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Partial listing of Manufacturing Optimization related work |
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Composites Manufacturing Publications “ACMA Controlled Spraying Handbook, 2nd Edition, ACMA 2008 “Certified Composites Technician – Cast Polymer Study Guide,” textbook, CFA 2003 “Certified Composites Manager (CCM) Study Guide,” textbook, CFA 2002 Developer, “CCT Instructors Clinic,” CFA, 2001 “Certified Composites Technician Instructors Guide,” textbook, CFA 2000 Developer, Certified Composites Technician (CCT) certification examinations, CFA, 2000 “Certified Composites Technician Study Guide,” textbook, CFA, 1999 “CFA Controlled Spraying Handbook,” Reference guide, CFA 1998 "Technically Speaking: Bob Lacovara Comments on the Composites Industry,” CFA Publications, 1995 "The Composites Plant Quality System,” Reference guide, Composites Fabricators Assn., 1992
Videos and Webinars “Dust Explosion Prevention Training Program,” Webinar presentation, ACMA 2008 “CCT Study Course – A studio interview with Bob Lacovara”– DVD educational series, ACMA 2006 “Gel Coat Application for the Cast Polymer Industry,” Authored and produced video, ICPA 1995 “Building Quality Tooling for FRP Production,” Authored and produced video, CFA, 1994 “Gel Coating Techniques for Quality Composites’’, Authored and produced video, CFA, 1993 “Laminating Techniques for Quality Composites'', Authored and produced video CFA, 1993
Software “ACMA Interactive Composites Production Diagnostic Program,” ACMA 2004 “ACMA Composites Cost Estimator,” ACMA 2000 – 2004 “ACMA Composites Plant Evaluator,” ACMA 2000 - 2004
Technical Papers / White Papers “Sustainable Composites – Transition Feasibility Prospects,” White paper – ACMA 2008 “Sustainable Composites – Styrene Exposure Reduction Opportunities,” White paper – ACMA 2008 “Sustainable Manufacturing Transition – Analysis of Effects on Composites Molders,” White paper – ACMA Technical Committee, 2008 “Evaluation of Spray Characterization Technology,” White paper – ACMA Technical Committee, 2008 “Emissions Factors for Non-Atomized Gel Coat Application,” White paper – ACMA Government Affairs/Technical Committee, 2005 “Resin Transfer Mould Engineering,” Technical paper, Co-authored with Roelof Vogel, Composites Asia-Pacific Institute, Sydney, Australia, 1989 "Tooling for Cast Polymer Applications,” Technical paper, Fabrication News, December 1989
Magazine Articles “Efficient Non-Atomized Application,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009 “Understanding the Curing Process,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009 “Gel Coat Alligatoring,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009 “Understanding Viscosity,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009 “Gel Coat Pre-Release,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009 “Eliminating Gel Coat Porosity,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009 “Cosmetics and Surface Profiling,” Fundamentals of Composites Series, ACMA 2009 “Ten Things You Should Know About Open Molding,” ACMA 2008 “Bob Lacovara’s Composites Wish List – 2006,” Composites Manufacturing Magazine, 2006 “Controlling the Uncontrollable,” Composites Manufacturing Magazine, 2005 “Gel Coat Formulations, » Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2004 “What We Want - 2003 Composites Industry Wish List,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2003 “Understanding Particle Packing Theory,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2002 “The Non-Atomized Conundrum,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2002 “Why Molds Stick – A new look at an old problem,” CF Magazine 2001 “The Journeyman and the Kid: Tradition vs. New Thinking,” Composites Fabrication Magazine, 2001 “Go With the Flow” – Using flow coaters in composites production, CFA 1999 “Hey, Don’t Give Me Any Static” – Understanding the effects EDS in the composites plant, CFA 1999 “We Knew It All Along,” Emissions and Spray Tip Pressures, Composites Fabrication, CFA 1996 "The Bean Counter Syndrome,” Professional Boatbuilder Magazine, 1994 "RTM Exposed,” Professional Boatbuilder Magazine, Dec-Jan., 1993 "Managing Quality With Quality Management,” Fabrication News, Dec., 1993 “Resin Shrinkage and Surface Quality, Fabrication News, February 1993 “Troubleshooting Tooling'', Professional Boatbuilder, Feb/March 1993 "Resin Shrinkage and Surface Quality, Fabrication News, February 1993 Published regular column, "Technically Speaking,” CFA Fabrication News/ Composites Manufacturing, 1991-2005
Conference Presentations “Real Time Emissions,” National Composites Center, Dayton, OH, 2008 “The State of Composites Industry Employee Training,” COMPOSITES 2007, Tampa 2007 “Maximum Performance Open Molding,” Composites Australia, Brisbane, Australia, 2007 “Waste Reduction & Efficiency:, Composites 2005, Columbus, OH 2005 “Effective Quality Process,” ICPA Polycon Conference, Nashville, TN 2004 “Introduction to the New CFA Production Diagnosis Program,” Tampa, 2001 “The Science of Evaluating a New Material,” CFA, Portland, ME, 2001 “New Management Tools for Composites Production,” CFA South Bend, 2001 “Composites Tooling Techniques,” CFA, Long Beach, 2001 “Why Things Break,” adjunct to CFA Repair and Refinishing seminar, Melbourne, 2001 “RTM vs. VIP – a quick reference to these closed molding processes, CFA 2000 “Tuning-up Your Gel Coat Application,” CFA 2000 “Tooling Selection,” CFA Custom Molders Div, South Bend, 1999 “Composites Repair and Refinishing,” CFA, Tampa, 1999 “Vacuum Infusion Processing,” Society for the Advancement and Process Engineering (SAMPE), Long Beach, 1999 “Mold Making and Tooling,” CFA, Kansas City, 1999 “Gizmos for Your Plant” – Inexpensive items that make a difference in composites production, CFA, 1999 “Using Styrene Suppressants to Reduce Emissions,” CFA, 1999 “Go With the Flow” – Using flow coaters in composites production, CFA 1999 “Hey, Don’t Give Me Any Static” – Understanding the effects and prevention of EDS in the composites plant, CFA 1999 “Evaluating New Products” - Getting the Most Form Your Materials, CFA Teleconference, 1996 “Building Better FRP Molds,” CFA Teleconference, 1996 “Directed Flow Ventilation for Styrene Exposure Control,” SPI Composites Institute, Cincinnati, 1996 “Training Laminators,” CFA Teleconference, 1996 “The Road to Quality in Composites Production,” CFA Teleconference, 1996 “Process Selection” - Choosing The Right Process For the Job, CFA, South Bend, 1996 “The Science of Troubleshooting in the Shop,” CFA, South Bend, 1996 “Getting A Handle on Gel Coat Cracking,” Composites Fabrication, CFA, 1996 “Tabbing: An Important Connection” Composites Fabrication, CFA, 1996 “The Optimized Composites Shop - Part II,” Composites ’95, Anaheim, 1995 “Advanced Tooling Design for Cast Polymer Applications,” ICPA PolyCon, Birmingham, 1995 Conducted CFA Mold Making and Tooling Seminar, Vancouver, B.C. 1995 “Configuring A QA Lab In Your Plant,” IBEX, Ft. Lauderdale, 1995 “CFA RTM Symposium,” Cerritos College, Melbourne, 1995 “Advancing the Science of Gel Coating,” South Bend, 1995 Fiberglass Shop Technology Course, Quebec, 1995 “Assessing the Feasibility of Extra-Industry Technologies,” CFA, Toronto, 1995 “Building Quality Tooling,” Composites Institute of Australia, Sydney, New Castle, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, 1995 "Gel Coating for Maximum Efficiency, ICPA, Birmingham, 1994 "The Optimized Composites Shop,” CFA, Orlando, 1994 "The Changing Face of Tooling,” CFA, Orlando, 1994 "Fiberglass and Plywood: The Real Story, CFA, Greenville, NC 1994 "Controlling Surface Profiling,” CFA, Greenville, NC 1994 "Enhancing Gel Coating Training Techniques,” CFA/ICPA, London, UK 1994 "Cast Polymer Molding Methods,” CFA/ICPA, London, UK 1994 "Ventilation System Design For Styrene Removal,” CFA Fabrication '93, Nashville, 1993 "The Tooling Revolution,” CFA Fabrication '93, Nashville, 1993 "Implementing The CFA Quality System,” CFA Fabrication '93, Nashville, 1993 "The Ultimate Cure: A Clarification of Moldmaking Principles,” CFA Fabrication '93, Nashville, 1993 "New Tooling Opportunities for The Cast Polymer Industry,” ICPA, San Antonio, 1993 “Troubleshooting Gel Coat'', IBEX, Miami, 1993 “Advances In Composites Technology'', Walt Disney Imagineering Group, Orlando, 1993 “ISO 9000: An International Trend'', CMI News, April, 1993 "Quality - QC and QA,” International Boat Builders Exhibition, Ft. Lauderdale, 1992 "Tooling Problems and Solutions,” International Boat Builders Exhibition, Ft. Lauderdale, 1992 "Repair and Refinishing of Fiberglass Components,” CFA/National Marine Manufacturers Assn., Miami, 1992 "RTM Tooling Symposium,” Conference Author and Director, CFA, Florida Advanced Technology Center, Melbourne, 1992 "Implementing Quality Improvements With the CFA Quality System,” Composites Fabricators Assn., Reno 1992 "Quality Control in the Fiberglass Shop,” FFA, South Bend, Quebec City, 1991 "RTM Tooling Symposium,” Conference Author and Director, FFA, Cerritos College, Owens Corning Tech Center, East Carolina University, Guadlajara - Mexico, Portland, OR, 1991 “Repairing Composite Panels,” National Fiberglass Panel Assn., Atlanta, 1991 “Static Discharge - Addressing the Problem in Fiberglass Production, FFA, Indianapolis 1990 "Controlling the FRP Shop Environment: Worker Exposure and VOC Emissions" Composites Institute of Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane 1990 "Tooling for Fiberglass Production,” Composites Institute of Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane 1990 "RTM: An Emerging Technology,” Plastics Design Forum, Boston, 1990, Chicago 1991 "Alternatives to Spray Application of Resin,” FFA, New Orleans 1990 "Rejuvenating Existing Molds,” FFA, New Orleans, 1990 "Fiberglass Shop Technology Course,” FFA, Portland, Milwaukee, Toronto, 1990 "Fundamentals of Fiberglass Tooling,” FFA, Cincinnati, Guadalajara-Mexico, Montreal-Canada, 1990 “Rigid RTM Tooling'', SPI RP/C Conference, Dallas 1989 “Reducing Styrene Exposure'', FFA, Providence, Cherry Hill, Columbia, Sarasota, 1989 "Static Discharge - The Hidden Hazard,” FFA, Cherry Hill, 1989 “Ventilation for Compliance in Fiberglass Plants'', FFA, Dallas, 1989 “Tooling for the Cast Polymer Industry'', FFA, Reno, 1989 “Quality Control in Boat Manufacturing'', FFA, Reno, 1989 “Styrene Reduction Strategies'', FFA, Nashville, 1989 “Quality the First Commitment'', FFA, Notre Dame University, 1987
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¨ Productivity ¨ Cost reduction ¨ Plant audits ¨ Planning |
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¨ Application equipment ¨ Procedures development ¨ Emissions reduction ¨ Tooling issues |
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¨ Selection, alternatives, optimization ¨ Raw materials QA ¨ In-house QA lab set-up |
