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Wire Rod Drawing ResearchMechanically tested samples to analyze failure rates and causesAnalyzed failure samples and studied fracture surfaces using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy Utilized skills in mounting, grinding, polishing and etching in a metallography lab

Responsible for reducing costs of production process while improving the quality of rebar, wire rod and steel meshCollected and studied results of mechanical properties of steel as a function of chemical composition and other production variables such as cooling rateUtilized MiniTab to analyze wire rod dimensioning capabilities of the rolling mill Inspected all materials and mechanically tested materials scheduled to be released in order to maintain quality assurance standardsActed as a liaison between QA Supervisor and InspectorsGenerated non-conforming material reports which were presented at KPI conference meetingsPrepared failure analysis samples from customer complaints

Analyzed blueprints to create finish schedules in Microsoft Excel which were used for bidding Traveled throughout Connecticut to prepare surfaces for new flooringResponsible for picking up and delivering supplies to work sites

Thin Film ResearchAssisted graduate students with research of solid state lubrication using a nanoporous chromium nitride (CrN) matrix co-deposited with silverCalculated diffusion rates of materials as a function of time and annealing temperature