D. Alan Frederick
Materials Joining Group
Materials Science & Technology Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P.O. Box 2008
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6096
Phone: (865) 574-4809
Fax: (865) 574-4928
e-mail: frederickda@ornl.gov
Research Interests:
Mr. Frederick is experienced in performing and managing a wide variety of tasks in the materials research area including high-energy electron and laser beam welding, resistance welding, automatic gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, submerged arc and many other welding processes. Also experimental testing of materials, alloys, systems, and components, ~oint design and fixturing, development of technical procedures, and quality assurance testing and inspection. He provides support to senior research staff members and guidance and direction to subordinates.
Experience:
12/89 To Present - Technologist, Metals and Ceramics Division, ORNL
- Developed the welding parameter variables for the electron and laser beam welding processes for the RPS/ARPS Program
- Developed technical, specialized resistance welding tasks for the PNGV Program
- Designed and developed parameter variables and procedures for the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
- Conducts materials testing and analysis using the GEEBLE 1500 and GLEEBLE 3500 Digital Thermal/Mechanical Simulator
- Designed and implemented tantalum joining processes for research projects within the Physics Division
- Primary role for welds in the NPR Program
- Operates wide variety of computer controlled machines and equipment
- Developed electron beam welding procedures and parameters for ANS/SNS Program
- Completed iridium alloy weld development for the Space Program
- Developed EB welding procedure for KAPL and HSST Programs
- Conducted heat treating and brazing and electron beam welding procedures and parameters for the DIIID Antennae
- Co-authored four technical papers
- Conducted Seawolf specimen preparation and data collection
- Conducts vanadium welds (GTA, SIGMA-JIG, Electron beam)
- Performs welding and testing of various refractory alloys (Electron/Laser beam, Sigma-Jig)
- Conducts computer controlled electron beam welding of various metals and alloys and performs laser beam welding of various metals and alloys
- Prepares joining procedures and processes
- Conducts joint design and evaluation and participates in advanced materials Joining research
- Tests effects of materials weldability in diverse environmental conditions
- Conducts brazing - vacuum furnace, tube furnace, and induction
2/81 TO 12/89 - Technologist, Knoxville Sheet Metal
- TN Key operator of the four CNC units
- Key operator for the Metal Burning Systems
- Designer of programs for use with CNC units utilizing blueprints, guidelines, and operating standards
- Responsible for design and editing of complex drawings
- Designer and fabricator of sheet metal plates and alloys
- Responsible for heat and air conditioning installation of systems and components, repair and maintenance |
11/80 to 2/81 - Technician/Draftsman, Henshaw Heat and Air
- Provide installation of heat, air, ventilation and refrigeration systems
- Key designer and draftsman of floor plans and ventilation systems
3/79 TO 11/80 - Installation Mechanic, The Hopkins Company
- Provide installation of heat, air, ventilation and refrigeration systems
10/77 to 3/79 - Installation Mechanic, Dave's Central Service
- Provide installation of heat, air, ventilation and refrigeration systems
Publications and Societies:
- J.F.King. D. A. Frederick, "Correlation of Weld Defects With Ultrasonic Test Indications in Nickel-Aluminum Bronze", ORNL/TM-12618, Jan. 1994
- E. K. Ohriner, G. M. Goodwin, D. A. Frederick, "Effect of Oxygen Content of Glove-Box and Thorium Content of DOP-26 Iridium Alloy on Gas-Tungsten-Arc Weldability", Letter Report No. 0629-90, June 1990
- E. K. Ohriner, G. M. Goodwin, D. A. Frederick, "Effects of Water Vapor Level in Glove-Box Atmosphere on Gas-Tungsten-Arc Welding of DOP-26 Iridium Alloy", Letter Report No. 0831-86-90, Aug. 1990
- E. K. Ohriner, G. M. Goodwin, D. A. Frederick, "Weldability of DOP-26 Iridium Alloy: Effects of Welding Gas and Alloy Composition", Ninth Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems, Jan. 1992
- N. S. Clark, J. L. Mango, B.J.Mcintyre, R. J. Murcek, D. A. Frederick, G. M. Goodwin, J. D. McNabb, R. W. Reed, UEvaluation of Welding Techniques", Metal And Ceramics Dickinson, June 1995
- American Welding Society, Northeast Tennessee Section,Publicity Chairman; 1993, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98,99, 2000; Section Secretary; 1997
Skills:
- Very versatile in all welding processes, such as electron beam, laser, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, and processes development.
- Can operate many computer controlled machines and equipment ¥ Strong procedure development capabilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Complete tasks with little or no direction 1
Recognition:
- Group Achievement Award for the Cassini Program Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator and Radioisotope Heater Unit Team, NASA, April, 1998
- Distinguished Achievement Award for Technical Support Personnel, Metals and Ceramics Division, 1997
- ORNL Science Honors Workshop, Leaders of the Evaluation of Weldability and Joining Techniques Research Team, 1992, 1994, and 1995.
- Publicity Chairman, American Welding Society - Northeast Tennessee Section, 1993-2000.
Education and Training:
- Electron Beam Welder Operation; 1118196; PTR-Precision Technologies, Inc.; New System Training for #686
- Gleeble 1500 Thermal/Mechanical Material Testing System; 616197& 3500 9130199; Dynamic Systems Inc
- Modern Furnace Brazing; 24 hours, 11/12/92; Wall Colmonoy Corporation
- Metallurgy for the Non Metallurgists; ORNL
- AS Degree, Pellissippi State Community College, Mechanical Engineering
- Central High School, H. V. A. C. Refrigeration Program
- Fulton High School, A. C. C. A. Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Program
- Clinton High School, 1974 Graduate
