General Cable
Technical Manager, Rod and Strip Products
Alcan Ingot 1984 - 2012
Technical Manager
Education:
Agh University of Science and Technology 1973 - 1978
Masters, Metallurgical Engineering
Skills:
Product Development Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Electronics Process Improvement Product Management Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Process Engineering
Danny Elder - Montoursville PA, US Janusz Sekunda - Williamsport PA, US
International Classification:
H01B005/08
US Classification:
029825000, 174128100, 174130000
Abstract:
A process of producing an overhead transmission conductor. The process comprises: (a) continuously hot rolling a bar of AA 1350 aluminum or a similar aluminum alloy to form a rod; (b) hot-coiling the rod at a temperature preferably in a range of about 300 to 400 C. to provide an aluminum electrical conductor rod having an electrical conductivity in a range of 61.8 to 64.0% IACS and a tensile strength in a range of 8,500 to 14,000 psi; (c) without subjecting the rod to an annealing treatment, drawing the rod into wire: and (d) stranding the wire into cable to form the overhead transmission conductor. The invention also relates to an ACSS conductor produced by the process.
- Highland Heights KY, US Janusz Stanislaw Sekunda - Williamsport PA, US Jean Bilodeau - Jonquiere, CA
International Classification:
B23K 35/28 C22C 21/08 B23K 35/02
Abstract:
Aluminum welding alloys with improved welding performance are disclosed. The aluminum welding alloys include high loading levels of magnesium and one or more surface active elements and arc stabilizer elements. Methods of making and using the aluminum welding alloys are further disclosed.
Aluminum Alloy Wires With High Strength And High Electrical Conductivity
- Highland Heights KY, US - Skokie IL, US Janusz Stanislaw Sekunda - Williamsport PA, US Nhon Q. Vo - Winchester MA, US Francisco U. Flores - Waltham MA, US
Aluminum alloy wires with improved electrical conductivity and improved ultimate tensile strength are disclosed. The aluminum alloys include magnesium, silicon, and copper and are formed without a solution heat treatment. The aluminum alloy wires are useful as conductors for overhead transmission lines. Methods of making the aluminum alloy wires are further disclosed.
Welding Wires Formed From Improved Aluminum-Magnesium Alloys
Aluminum-magnesium alloys useful as welding wire and mechanical support are disclosed. The aluminum-magnesium alloys exhibit improved cold wire drawing performance. Grain refiners and methods of forming the aluminum-magnesium alloys are further disclosed.
Cables And Wires Having Conductive Elements Formed From Improved Aluminum-Zirconium Alloys
- Highland Heights KY, US - Skokie IL, US Janusz Stanislaw Sekunda - Williamsport PA, US Richard Stephen Baker - Cumming GA, US Nicholas John Duer - Highland Heights KY, US Nhon Q. Vo - Skokie IL, US
A conductive element of a cable or a wire is formed of an improved aluminum-zirconium alloy. The aluminum-zirconium alloy further includes an inoculant. The aluminum-zirconium alloy exhibits excellent ultimate tensile strength values and resistance to heat. Bonding wires formed from an improved aluminum-zirconium alloy exhibiting certain ultimate tensile strength values, fatigue resistance and/or creep rates are also described. Methods of forming cables and wires are also further disclosed.