flows, materials with different melt temperatures
can be extruded. These properties are particularly
important for the production of flame-retardant
materials, such as LSOH. Another advantage are
the separately heated head zones. As a result, the
required production temperature can be controlled
even better and constantly monitored during
production. This achieves stable process conditions
for the entire production time, even with changing
processing temperatures.
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Benefits
• Easier to use due to co-extrusion
• Material savings thanks to the possible processing
of thinner filler wall thicknesses
• Prevent problems by eliminating an additional
intermediate cooling path and cable drying
AMETEK SMP Wallingford Appoints
University of Pittsburgh Graduate
Hunter Stept as New Process Engineer
High-purity metal strip and wire manufacturer, AMETEK Specialty
Metal Products (SMP) Wallingford, is delighted to announce the
appointment of Hunter Stept as Process Engineer at its Specialty
Metal Products division in Wallingford.
Stept, originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a
recent graduate of the University of Pittsburgh,
PA. He received a Bachelor of Science degree
in Materials Engineering with a specialization
in nanotechnology. During his time studying
and working as an intern in Pittsburgh, Hunter
gained valuable technical skills that will enable
him to become a key asset to the company.
Stept will report to Bob Trussell, Plant Engineering
Manager, and will support the Engineering Manager,
Operations Manager and Quality Manager at
AMETEK SMP Wallingford to help build a robust
manufacturing system. He will focus primarily on
operational excellence, improvements to equipment
and processes, quality control, cost-reduction
initiatives, increasing yield and new product
development.
“I am pleased to welcome Hunter Stept to the
engineering team and look forward to working
closely with him for many years to come,” said
Trussell. “Hunter joins us at an exciting time as our
customers continue to rely on our range of high
purity metal strip, wire and engineered shaped
components for critical applications across a range of
global markets.”
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www.ametekmetals.com
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