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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Failure Analysis Expert Witness
This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in metallurgy and metallurgical failure analysis, with expertise in metallurgical engineering, failure analysis, materials solutions, welding and corrosion consulting in stainless steel, aluminum alloys, copper-based alloys, titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, and high alloys. He earned his BS in metallurgical engineering from California Polytechnic State University. This expert is a registered professional engineer in metallurgy and is active in the field as a member of the American Welding Society, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Society for Metals. He has previously held a Level II certification in radiographic and ultrasonic testing and a Level III certification in magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and visual testing through the American Society for Nondestructive Testing. This expert has previously served as a hydraulics mechanic for USMC Aircraft, a sheet metal mechanic for Rohr Corporation, plant metallurgist for United Centrifugal Pumps, and staff metallurgist for Sunstrand. He also worked on the Lockheed MSD engineering co-op program and EG&G Services nuclear plant construction. For 35 years, this expert has served as the owner and consulting engineer for a private metallurgy and engineering consultancy in California.
Owner and Consulting Engineer, A private metallurgy and engineering consultancy in CA
Bachelor of Science (BS), California Polytechnic State University
San Diego,
California
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What is a material handling expert witness?
A material handling expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of material handling, who provides testimony or opinion in legal cases.
What types of cases can a material handling expert witness assist with?
They can assist with cases involving warehouse safety, forklift accidents, conveyor system malfunctions, manual lifting injuries, and other incidents related to material handling.
What are some subspecialties within the field of material handling that an expert witness might have?
Subspecialties may include warehouse management, logistics, supply chain management, industrial engineering, ergonomics, and safety compliance.
How can a material handling expert witness contribute to my case involving a forklift accident?
The expert can analyze the incident, determine if proper safety protocols were followed, assess operator training and equipment maintenance records, and provide an informed opinion.
Why is it important to hire a material handling expert witness in a product liability case?
Their expertise can help determine if the injury was due to user error or a defect in the design or manufacturing of the material handling equipment.
How does Expert Institute select its Material Handling expert witnesses?
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