Robert S. Bogan - Metallurgist

• Typical Area of Consulting:  metal failure analysis.
• Master's Degree in Metallurgy.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science.
• Performed numerous materials investigations to determine cause of failure.  Investigations involved material analysis via SEM and other standard metallographic techniques.  Experience includes cast iron, carbon, alloy, and stainless steels, and aluminum.
• Awarded two U.S. patents related to improvements in the steel making process.
• Evaluated material cleanliness to determine suitability for specific applications.
• Performed SEM analysis of inclusions to improve steel's cleanliness and mechanical properties.
• Received highest corporate technical achievement award for practices to improve cleanliness and develop high quality deep draw stainless steel.
• Developed both hardware and software to evaluate steel cleanliness via a non-destructive ultra-sonic technique.  Used SEM to verify the results.
• Developed software to minimize breakouts during continuous casting process.
• Taught at the college level.