ASM Orange Coast Chapter
Dr. James C. Leslie
COB
Advanced Composite Products and Technology, Inc. (ACPT)
“Advanced Composite Hardware: An Introduction to the Technology and a Discussion of Products Developed and/or Produced by Advanced Composite Products and Technology Inc. Huntington Beach, CA”
Thursday, April 17, 2008
- Meet at 6:00pm in the conference room at La Quinta Inn for food and refreshments.
- Follow at 6:45pm with our feature presentation, Dr. James Leslie talking on “Advanced Composite Hardware” in meeting room at La Quinta Inn.
- Cost: $5
This presentation will provide a basic introduction to the technology of composites, illustrations of facilities for manufacturing composite products, and a review of components developed or produced by ACPT. In review of the structures and hardware, the advantages provided by the application of advanced composite and the specific method of fabrication will be discussed. The areas to be reviewed will include:
Aerospace Hardware,
Automotive Drive Shafts and Industrial Power Transmission Couplings,
Rollers and Idlers for Industrial Applications,
Composite Pipe for Petroleum Drilling Operations,
Pressure Vessels,
Cryogenic Applications, and
Scientific and Medical Applications.
ACPT, Inc
ACPT is internationally recognized for its excellence in developing and manufacturing advanced composite structures and hardware. ACPT has pioneered in the transfer of aerospace design and manufacturing technology to commercial applications and has successfully developed composite drill pipe for “short radius” drilling operations and is currently developing composite drill pipe for deep water and extended reach operations.
Dr. James Leslie
Education:
BS from Penn State and MS and PhD from Ohio State , all in Chemical Engineering.
Significant Work and Accomplishments:
Hercules Inc, 1964 thru 1978. Directed fabrication of first structural graphite composites to fly on an aircraft and to be utilized on a satellite (a wing tip for the Northrop F5, a Spoiler for the Boeing 737, and the Truss structure of the ATS Satellite). Was instrumental in the application of graphite in sporting goods (golf shaft and tennis racket) and commercial/industrial applications.
ACPT, Inc.: Founder and COB. Jim’s son Jim Leslie II is now the President and CEO. ACPT is internationally recognized for its excellence in developing and manufacturing advanced composite structures and hardware. ACPT has pioneered in the transfer of aerospace design and manufacturing technology to commercial applications and has successfully developed composite drill pipe for “short radius” drilling operations and is currently developing composite drill pipe for deep water and extended reach operations.
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Publications and Presentations:
Has published more than 30 papers and has spoken extensively on the subject of Advanced Composites. Is internationally recognized for his knowledge and experience in this area.
Professional Societies and Recognition:
Has been very active in both SAMPE and The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). Has completed 2 terms on the Board of Directors of SME and has also served two terms as an advisor to the Composites Manufacturing Association of SME. Has been honored by SME through the awarding of the level of Fellow Member and the Jud Hall Award. The latter is awarded annually to an individual in recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of manufacturing with composite materials.
Has been recognized as an “Outstanding Engineering Alumni” by Penn State University . PSU honors one graduate from each College of Engineering each year. Dr. Leslie received this award from the College of Chemical Engineering this year, 2007.
Has been elected to the level of Fellow Member by SAMPE in 2008.
