Biographical Data |
Education |
| 2006 |
Michigan Technological University.
Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics.
Research area: Aluminum Sheet Panel Forming: Implementing Closed Loop Control Using Active Drawbeads and a Flexible Blankholder System
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| 1997 | Cleveland State University.
Master of Science degree in Engineering Mechanics
Research area: Finite Element Analysis for the Spring Back Phenomena in Sheet Metal Forming Using Commercial Finite Element Software.
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| 1984 |
St. Louis University (Parks College).
Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering.
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Employment |
| 2007-present |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana.
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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| 2001-2006 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana.
Instructor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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| 1998-2001 |
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI.
Research Fellow and Teaching Assistant.
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| 1997-1998 |
Emblom Technical Services, Marquette, MI.
Structural Designer/Analyst.
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| 1995-1997 |
Raytheon (formerly Hughes Aircraft, which was previously the Naval Air Warfare Center, and Vitro Corporation, on contract to the Naval Air Warfare Center); Indianapolis, IN.
Mechanical Engineer.
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| 1994-1995 |
Automatic Stamp Products, Cleveland, OH.
Staff Engineer (Mechanical Analyst).
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| Feb-Nov 1993 |
Boeing (Formerly McDonnell Douglas), St.Louis, MO.
Contract Structural Engineer.
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| 1992-1993 |
Boeing (Formerly Douglas Aircraft Company), Long Beach, CA.
Engineer Specialist.
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| 1989-1990 |
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical, San Diego, CA.
Contract Loads Engineer.
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| 1985-1989 |
Boeing (Formerly Douglas Aircraft Company), Long Beach, CA.
Engineer Specialist.
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Awards |
| 2006 | Outstanding Engineering Department, Engineering Day, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA.
Faculty Coordinator for the M.E. Dept.
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| 2005 | Outstanding Engineering Department, Engineering Day, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA.
Faculty Coordinator for the M.E. Dept.
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| 2005 | American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Certificate of Appreciation for work with ASME Student Section.
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| 2005 | Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA.
Certificate of Appreciation for Dedicated Service.
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| 2004 | Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA.
Certificate of Appreciation for Senior Projects.
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Research |
Current Research |
• Aluminum Sheet Panel Forming: Implementing Closed Loop Control Using Active Drawbeads and a Flexible Blankholder System. This project developed closed loop control of active drawbeads and flexible blankholders in order to improve the formability of aluminum and therefore make it a viable alternative to steel. |
| • Development of Micro Hydroformed Components. Development of Micro Hydroformed components for automotive and energy industries. |
| • Methane Recovery and Commercialization. Develop methods for assessing commercial recovery of methane from natural, industrial, and municipal sources. |
| • Light Weight Mass Transit System. Develop novel transit systems for low density population centers such as medium towns and cities. Work is done for the Lafayette Transit Design Studio. |
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Funded Grants And Donations
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Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Curricula using Experimental and Virtual Tools - Specifically Metal Forming, 2009-2011 ($95,000 LA BoRSF and $155,505 in University matching). Role: PI (S. Dwivedi, Co-PI). |
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Lousiana State Save Energy Now, 2009-2012, DoE, ($350,000). Role: Co-PI (T.Kozman, PI). |
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Activities that Advance Methane Recovery and Use as a Clean Energy Source, 2007-2008, EPA ($225,000). Role: Co-PI (T.Kozman, PI). |
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Saturn Turbine Diesel Generator for Emergency Power and Energy Related Research, Donation of a 1200-HP, 750 KW generator for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Mech. Engr. Depart., 2006. ($1-million). Solar Turbines Corporation. Role: PI. |
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The Development of an Interactive Virtual Reality Module for Teaching Production Concepts, 2005-2006, Louisiana BoRSF ($ 86,304). Role: Co-PI (S. Dwivedi, PI, W. Mueller Co-PI’s). |
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Enhancement of Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum in Design and Manufacturing Courses through Implementation of Product Realization. Louisiana BoRSF, 2001 ($70,000 for three years).Role: Co-PI (S. Dwivedi, PI, W. Mueller Co-PI’s ). |
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Electro-hydraulic equipment for controlling a forming die with flexible blankholder and in-die force transducers. 2000, General Motors Corporation, Metal Fabrication Division, Troy, MI. ($21,500). Role: Co-PI (KJ. Weinmann, PI). |
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Grant for the construction of a forming die with a flexible blankholder and in-die force transducers”, 2000, General Motors Corporation, Metal Fabrication Division, Troy, MI. ($27,000). Role: Co-PI ( KJ. Weinmann, PI). |
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Publications |
Peer Reviewed Articles |
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Neher, W., Weinmann, K.J., Emblom, W.J.: "Optimization of Blankholder Thickness For Sheet Metal Forming Using Finite Element Analysis", Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, pp 59-66, vol. XXIX, 2001. |
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Neher, W., Emblom, W.J., Weinmann, K.J.: "Computer-Aided Blankholder Design for Sheet Panel Drawing", Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2007. |
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Emblom, W.J., Weinmann, K.J., Camelio, J.: "An Experimental Investigation of the Robustness of An Aluminum Stamping Die Using Flexible Binders and Adjustable Drawbeads Designed Using FEM", Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2008. |
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Lee, J, Wang, G., Emblom, W.: "Plant Energy Operating Expenses Using Non-Traditional Fuels for CHP Systems", International Journal of Power and Energy Systems. (2009). |
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Emblom, W.J., Weinmann, K.J., Beard, J.: "Strains generated in Selected Regions for an Intelligent Die During Stamp Forming", Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2009. |
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Lee, J, Du, C, Kozman T.E., Emblom, W.E.: "Employee and Machine Productivity Evaluation Using Manufacturing Information System", Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2009. |
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Kulkarni, N., Emblom, W.J., Kozman, T., Lee, J.: "The Development of a Strain Model for an Oval Aluminium Stamp Formed Pan", Under consideration at Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2010. |
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Ng, K, Wagner, S, Camelio, J., Emblom, W.: "Experimental Analysis of Micro Tube Hydroforming Process", Under consideration at Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2010. |
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
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Emblom, W. J., Weinmann, K.J.: "The Correlation between Punch Forces and Wrinkling for Aluminum Sheet Metal Stamping with Adjustable Drawbeads", Paper No. 2007-01-0422, SAE Congress, 2007. |
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Emblom, W. J., Weinmann, K.J.: "Improved Robustness through Closed-Loop Control for Aluminum Sheet Metal Stamp Forming", Proceedings of IMECHE of ASME, 2008. |
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Emblom, W.J., Weinmann, K.J., Beard, J.: "Strain control in an intelligent die based upon Local Force Control and Blank Holder Forces", Proceedings of MSEC of ASME, 2009. |
Teaching |
Teaching Interests |
• Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics, Solid Mechanics, FEA) |
• Manufacturing Processes (Metal Forming, Material Removal, CNC) |
• Dynamic Measurement Systems (Transducers, Frequency Response Functions) |
• Engineering Design |
• Automatic Controls |
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Courses Taught |
Michigan Technological University |
Graduate Teaching Assistant at Michigan Technological University, 1999-2000. |
Adjunct Assistant Professor, 2007-present. |
| ME404 - Introduction to Metal Forming Laboratory |
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| ME406 - Introduction to CNC Laboratory |
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| ME303 - Introduction to Manufacturing Process Laboratory |
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette |
Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Department, 2001-2006. |
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, 2007-present. |
| MCHE101 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering |
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| MCHE103 - Graphical Communication and Design |
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| MCHE467 - Machine Design I |
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| MCHE468 - Machine Design II |
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| MCHE484 - Senior Design Projects |
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| MCHE578 - Special Topics – Metal Forming |
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| MCHE478G - Advanced Computer Aided Design (IDEAS, SolidWorks, ALGOR and ADINA) for senior undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Mechanical Engineering. |
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Graduate Students Advised |
• Nimmagadda, S.K., 2003 |
• Domec, Brennan, 2008 |
• Panhalkar, N, 2008 |
• Kulkarni, N, 2009 |
• Ng, Kenny, 2009 (MS Committee, MTU) |
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Equipment |
60-Ton Baldwin Press |
Recently upgraded to for displacement, force, and strain control. The press includes numerous dies and grips for a wide variety of material testing. This press is used to study friction during forging, cold metal extrusion, rod drawing, cup forming and many other applications. |
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MTS limited dome height test machine |
Used for determining forming limits of sheet metal. This system is capable of forming both steel and softer metals such as aluminum. Various punches are available. |
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MTS Bulge Tester |
125 ton hydraulically activated eccentric press |
The press has a 65 mm stroke. Within the press cavity, two hydraulic actuators with built in LVDT’s are mounted. These are used to control draw bead heights. The draw beads may be controlled either independently or simultaneously which may be controlled manually or through computer control. Blank holder force for the press is obtained by suspending hydraulic cylinders from a staging plate mounted on the ram. The hydraulic pressure is obtained from a 3000 psi MTS hydraulic power supply. The controllable range of hydraulic pressure for blankholder forces is currently from 400 to 1400 psi and is achieved using proportional relief valves. These may be controlled either manually or by computer. The control computer utilized a dSPACE™ system which utilizes A/D and D/A converters. The dSPACE™ system may be programmed using the MATLAB™ Simulink™ package and instrumentation and controls for the dSPACE™ system may be selected using “drag and drop” to build a virtual control desk. |
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125 Ton Press |
Currently there are two die sets for the press. One set is designed to produce oval pans while the other produces asymmetric panels. |
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