Kai Hartman
Assistant Professor
Department of Design Engineering Technology
(260) 665-4638 | hartmank@trine.edu
Areas of Expertise:
Nonferrous Metallurgy
Nonferrous Casting (sand and permanent mold, as well as continuous casting)
Continuous Copper Extrusion and Draw-Hardening
Destructive Testing of Metallic Materials
Machine Design and Repair
3-D modeling: SolidWorks and others
Degrees Earned:
Bachelor of Science, Trine University.
Master of Science, Trine University.
Work History:
Trine University | Present
- Assistant Professor
Premium Defense and Aerospace Aluminum Foundry | 5 Years
Copper Casting and Plating Company | 3 Years
Publications:
“Effect of Different Chill Materials on Aluminum Casting Solidifcation and Mechanical Properties” Steve Robison, AFS, Schaumburg, Ill., Stephen Gonczy, Gateway Materials Technology, Mt. Prospect, Ill.; Kai Hartman, Denison Industries, Denison, Texas; Robin Foley, University of Alabama, Birmingham, Ala.
