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Syd Aldridge, former president and CEO with of Nu-Tech Precision Metals in Arnprior, Ontario, Canada has received the H.R. “Russ” Ogden Award from ASTM International Committee on Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys ( B10 ). A member of ASTM for more than 25 years before his retirement, Aldridge was specifically recognized for his outstanding accomplishments in the science and technology of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10218
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Ron Graham, former vice president of technology and quality with ATI Wah Chang in Albany, Oregon, USA, has received the H.R. “Russ” Ogden Award from ASTM International Committee on Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys ( B10 ). A member of ASTM since 1986, Graham was specifically recognized for his outstanding accomplishments in the science and technology of reactive and refractory metals and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10210
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ASTM International’s Committee on Copper and Copper Alloys (B05) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Andrew Kireta, Jr. of the Copper Development Association, Inc. in Franklin, Ind., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Kireta…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10075
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Charles B. Blanton, corporate director of environmental, healthy and safety, Mueller Industries, Inc., Memphis, Tenn., has been named chairman of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . Formed in 1928, B05 has over 210 members representing 9 countries, and includes 12 technical subcommittees that oversee 150 standards related to the development of qualifications data and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10054
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A new ASTM test method will provide a simple and effective way to determine the tensile (pulling) and compressive (pushing) stress for metallic coatings used on a wide range of consumer products such as pens, doorknobs, lamps, cars, jewelry and more. The standard will also be used in the automotive, aerospace and military industries, particularly by companies that create metallic layers for parts…, ASTM Committee B0 8 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings Next Meeting:, May 5, 2016, May Committee Week, San Antonio, Texas, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Frank H. Leaman, Specialty Testing and Development Company Inc., York, Pa., tel +1.717.891.4989; fleaman@specialtytest.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Lake, tel +1.610.832.9661; dlake@astm.org Release #9964
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A proposed ASTM International standard will provide best practices for companies that coat pipe with porcelain enamel (glass) lining. Such lining has been used in municipal wastewater, sewage treatment and other water-related industries since the 1960s. Subcommittee B08.12 on Materials for Porcelain Enamel and Ceramic-Metal Systems is developing the standard. Porcelain enamel lining acts as a…, ASTM Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings Next Meeting:, Nov. 18-19, 2015, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Charles Baldwin, Ferro Corp., tel +1.216.875.6204; charles.baldwin@ferro.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Lake, tel +1.610.832.9661; dlake@astm.org Release #9827 ###
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Ingot producers, forge shops and titanium service centers that hold ingot for conversion by contract forge shops will be the primary users of a proposed new ASTM International standard from Committee B10 on Reactive and Refractory Metals and Alloys . ASTM WK42957 , Specification for Titanium and Titanium Alloy Forging Stock, is being developed by Subcommittee B10.01 on Titanium . According to…, ASTM Committee B10 Next Meeting:, May 6-7, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, James A. McMaster, MC Consulting, Huletts Landing, N.Y., Phone: 518-499-0331; jimmcmaster@msn.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9628
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A new ASTM International standard will be used to quantitatively test the ability of a trace detector to reliably sense and identify very small amounts of explosives. ASTM E2677 , Test Method for Determining Limits of Detection in Explosive Trace Detectors, was developed by Subcommittee E54.01 on CBRNE Sensors and Detectors , part of ASTM International Committee E54 on Homeland Security…, ASTM Committee E54 Next Meeting:, May 28-30, 2014, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Technical Contact:, Michael Verkouteren, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Phone: 301-975-3933; m.verkouteren@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Rick Lake, Phone: 610-832-9689; rlake@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9629
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Three proposed ASTM International standards will provide a base for the evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of solid copper materials. The proposed standards are being developed by Subcommittee B05.06, Methods of Test, part of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . The three proposed standards are: • ASTM WK42235 , Test Method for Efficacy of Copper Alloy Surfaces as…, ASTM Committee B05 Next Meeting:, Oct. 21-23, 2013, October Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, James H. Michel, Copper Development Association Inc., New York, N.Y., Phone: 212-251-7210; j ames.michel@copperalliance.us, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9439
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A newly approved ASTM copper standard focuses on the mechanical properties of machining brasses. ASTM B981/B981M , Specification for Low Leaded Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes, was developed by Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod, Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings , part of ASTM International Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys . “Since 1997, there has been increasing legislation, regulation and voluntary…, ASTM Committee B05 Next Meeting:, April 15-17, 2013, April Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Larry Muller, Chase Brass and Copper Co., Montpelier, Ohio, Phone: 419-485-8932; lmuller@chasebrass.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9307