Technological Advances," article in Light Metal Age magazine, June 1993.
  17. "Cardinal Aluminum Goes High-Tech," article in Light Metal Age magazine, August 1993.
  18. "Extrusion: Two presses target dead cycle time," article in Modern Metals magazine, September 1993.  Written from JAK paper, and cites "interview" with JAK.
  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.
  20. " ‘Profiles' of a World-Class Die Maker," article in Light Metal Age magazine, June 1994.
  21. "AEC 1994 Annual Meeting," article in Light Metal Age magazine, June 1994.
  22. "Enliven Extrusion Profits: Cut Dead Cycle Time," "interview" with J. Neiland Pennington, Editor, published in Modern Metals magazine, March, 1995.
  23. "Modernizing the Older Press and Related Equipment," presented at Press Maintenance Workshop, Chicago, April, 1995, sponsored by the Aluminum Extruders Council.
  24. "Aluminum Shapes Groundbreaking,"  article in Light Metal Age magazine, June 1995.
  25. "AEC Extrusion Press Maintenance Workshop," article in Light Metal Age magazine, August 1995.
  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.
  27. The Extrusion Press Maintenance Manual, published together with Fellom Publishing, April, 1996.  Also offered by 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  34. Extrusion Press Maintenance, course taught at VI Aluminum Industry Technology Seminar, ABAL (Brazil Aluminum Association), Sao Paulo, Brazil, September 3-5, 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.
  36. "No-man Extrusion System Runs Smoothly," interview with Andrea Nylund, Contributing Editor, published in Modern Metals magazine, September, 1997.
  37. "The Impact of Press Maintenance on Die Performance," presentation to AEC Die Performance Clinic, Chicago, October 20-21, 1997.
  38. "Aluminum Technology and Recycling Seminars in Brazil," article in Light Metal Age magazine, December, 1997.
  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.
  40. "Saving the Aluminum Window Market in North America," Aluminium Extrusion magazine, Interall Publications, 1997, issue 3. 
  41. "High-Tech Painting Plant for Aluminum Extrusions Installed in Mexico," article in Light Metal Age magazine, October, 1998.
  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.
  43. "The Effect of Press Maintenance on Die Performance," Presentation to AEC Die Seminar, Chicago, May 17, 1999.
  44. The Extrusion Press Maintenance Manual, 2nd Edition 2000, published together with Fellom Publishing, April, 2000.  Also offered by 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.
  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.
  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.
  48. "Modernizing Older Extrusion Plants," presented at the IMEDAL Conference, in Cancun, Mexico, July, 2000.  Sponsored by El Instituto Mexicano del Aluminio, A.L.
  49. "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.
  50. "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.
  51. Extrusion Press Maintenance Seminar, presented to AEC members (moderated, with additional speakers); Chicago, April 30 to May 2, 2002.
  52. "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. "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. 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. "Ten High-Tech Tools for Extrusion Plant Maintenance," presented at Aluminium 2000 Conference, Rome, March 18-20, 2003.  Sponsored by Interall Publications.
  56. 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.
  57. "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. "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. "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. "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. "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. "Modernizing Older Extrusion Plants," presented to IMEDAL, Puerto Vallarta, June 2005.
  63. "Life in the "Flat" World: Competing With Low Cost Producers from Developing Countries," presented at IMEDAL, Cancun, June 2006.  Revised version presented at AL2006 in Florence, Italy, March 2007.  Translated and presented by J. Zhou at Lw2007, International Aluminum Profile Technology Seminar & Exposition, Guangzhou, China, August 2007.
  64. "Press Maintenance: Key to Process Optimization," PowerPoint presentation to AEC Process Optimization Workshop, Chicago, June 2007.
  65. "Ideas for Optimizing Extrusion Press Production," presented at IMEDAL, Guadalajara, Mexico, July 2007.
  66. "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).
You may also request 1 or 2 papers by e-mail at no cost, if file size allows.