I have worked for some 29 years in South Africa, providing advice on mining equipment, gas equipment, welding inspections and advice, heat treatment of steels and non ferrous components, as well as petrol and diesel engine failures.
Bachelor of Technology in Metallurgy – Brunel University, Uxbridge
Ph.D. Philosohy in Metallurgy – Brunel University, Uxbridge
C.Eng. Chartered Engineer – Member of Institute of Mining, Metals and Minerals (MIMMM)
Failure analysis, all types of metallurgical and failure investigations for the copper mining industry. Four metallurgists reporting to me. Developed an engineering familiarization course for young Zambian metallurgical graduates.
Metallurgical and failure investigations on malfunctioning aircraft components and also Board of Inquiry investigations. Three metallurgists reporting to me.
Scientific Investigations Bureau (SIB), South Africa. Responsible for the technical quality of the metallurgical investigations and testing carried out.
Failure and metallurgical investigation on all forms of engineering components. Responsible for technical quality of work and the administration of the department. Two metallurgists reporting to me.
CHEL Engineering Services, Bedfordview, South Africa. Metallurgical investigations and failure analysis.
Private consultancy in all types of metallurgical and failure investigations. Has served as an expert witness in court cases, and has been an external examiner and visiting lecturer for the University of Witswatersrand Metallurgical Deparment.
• Metallurgical, Corrosion and Engineering Failure Analysis
• Engineering Insurance Claims Investigations
• Material Identification
• Heat-Treatment Advice
• Welding Advice and Procedures
• Petrol & Diesel Engine Failure Analysis
• Microstructural Replication and Interpretation
• Hardness Testing & Case Depth Surveys
• Chemical Analysis
• Mechanical Testing
• Welding Inspection
Member of Toastmasters International and I am a Competent Toastmaster. Board member of the Manchester Metallurgical Society