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What is Glass?
What is Glass?
I was asked by The National Glass Association to write a short paragraph on “What is Glass?”
I responded: “A low cost structural element used in transportation and architecture. A commodity for the OEMs that continually is challenged by polycarbonates, only to excel in performance and piece cost and manufacturability (tooling).”
‘Automotive Glass Engineers’ on LinkedIn
‘Automotive Glass Engineers’ on LinkedIn
Introducing a new and very specialized group on LinkedIn, ‘Automotive Glass Engineers’.
Even if you do not work in the automotive glass field, chances are you are affected by our decisions, whether it’s aerodynamics, structural integrity, ergonomics, green technology or warranty, which can be as high as number one on you companies list.
You will interact with some of the brightest and most talented people in the field of automotive, truck or bus design.
Article the Society of Automotive Engineers just published on my book
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Prior to introducing you to my book, I feel that I should give you the reader a little background. A “Go-Fast” teaching aid, in either book or lecture format to get your new glass engineer, who was likely your trim engineer last week, up to speed in less than six months. He or she will be able to design, engineer, problem solve at a CAD or plant level. They will understand the effects of improper material selection for a given plant (i.e. primers for a less than robust paint system to bond to) and the needless repeating effect of improper material storage. The new glass engineer will more fully understand the effects of climate, such as high humidity on a laminated glass system that is static for an extended period of time. They will also become aware of thermal shock on a heated outside mirror in a cold weather climate. I will be introducing the reader to suppliers and their products and capabilities throughout the world. In addition they will be fully versed in performing a DFMEA, PFMEA or globally source. The element of the book I find the most useful are the design tables. A step by step flow chart showing the optimal design (green), the acceptable design (yellow), and the unacceptable design (red). The engineer will quickly see the failure modes and costs associated with each design selection. The book will address federal and state requirements and testing. I have taught this class to many clients, namely General Motors, Adam Opel, Navistar, EDAG and institutions of higher learning. This one day seminar will be offered by the Society of Automotive Engineers late 2014. Regards, Lyn
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