Karl J. Smith
-- Detailed ExperiencePerkinElmer Corporation
Carrier Corporation
Corporate Information Systems
Automated the assigning of part numbers
Created on-line viewing method to maintain relationships used in assembly and to replace the old aperture card images (scripts/F77)
Transfer data from medusa to cadlinc/gnc and back again
Programmed CONCEPT (Carrier's Own NC package) for use on the Prime computer and UNIX
* Added upgrades to use metric dimensions
* CAD input
* flame cutting, lasers, water jet, etc.
* added more user friendliness (scripts/F77)
Committee member for selection of Carrier supported Nesting package
Committee member for selection of Carrier supported N/C package w MCAE project
Committee member for implementation of PDM
Facilitate programs for Carrier Australia and Arkansas for custom built NC machines
Support divisional use in forming sheet metal projects (FTI)
Investigate automation methods for Method Sheets
Support divisional DNC, CNC, and GNC projects.
Commercial Applied -- TR1 Corning Glass Works
Programmed on-line helps and reference libraries
Automated data transfer between remote sites
Automated the design function by:
* combining math calculations with design creation
* loading text files on CAD drawings
* automating drafting processes using engineering data directly
* creating extra geometry menu items for Medusa CAD
Database program development to:
* track job requirements
* track product change authority lists
* track special order requests
Aid eng/mfg/shop in viewing drawing without knowledge of CAD
Program to produce N/C tapes from a scan of a CAD drawing
Write customized post processors for N/C turret punch presses
Write customized post processors for N/C mills using GNC interface
Other
Graduate level classes in robotics, CAM, and computer-aided plant layout, critical path analysis, simulation,
* DFMA, technological forecasting, and safety engineering