The Importance of Engineering
There are a number of important elements in the production of specialty fasteners, not the least of which are materials, design and manufacturing. As you read further into this -catalog, you will get a better idea of the extraordinary steps taken by ARP to produce the very finest products of their kind on the market today. The key to success in all areas is personnel. And here’s where ARP’s cadre of highly qualified and dedicated specialists shines brightly.
The ARP Engineering Team
Two valuable resources in the design of ARP products are Dr. Kenneth Foster and Russell Sherman, P.E. Both men have extensive backgrounds in mechanical engineering, metallurgy and stress analysis. Their academic credentials are substantial and their real world experience equally impressive.
Dr. Foster has a Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Cornell University and has taught at several colleges. He was formerly the head of Stress & Dynamics at Hughes Aircraft, Space Systems division.
Mr. Sherman has been awarded a fellowship from A.S.M. International, and holds a number of fastener patents.
Some of the most valuable work done by Foster and Sherman includes analyzing various aspects of engine, chassis and driveline structural loads, and coming up with solutions to the problems at hand. In this manner, the ARP Research Team is able to continually expand the company’s product line.
ISO 9001 and AS9100 Compliance
ARP has added Robert Logsdon to its cadre of consultants. He comes to ARP with vast experience in the area of Metrology, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Acquisition and Configuration Management. Logsdon is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy of Metrology Engineering, the Defense Management College and U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology.
Additionally, ARP has one of the industry’s most complete in-house R&D/QC facilities and a wide variety of testing equipment. Through the combined efforts of Logsdon and ARP’s management team, the ISO 9001 Level 1 (Quality Manual), Level 2 (Quality System Procedures) and Level 3 (Work Instructions) documentation has been finalized and is being implemented. ARP is now ISO 9001 and AS9100 registered.
