Past Events of the Eastern NY Chapter of ASM

• September 13, 2005
• Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, NY
• Metallurgy in Space
  Prof. Martin E. Glicksman, FASM, Materials Science and Engineering Department, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  
  Dendrites form archetypal microstructures and pattern-forming events in many processes. As such, dendritic solidification assumes considerable technological importance from the perspective of process modeling for alloy improvements in directional freezing of near net%u2013shape castings, continuous casting, ingot formation for non-ferrous alloys, welding, etc. Since the early 1980%u2019s it has been clearly recognized that gravity induces thermal and solutal convection in a freezing alloy that modifies terrestrial solidified metals and alloys. Low%u2013earth orbit (LEO), first made accessible on a reasonably predictable schedule via the Space Shuttle, provided the long-duration microgravity environment required for freezing dendrites under pure diffusion control. Three successfully executed flights of the Isothermal Dendritic Growth Experiment (IDGE) will be described briefly: the first, launched in 1994 on the United States Microgravity Payload mission (USMP-2); the second, launched in March, 1996; and the most recent launched in November, 1997, aboard USMP-4. Each of these metallurgy-in-space experiments returned to Earth after about two weeks in LEO. They collectively yielded hundreds of solidification cycles providing a rich archive of dendrite images from which growth speeds and morphological details observed at various supercoolings, free of convection, were used to test theories of dendritic growth. These theories now form the basis of important solidification scaling laws for processing engineers, and provide benchmarks for computer simulations such as phase-field and sharp interface methods. The first-ever use of tele-operational control to command NASA experiments remotely from a university campus will also be described, although, sadly, future materials/metallurgy experimentations for the International Space Station remain very much in doubt.

• November 15, 2005
• 5:00
• Russell Sage Dining Hall, RPI (Troy, NY)
• Event Flyer (PDF, 158kb) Poster entry form (PDF, 6kb)

• October 11, 2005
• 5:00
• Tour of Mechanicville-Halfmoon Hydroelectric Facility
  
  The Mechanicville-Halfmoon Hydroelectric Station, designed by General Electric engineer Charles Steinmetz, began operation in 1898. It is a 4.5-megawatt hydroelectric power plant that straddles a portion of the Hudson River about 18 miles north of Albany, N.Y., in Halfmoon.
  
  Followed by dinner at the Old Dublin Inn, 130 Meyer Road Halfmoon/Clifton Park.
  
  For more information please consult the October and November 2005 Newsletter.

• December 13, 2005
• 5:30 PM
• Saratoga Automobile Museum
• The Saratoga Automobile Museum is currently featuring a supercar exhibit. Some of the models that will be on display include: 1996 McLaren F1 GTR 2004 Aston Martin DB AR1 1988 Porsche 959 Lamborghini Murcielago 2003 Ferrari Enzo 2005 Ford GT Dinner will follow at O'Callaghans: 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY Reservations: Contact Dana Levene at 395-7070 or ASMeasternNY (at) yahoo.com by noon on Friday, December 9th.

• February 7, 2006
• 6:00 PM
• Mill Road Restaurant
• "So What's New"
  The talk will review where we have been, compare it with where we are now and speculate on where we will be in the future in the field of welding. It will concentrate on the local area welding activities. In the teens and twenties, this area was a major player in the field with both GE and ALCO going strong. An example of how things never change is that the topic of the second meeting of the Northern New York Section was about how to weld cast iron - subject still of interest and study today. That welding was a major interest in this area is attested to by the attendance of 180 people at one of the early Section meetings!
  
  Authors: Lyle Spiegel (Presenter) and Gerry Crawmer
  Bio - Lyle Spiegel: Lyle is a graduate of RPI with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He has worked at various times for Pratt -Whitney, General Electric on 3 occasions including the present as well as AVCO, Rocketdyne and TRW. Much of his experience has been in the area of industrial laser applications and the welding of power generation equipment.
  
  Bio - Gerald Crawmer: Gerry is a graduate of Ohio State as a Welding Engineer. He worked for a short time at Hobart but spent most of his industrial experience at General Electric at several locations and in several capacities until his retirement a few years ago. Most of his efforts have been associated with the fabrication of heavy electrical power generation equipment and even though retired he still does consulting work in that field.
  
  6:00 Cash Bar, 6:30 Dinner, 7:30 Speaker
  
  Dinner Choices: Grilled Sirloin Strips with Portabello Burgundy Sauce, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baked Scrod with Herb Sauce or a Vegetarian Meal
  
  RSVP: Contact Dana Levene at 395-7070 or ASMeasternNY@yahoo.com by Thursday February 2. Please indicate your dinner entrée choice.
  Cost per person: Members - $15; Retirees - $10; Students - $5
  Mill Road Restaurant is located at 30 Mill Road in Latham, NY. Take exit 6 off I-87. Head West on Rt. 7. Make a right on Mill Road.

• February 27, 2006
• 5:30
• The Glen Sanders Mansion
• 5:30 pm Cocktails
  6:30 pm Dinner
  
  7:30 pm presentation by award recipient,
  
  Michael Gigliotti, GE Global Research
  
  "Some Recurring Metallurgical Questions"
  
  This talk will describe some interesting phenomena at surfaces and interfaces that affect solidification morphologies, metal-mold reactions, lamp filament structures, grain refinement, ultrasonic noise, and assessment of mechanical damage.
  
  Dinner Choices:
  1) Roast Prime Rib, 2) Honey Dijon Glazed Salmon, 3) Vegetable Napoleon
  
  RSVP: Contact Tim Hanlon (hanlon at research.ge.com) or 518-387-7149 by Friday, February 17
  ** Please indicate any special dietary needs in your response
  
  Cost per person: Members - $15, Retirees - $10; Students - $7

• May 22, 2006
• GE Global Research, Niskayuna, NY
• 2006 ASM/TMS Spring Symposium
  Multi-phase and Composite Materials
  
  Session Topics
  In-situ Composite Processing Engineered Composite Processing Interface Engineering Advanced Applications of Composites
  
  Symposium Reception, Dinner and Lecture May 22nd at the Glen Sanders Mansion
  
  Fees collected at check-in (includes lunches)
  Professionals: $250 (2 days); $150 (1 day); $100 (½ day) Students/Retirees: $50 (2 days) Dinner and lecture cost: $25 (Retiree: $15, Student: $10)
  
  Pre-register online:
  http://www.research.ge.com/surveys/asmtms06.htm
  Questions: Timothy Hanlon (518) 387-7149 or symposium2006(at)asm-easternny.org

• May 23, 2006
• GE Global Research, Niskayuna, NY
• 2006 ASM/TMS Spring Symposium
  Multi-phase and Composite Materials
  
  Session Topics
  In-situ Composite Processing Engineered Composite Processing Interface Engineering Advanced Applications of Composites
  
  Symposium Reception, Dinner and Lecture May 22nd at the Glen Sanders Mansion
  
  Fees collected at check-in (includes lunches)
  Professionals: $250 (2 days); $150 (1 day); $100 (1/2 day) Students/Retirees: $50 (2 days) Dinner and lecture cost: $25 (Retiree: $15, Student: $10)
  
  Pre-register online:
  http://www.research.ge.com/surveys/asmtms06.htm
  Questions: Timothy Hanlon (518) 387-7149 or symposium2006(at)asm-easternny.org

• March 21, 2006
• 6:00 PM
• The Desmond, 660 Albany-Shaker Road, at Exit 4 of I-87
• 6:00 pm Social Hour
  7:00 pm Dinner
  followed by presentation from
  
  2005 Geisler Award Recipient:
  Steven Attanasio,
  Knolls Atomic Power Lab
  
  The Role of Environment in Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) of Nickel Alloys in Primary Water
  
  In addition to the announcement of the 2006 Geisler Memorial Award recipient, ASM Member Service Awards and ASM Student Scholarship Awards will be presented at this meeting. New Alpha Sigma Mu members from RPI will also be inducted. Alpha Sigma Mu members are encouraged to attend and to wear their pins to welcome the inductees.
  
  RSVP: ASMeasternNY (at) yahoo.com by Thursday March 16
  Please indicate your dinner entrée choice with your RSVP.
  Dinner Choices:
  Breast of Chicken Normandie or Roasted New York Sirloin of Beef or Roasted Vegetable Penne (Vegetarian)
  
  Cost: Members $15; Retirees $10; Students $5

• April 25, 2006
• 5:00 PM
• 11 Adams Rd, Saratoga Springs
• Ball Corporation is a provider of metal and plastic packaging, primarily for beverages and foods, and of aerospace and other technologies to commercial and governmental customers. Founded in 1880, the company employs more than 13,500 people in 75 locations worldwide. The Saratoga Springs plant was the fifth of Ball Corporation's metal beverage container plants. It began operations in 1982 and was expanded in 1993. The plant occupies ~290,000 square feet on a 23-acre tract and its high-speed can lines have capacity of billions of cans per year.
  
  Tour will start at 5:00pm followed by dinner at The Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa Saratoga Spa State Park
  
  Dinner will be a la carte with beef, chicken and vegetarian option and include soup, salad and dessert.
  
  RSVP: ASMeasternNY@yahoo.com by Thursday, April 13 Please RSVP even if you intend to participate in the tour only Cost: Members $15; Retirees $10; Students $5
  
  Directions to Ball Metal:
  From I-87 North, take exit 13N, Rt 9, Saratoga Springs. Continue north on Rt 9. At the fourth stop light, turn left into Saratoga Spa State Park. Continue on the Ave. of the Pines to the stop light, Cross Rt 50, At first light take a right and then immediate left onto Adams Rd.

• December 12, 2006
• 4:45 PM
• Schenectady Museum

• April 10, 2007
• 5:30
• 5:30pm Serotta plant tour
  7:30pm Dinner at Lillian's

• March 28, 2007
• 6:00 PM
• MRC 136
• Go to the event website for more details.