Here at Mendoza Metallurgy, I aim to provide accessible metallurgy to businesses of any size. Whether you require training for your operators or a technical resource, I will bring my knowledge and experience to bear on the problem.
-Dr. Alvaro Mendoza
Education
Materials Science & Engineering at University of Florida
Degrees: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.
Specialty: Metallurgy
Focus: Nickel-based Superalloys
Dissertation: Establishing a Methodology for Thermo-Mechanical Refurbishment of Nickel-based Superalloy Aeroengine Components
Experience
PCC Structurals - Alloy Service Center
Metallurgist - [Portland, OR]
Master Alloy Melting
Investment Casting
Revert Processing
Alloy Selection
Materials and Process Qualifications
Process Audits
Defect Analysis
Training for Operators, Supervisors and Customers
Firth-Rixson Forgings (Howmet-Aerospace)
Metallurgist - [Savannah, GA]
Isothermal Forging
Heat Treatment
Mechanical Testing
Materials Characterization
Coating Processes and Parameters
Microscopy
Why Metallurgy Matters
I was recently on a podcast hosted by Greg Sheldon, a Canadian veteran of the metals industry and all-around metals enthusiast. We had a great discussion of what is metallurgy?, why it matters? and all points in between.