Philadelphia Liberty Bell Chapter Monthly Newsletter for Thursday, October 17, 2002

Chairperson's Message, Thursday, October 17, 2002

Due to the demands of printing schedules, and associated "conventional mailing" costs (snail-mail), I am writing this October message two weeks before we have our September meeting. This fact makes one truly appreciate the technological age we live in now, for ideally, we simply could e-mail our newsletters to the membership. Actually, several ASM chapters have elected to do just that to avoid these super-early newsletter releases and to cut expenses. We at the Philadelphia Chapter have discussed the issue, but opted not to go solely e-mail so that we can be accommodating to all.

Speaking of technology, you surely want to attend our October 17th meeting, when Dr. William Frazier of Naval Air System Command will enlighten us about the Aerospace Materials Technology Consortium (AMTC). AMTC's vision is one of an on-line community of government, industrial, and academic institutions, formed to reduce the time and cost needed to develop and insert new aerospace materials into products. This is an excellent topic for our membership, and the subject matter strongly indicates that the snail-mail newsletter days are in fact numbered.

Remember, there are several great reasons to remain or become an ASM member of the Philadelphia Chapter, including:

• Access to materials information, new perspectives, and new technologies.

• Networking

• Visibility

• Leadership Skills

• Career Advancement

• Member-Only Savings

• Member Synergy

• Mentoring the Next Generation

Our chapter is still one of the largest and most respected in the country. Please plan to participate in our technical and social activities that we have planned throughout the year. It will benefit all of us as a "materials community". See you October 17th!

Don Jordan
2002-2003 Chairperson

This Month's Meeting Features...

Dinner Menu Buffet - choice of: Roast Top Sirloin of Beef Bordelaise, Italian Meatballs, Rolled Baked Stuffed Flounder, Sliced Virginia Baked Ham, Caesar Salad, Broccoli au Gratin, Parslied Red Skin Potatoes, Fresh Fruit Watermelon Boat, Beverage & Rolls, Strawberry Sundae

Social Hour -- 6:00-7:00 p.m., Dinner -- 7:00 p.m.
Price -- $20.00, Retirees -- $12.00, Students -- $10.00

Technical Chairperson: Jeff Waldman, Navmar Applied Sciences

Speaker: DR. WILLIAM FRAZIER, Naval Air System Command

Topic: Breaking the Barriers: Aerospace Materials-Technology Consortium

Dr. William E. Frazier is Head of the national Metals, Ceramics, and Nondestructive Evaluation Competency at the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD, and is the NAVAIR authority responsible for safety-of-flight issues involving metals, ceramics, and NDE. Dr. Frazier received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Engineering from Drexel University and is a graduate of the Naval Aviation Executive Institute's Senior Executive Management Development Program, and the Defense Systems Management College's Advanced Program Management Curriculum. He has authored more than 75 technical publications, edited 5 books, and holds two U.S. Patents. He serves as a Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, ASM, and the Journal of Advanced Materials, SAMPE. Dr. Frazier is an ASM FELLOW, and a NAVAIR Senior Engineer Fellow.

The AMTC vision is one of an on-line community of government, industrial, and academic institutions. The Aerospace Materials Technology Consortium Environment (AMTCE) is the name given to an information technology product conceived by NAVAIR and sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. The objective of the AMTC is to reduce the time and cost to develop and insert new aerospace materials into products. Improvements in efficiency and productivity are achieved through the establishment of the AMTCE, a virtual online community environment in which essential information is readily available and collaborative work can be conducted from geographically disparate locations. AMTCE is designed to provide its members with the ability to rapidly organize into collaborative teams and execute projects in a secure environment. Video tele-collaboration, team calendars, document sharing, and white boarding will facilitate collaboration. The potential of remote viewing and operation of laboratory equipment will be explored as a means of reducing the cost and increasing the availability of expensive or unique resources.

Spouses and guests are invited and welcome. This meeting will be held at Williamson Restaurant, Easton Road, Horsham, PA. Reservations are necessary - Call: (215) 643-3369 (OH-DE-FOX), or you may register using our online form. Please don't call if you have already reserved via this web site LINK.

MEI Course - "Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist"

When: Starts Tuesday, November 12, 2002

COURSE OVERVIEW:
The Greater Philadelphia Section of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing and The Philadelphia "Liberty Bell" Chapter of ASM International is presenting the MEI course Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist.

When: Tuesday evenings November 12, 2002 through March 4, 2003 6:30 to 9:00 PM

Where: SPS Technologies -- Highland Ave. Jenkintown, PA

Cost: $270.00 includes the 15 lesson course with 2.8 CEUs, Qualified ASMI instructors and a video presentation each week.

Who should attend:
This is an ideal first course for anyone who needs a working understanding of metals and their applications. It has been designed for those with no previous training in metallurgy, such as technical, laboratory, and sales personnel; engineers from other disciplines; management and administrative staff; and non-technical support staff such as purchasing and receiving agents who order and inspect incoming material. A basic understanding of chemistry and physics is strongly suggested.

Course overview:
• Presents a brief history of metals, providing insight into the discovery and use of pure metals and alloys thousands of years before the modern era.

• Provides an explanation of the unique physical characteristics of metals, including the reasons that metals behave differently than such non-metals as plastics, glass, wood etc.

• Explains the basis for the selection of different metals for specific engineering application,

• Describes how metals are alloyed to achieve desired properties.

• Provides details on one of the most important of all alloys - steel - and discusses how steel is heat treated to achieve various combinations of strength and ductility.

• Explains how metals are formed into the components that are used in our most important engineered machines and structures.

• Describes how metals are tested to determine critical properties, such as strength, ductility and toughness.

• Discusses why metals corrode, why different metals behave differently in corrosive environments, and how the corrosion of metals can be controlled.

For more information call Fred Klock or Bob Rich at 215-572-3485 or send e-mail to fklock@spstech.com.

Peco Nuclear Facility Tour - Oct. 22nd

A tour of the PECO Nuclear Facility in Limerick PA has been set up for Tuesday, October 22nd at 3 pm. It is open to all ASM members. Because of 9/11, visitors are no longer allowed into the reactor building itself. However, PECO has an excellent visitor center, including models and displays. We will be given a formal presentation, and there will be time for questions and answers. If you have a technical question you can even submit it in advance. The entire program is expected to last an hour and a half. The visitor center is no longer open to the general public it is only open by invitation. You must register at least a week in advance for this program, and you will be required to give your social security number when you do register. This is another security precaution. You should call or email Roger Jones to register at raj@solaratm.com. If you prefer not to email your social security number you can call Roger at 215-721-1502. Questions for PECO should be sent to Roger as well. PECO understands that many of us are PECO customers as well as PECO suppliers, and they plan to have technical personnel available to answer your questions.

Meeting Cancellation Notification

In the event of cancellation of a meeting due to inclement weather, we will broadcast the news as part of KYW News radio's (1060AM) Storm Center Service. ASM cancellations will be specifically announced when KYW airs community cancellations at :20 and :50 past each hour during the afternoon of the day of the meeting; ASM's name will be specifically mentioned, so listen for the name rather than an organization number as is used for schools.

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