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PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT GF-2149 lOUPTSS CALSU'TE RESEARCH OOinTIEg UESTnVr JOLT 25. 1950 On July 25th In Hr. Eckort's office at Bound Brock a nesting of the above ccccittee was held. The following rare present: Hs3ar3. Abraham, Conan, Eckert, Gordon, High, Uaxnell Item I.'' -Jteport of Calsillte Plant Operations - June 1$50 There was a brief discussion of the above June report including the follooi&g: a. Ur. Abraham questioned the apparent discrepancy between the gross profit figures indicated on the above report prepared at Gloucester and the F. & L. statement. Ur. High answered that the "net sales value" figures used at Gloucester rare necessarily estimated whereas the figures on the P. fit L. statement rare actual. Variations in freight cost to various sales* destinations caused the actual fig ures to vary from the estimated figures. The Gloucester actual cost figures on the above report mere agreed by all present to be accurate. b. Sven thou^i the groee profit figure of approximately 02300 is modest, Ur. Abraham expressed his pleasure that June operations rare in the black. The fact that the higher proportion of hlock to pipe covering in June ss compared to recent previous months was a major factor in the "black" figure situation was pointed out by Ur. Cowan. The writer also pointed out that the relative proportion of block to pipe covering in June was actually very close to the proportions in dicated on the Gloucester Calsillte Cost Survey. Item 2. Precision Holding Because of the following the writer reported there had been soma delay in the placing of the purchase order for precisian mold equipment for all sizes applicable to #1 Hiller: a. In view of the uncertainty as to steel supply the Purchasing Dept, were only able to get three bids with the greatest of difficulty. b. Before a vendor could make an intelligsnt bid for this Job it was necessary that he design and estimate the cost of the dies for pressing out our precision mold shapes. All in all each vender who quoted had a great deal of detail work to do before be could be in a position to quote. In spite of the above difficulties the writer reported thrt the order for the molds had been placed on July 12th with the initial deliver? GAF 14391 -2- expected in three masks, with the understanding that delivery of all of the above-mentioned precision molds should be completed by late September, in connection with the above, the work on the re-building of #1 Ulilsr to handle precision mold sizes has been underway for sometime and all in all the program outlined In ny letter of Uay 26th is being substantially followed. Item 3. 2UUler The writer reported that the design work on the conversion of #2 Millar to handle precision molded products was very nearly complete. In order to Improve the efficiency of the milling operation as indi cated In previous reports, #2 Miller has been re-designed to also take the upper range of sizes presently applicable to #1 Miller only down to and Including 3x1. Item 4. Segmental Block Millar With the present equipment the writer pointed out that production rates is connection with "dinwg of segmental block sere entirely too Ion to handle this product on a practical basis in any apprec iable volume. In this econecticn it mas suggested that a separate milling cutter designed to handle a numoer of sections at a time be considered, Ur. Abraham suggested that we reexamine our notes with reference to the equipment which J-U utilizes for this purpose. Mr. High indicated that Increases in the sales* volane of segmental products is probable. Item 3. Formula Research Ur. Abraham asked for Infoxxoaticn as to what had been done in connec tion with the proposals to Increase the proportion of fibre in the Calsilite formula. Ur. Eckert replied that asbestos fibre content had been increased on special orders of blocks for certain railroad use only. In connection with the furnishing of Calsilite material to the railroads, Ur. High reported that we had lost ground with the sale of our product to the New fork Central Railroad. In his opinion this loss was because of "internal railroad politics" rather than any quality dif ficulty. With the exception of the above Ur. Eckert indicated that no change in the formula had been made. Item 6. Cartons lir. High gave a brief resume of the development of the carton situation including the fallowing: a. That 200# test H. & D. cartons had been satisfactory. b. That 200# test Weber and similar cartons had been found highly unsatisfactory. c. That satisfactory results had been obtained since we used 275# test cartons. d. That arrangements had been made to test out cartons from the Union Bag Company. GAF 14392 -3 - Item 7. Milling Conalalnta Mr* High mentioned that wo had had no recent complaints from the standpoint of milling. The writer called attention to the fact that seme months ago we had obtained spare mi ning cutters which enabled our operators to properly maintain this item of equipment. This is the major factor counting for the reduction in milling com plaints. Item 8. Pine Covering in Copper Tubing Rimma Mr, High brought up the question of adding pipe covering in copper tubing sines to our line. It was Indicated that this problem could be worked out. It was evident that additional milling cutters would be necessary. Item 9. Pangborn Dust Collector The writer called attention to the fact that our Pangborn dust col lector is inadequate far paresent conditions, however, it is hoped that the reduction in "H~mne east* expected when precision molding methods are utilised will reduce tbs load an this dust collecting equipment to the point where it will be satisfactory. Item 10. Onmolding a. In connection with the experimental work done thus far vacuum unnoldlng has worked very nicely approximately 60% of the time, how ever when the sponge rubber face of the vacuus lifting mechanism fails to make a good contact, stumbling and excessive breakage re sults. Recently the writer had suggested to Mr. Robinson that sharp knife edge steel cups be tried in nlaee of the sponge rubber. It is our thought that sharp knife edges will cut through any minor inequalities and thus provide a good seal far the vacuum. A single unit for experimental purposes has been designed and will be con structed in our shops as soon as possible. Mr. Conan suggested that we consider obtaining help from outside consultants with refe rence to this tmmolding problem. b. Dr. Cordon described the improvement in block pan desigi which has been in successful experimental operation on a very limited scale for sometime. Dr. Gordon's design includes a block pan similar to our present block pans except in place of the solid plate bottom, he has provided an open skeleton frame bottom. The material is pre vented from flowing out of the bottom of the pan by meats of a sep arate and removable steel plate. hhen the material is unmolded from the pan, this plate ccoes out vdth tl block and thus pro tects the block itself against breakage. Dr. Gordon made the sug gestion with which we all concurred that approximately 50 block pans of his improved design should be purchased. The purchase of these block pans which are relatively inexpensive should give us a real commercial test on this apparent worthwhile idea. In order GAF 14393 to reduce rejects at the milling operation, Dr. Gordon further sug gested that we make our pans A" deep in place of 3h" Item 11. "Maai.infl of p. c. Sections Ur. Abraham questioned whether our proposed precision molded products would "nest". Ur. High answered, "Yes". Item 12. Visit to Carey Operation While the possibility of haring soon of our people visit the new Carey insulation operation was discussed, it was decided that this visit would not be wise at this time. Item 13. Uundet Insulation Operation Ur. High mentioned his visit to Uundet where be saw a very ingenuous machine designed by L. S. Rossner which was capable of automatically handling block blanks from a pile to the fully milled product and placed in cartons. Item 14. flaie<nts Cement There was a brief discussion of Calailite cement and It was decided that for the time being our files should be closed with reference to this item. Ur. High mentioned a special type of cement for the F.H.A. and also for the Navy. Item 15. High `Temperature Block Or. Gordon reported that the filter press mold necessary for the produc tion of this equipment was delivered sometime ago and that he had made soma initial experiments. During these experiments it was found neces sary to reenforce the flat plate for the mold and to provide a larger pressure tank. Ur. Robinson ordered this tank several weeks ago and it was scheduled for shipment from Chicago on the 24th. As soon as the necessary additional equipment arrives. Dr. Gordon vdll continue his experiments with this item. Dr. Gordon indicated that the approx imate formula for this high temperature block is as follower Lime - Scrap Calsilite - 3R Asbestos Fibre- Pearlite - Dlatcoaceous Sarth - 20g 30 10 10 30 WSf% The above formula was worted out by Dr. Gordon. Item 16. Johns-tlanvllla Thermoabestoa In response to Ur. Abraham's question it was indicated that Dr. Gordon's laboratory report dated July 24th outlined his findings with reference to the J-U product. GAF 14394 -5- Item 17. Research cm Calail^-ts Pin* Covarinp by Rwfcruelcn Methods Dr. Gordon showed a amr'1" of pre-eet material of consistency suitable for extrusion and indicated that sodb simple plunger type ex trusion apparatus was cn order which would place him In a position to make email samples by this method. The question of patenting this pre-set and extrusion method came up and Ur. Abraham expressed the view that we should not consider a process patent at this time. The research work in connection with this method will be continued. Item 18. plants Corrosive Action Claim cn Steel In view of the fact that Calailite material is basic in its reaction, it was the concensus of opinion of those present that it could have no corrosive action upon steel. Item 19. Order Situation Versus Warehouse Ur. High Indicated that receipts of Calailite orders are slow at the present time, however, our warehouse stock is also low. It was his opinion which is shared by Ur. Robinson and the writer that if the present order situation continues, our warehouse space will be full on or about September let. There was same discussion of intensifying the Calailite sales' effort and possibly increasing the sales' force with reference to this item. Ur. Abraham stated that he would dis cuss this point with Ur. Woodward upon his return. AAli/mgl A. A. UAH11 GAF 14395 Ur* Herbert Abraham, New York July 28, 1950 lieaars. Conan, VanAkin, Ectort, High, Robicecn, Gordon, Letcher Subjecti 1HNUTSS CALSHITE RESEARCH CCULUTTEE MEETING - BOUND BROCK, N. J. - JULY 25, 1950 - Enclosed, herewith, yon will find cor nrite-^qs of the Minutes of the sub ject meeting. AAU/falgl Edo, Ca A. A. UAXTZELL GAF 14390