Leo Furlage provided GD&T training to companies in the Pacific Rim
region. Leo is a senior CMM Programmer with process
control experience in the aerospace industry and is proficient
using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SQL, and Visual
Basic.
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include: |
- CMM/CNC Programming
- Lean Initiatives/Value
Stream Mapping
- Statistical Process
Control (SPC)
- Quality/Continuous
Improvement
- CAD/3-D Modeling
- ASME CERTIFIED in
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Position
Theroy
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Professional Experience
MOOG, INC. - Aircraft Controls Group, East Aurora, New York 1974 - 2006
Senior CMM Programmer (1996 - 2006)
Prepare electronic code and detailed inspection instructions for
the operation of numerical controlled (N/C) inspection
equipment, using "learn programming" and "off-line" programming
methods. Create solid models using CAD systems. Debug Coordinate
Measuring Machine (CMM) executive software. Resolve problems
with part inspection programs and resolve systems issues with
Computer Aided Inspection (CAI) system manufacturers. Develop
algorithms, which optimize part inspection programs. Verify and
test machine malfunctions. Resolve system interface problems.
Develop communication software. Address other issues associated
with advanced CAI systems. Schedule other CMM programmer work
assignments.
- Member of
Manufacturing and Engineering Value Stream Mapping
Team that achieved 35% reduction in non-recurring
engineering costs and a 30% reduction in recurring
costs.
- Member of “Standard
Features Team” developing associative “User Defined
Features” for Design, Manufacturing and Inspection
CAD systems.
- Member of “Manifolds
Assemblies Process Team” improving processes through
Lean Initiatives/Continuous Improvement.
- Traveled to the
Philippines to set up CMM systems and train
production employees at a company-owned
manufacturing facility.
- Act as company CMM
point contact for the Aircraft Controls Group,
interfacing with all divisions worldwide.
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CMM Programmer (1988 - 1996)
Using "learn programming" and "off-line" programming systems,
prepared control data for operation of CMMs. Developed
descriptive text for all output data of measured results.
Prepared detailed inspection instructions for nexus with control
data. Created solid models, using CAD systems. Interfaced with
engineering disciplines through concurrent engineering to
determine and plan inspection requirements.
Inspector - Numerical Controls (1980 - 1983; 1983 - 1988)
Ensured compliance to quality control requirements of a large
variety of numerically controlled machining centers.
Model Shop Layout / Process Inspector (1983 - 1984)
Determined and planned inspection requirements. Performed a wide
variety of precision inspection operations on prototype
hardware.
Numerical Controls Machinist (1975 - 1980)
Operated and set up a wide variety of numerically controlled
machining centers.
Lathe Operator (1974 - 1975)
Education and Training
Tec-Ease Training (Don Day)
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Position Theory
Statistical Process Control Training (40 hours), 2002
Histograms, Normal Distribution, Variables & Attribute Control
Charts, Process Capability
National Silma CimStation Inspection Users Conference (20
hours), 2002
Inspection Techniques, Post Processors, CAD Interfaces, Program
Optimization/Verification, Advanced Features, Workcell Setup
Unigraphics CAD (Custom V15 - V18) Training (12 hours), 2002
Tec-Ease Inc., Presented by Don Day (24 hours), 2002
Fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing- AMSE
Y14.5M-1994
Value Stream Mapping Training (12 hours), 2001
UG V13-V15 Transition Training (8 hours), 1998
UG Manager Training, (40 hours), 1998
Zeiss CMM User Group Conference (24 hours), 1997
Unigraphics EDS Training (40 hours), 1997
3D Modeling with V11 CAD System
Zeiss CMM User Conference (24 hours), 1996
Data Acquisition Comparison (CMM/CNC), Electronic Results
Reporting, Probing Strategies, R&R Studies on CMM Accuracy, CMM
Accuracy Verification, Effects of Data Density on Measurement
Uncertainty, Digitizing Using Holos, SPC Data Collection, Umess
300/Umess UX Data Conversion, Alignment Strategies
Unigraphics EDS Training (40 hours), 1996
3D Modeling with V10 CAD system
Zeiss CMM User Conference (40 hours), 1995
Comparison of Different Probing Technologies, Calibration of CMM,
Daily Maintenance, UNIX- Introduction to the Operating Systems,
Manipulating of Digitized Data, Probe Calibration Techniques
Silma CimStation (40 hours), 1994
Operation of Silma Off-Line Programming System and Use of DMIS
Programming Language
Unigraphics Training (40 hours), 1993
3D Modeling with V9 CAD System
Zeiss Umess 300 (40 hours), 1988
Operation and Programming of Zeiss MC850 CMM
Tecnicomp SPC 1 Basic Series (24 hours), 1988
X Bar and R Charting, Attributes and Variables Charting,
Interpreting and Recording Statistical Data
Interaction Program, Moog Training Center (8 hours), 1987
Brown & Sharpe Validator Measurement (40 hours), 1982
Operation and Programming of Validator CMM with HP 85
AIQR Seminar (24 hours), 1981
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, True Position Theory
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