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search's Yih-Ho, because the waterjet trims cardboard without crushing it. Its own software. Flow Research, with about 55 jet cutters installed and some 1G0 sold over its five-year lifetime, is aggressively marketing its integrated approach to the boxboard industry. The company developed its own software for Weyerhaeuser and has sold 72 similar systems to Gcnco International, a West German manufacturer of boxboard pro duction equipment. "We're offering the basic $30,000 machine or the complete system," says Yih-Ho. An even more sophisticated system is scheduled for delivery in December to Oxford Industries Inc., a large apparel manufacturer. The computerized system that will control the cutter was dcvel- | oped by CAMSCO Inc., of Richardson, I Tex., to create patterns for garments of " varied size from a single sample size. It, "nestles" them into the beat arrange ment for minimum material waste. INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION with water In the past, camsco's machine would then map out full-sized patterns on paper, which were then placed on mate rial and cut out by hand. The Oxford system will swap a waterjet cutter for the plotter that drew the patterns; it can cut more than 100 layers of material at Researchers proved a decade ago that a thing a saw does, but without the noise. once. John P. Hunter Jr., Oxford's vice high-pressure jet of water could slice dust, or tool wear," says Walter W. president for research and development, like a knife through such material as Thrush, director of product engineering predicts that the new system's accuracy cardboard, fabric, and asbestos. Since at GM's Inland Div. The division's wall reduce waste by allowing pieces to then, several companies have put water- Dayton (Ohio) plant uses a McCartney be placed so their lines touch. "We can't jet cutters to work doing just that. But jet cutter to trim 40% of the division's do that with steel rule dies or hand because most of the early waterjet appli brake lining output, and G.M has ordered knives," he says. cations were shrouded in secrecy, the a second McCartney machine to double The CAMSCO system uses jet cutters market has been slow to develop. its water-cutting capacity. "The initial purchased from Flow Research or Petro- Now the waterjet market is picking up investment is the biggest problem," says dyne Corp., an industry newcomer based momentum fast, however. Companies Thrush, "but the total cost of operation in Longview, Tex. The company has sold such as General Motors Corp., which uses a waterjet to trim brake li -ing Waterjets gain acceptance six of the systems, priced between $175,000 and $250,000, to apparel mak material, are turnjng to the still-devel as production tools; some ers, furniture upholsterers, and footwear oping technology to help meet federal have computerized controls noise and dust regulations, cut down on companies, according to Richard R. Jaffe, camSC J's general manager. material waste, or simplify maintenance. is less than with the carbide saws we So far, McCartney has been consider And some--in footwear, clothing, and were using." ably more cautions about the future for boxboard plants -- arc marrying jet cut The GM system works at simple, sueli highly sophisticated, expensive sys ters to computer controls. straight-hne cutting. Flow Research sees tems. "We have no role at all to play in The two suppliers that dominate the a much bigger market for more sophisti developing computerized control equip waterjet industry--McCartney Mfg. Co. cated machines. It has just delivered an ment," says Gerald K. Faaborg, manag and Flow Research Inc.--say that cus example of what it has in mind: the first er of fluids and cutting systems at tomers are beginning to treat, the waterjet system in the U. S. controlled McCartney, a subsidiary of Ingersoll- waterjet cutter as a production tool by a minicomputer. Rand Co. "Our forte is hardware." rather than an experimental device. And The $300,000 system was bought by McCartney machines have been used to Yih-Ho Pao, president of Flow Research, Weyerhaeuser Co. for its corrugated cut footwear pieces in three computer is bullish on sales. "The market should cardboard production plant in Austin, ized systems, one of them developed by be more than $10 million in 1977," he Minn. A battery of six Flow Research Genesco Inc., the U. S. apparel manufac says, "and automation could make it $1 jets will slit board as it spews out at 500 turing giant, and two now under devel billion eventually." ft. per minute, while mechanical devices opment by Britain's Shoe & Allied High investment. Waterjets use a "high- score the board for later folding. The Trades Research Assn. But in these pressure intensifier" pump to boost system is tied into a minicomputer that cases the computer software has been water pressure as high as 00,000 psi, stores up to 75 different order sizes. It developed by the buyer. then blast it through a nozzle only about can reposition the cutters and scorers to Petrodyne has only four prototype 0.008 in. in diameter at twice the speed within J/-in. accuracy in seven seconds. machines in use. But it clearly sees boom of sound. The resulting stream can The system eliminates rotating knives times ahead. "1 think we've got a bear by punch through most nonmetallic mate and the manpower needed to sharpen the tail," dcclarrs President Cecil B. rials without many of the problems of and rei'osition them. And it produces Greer. "There are so many applications, conventional tools. "It does the same cleaner cuts, according to Flow Re it's hard to tell how far it will all go." 72 B BUSINESS WEEK: November 1, 1975 f- tr, '1 INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FMSI 06759 FRICTION MATERIALS STANDARDS INSTITUTE, INC.', E-210 ROUTE #4, PARAMUS, N.J. 07652 November 16, 1976 TO: ASBESTOS STUDY COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Correspondence relating to asbestos Over the past several weeks I have received copies of correspondence relating to the asbestos problem. In late October 1976 Mr. Bob Hereness of the Asbestos Information Association contacted me concerning a letter he sent to the EPA. In particular he was concerned with a request that EPA issued for proposals for possible economic impact studies of certain toxic substances. In the request for proposals EPA sent along an enclosure for illustrative purposes. I am enclosing copies of Mr. Hereness' letter to EPA, the letter of the EPA of 2 August 1976, along with Enclosure IV. In Enclosure IV, the EPA used asbestos brake and clutch linings as an example of the type of proposal that the Contractor might be dealing with. In this example, EPA described an economic impact study where asbestos containing friction materials could not be used in motor vehicles in the U.S. As you will note, Mr. Mereness was upset by the use of these illustrations. He felt also that the Institute and its members would be upset by the example used for asbestos containing brake linings and clutch facings. Also, he suggested that our association may wish to comment directly to EPA on the use of this illustration. I will discuss this with the acting Chairman of the Committee and would be pleased to receive other comments. Another association (ASIA) sent along a copy of a letter that they had received. This letter was sent out by a law firm in Philadelphia soliciting litigation where suits might be pressed against drug companies and other third parties where workman's compensation might be involved. In particular, I call your attention to the last paragraph of this letter where they were soliciting cases involving exposure to asbestos. This letter emphasizes third party liability where originally workmans compensation would have been involved. Where injury from asbestos might be alleged by those working in brake service shops, the primary liability may be with workman's compensation. However, it would appear that this law firm is seeking third party actions, and these could possibly be against those who supply brake linings and clutch facings. It has been suggested that the third party liability problem might be alleviated in the future if the Institute were to publish in its catalogs recommended procedures on handling brake linings and clutch facings. This is an item that the Asbestos Study Committee might consider for the Institute's catalogs. This too is an item I will discuss with the acting Chairman of this Committee. E. W. Drislane Executive Director CC: Officers & Board of Directors FMSI 06760 I aw rt\ ric.rs Shun & D rook man. p. a 60S LAND TITLE 0UH.OJNG nice curststrict PHILADELPHIA. PA 19HO lOtuM p *C!>6 An** Coot SIS .'OSEPH O SHFiN* KELVIN 6HOOKMA.N AUAN M DAfiCTOW PARR^r S V AC HC 5. OF r.OUM^f L ttwis j riNrs^cNE f-*MUCL ABPAAtsaN AMES Tefit-OUU' 'UIWPCM 0>5TBC1 or CCHW*'*'* July, 1976 MICHAEL IANNUZ2I (1*27*t964t CABLE AOORCS5 JORMCL MONTGOMERY COUNTY OF, *49 MEWION ROAD MERtON, PA 1906G TELEPHONE MO 7 0131 To mj7 Colleagues in Lav; I h questions' for your consideration First, why does a lawyer usually sue the doctor and very seldom the drug company where there is a drug related injury? , Second, why does a lawyer usually collect only workmen's com pensation where there mav be a valid third party claim for personal injuries against a manufacturer or designer of a product? It has been our experience that many suits against physicians should in reality be actions against drug companies and that many workmen's compensation cases should proceed into third party claims against the manufacturer, designer or distributor of a product. If you find a result which is not reasonably related to an initial injury or an initial condition, ask yourself if a drug reaction may not have taken place. In a workmen's compensation case, ask yourself if an action does not lie against a third party for a design defect or failure to produce a safe produce. Naturally, this does not mean that every drug reaction or that every injury resulting from a product is compensable. It does mean that these matters should be investigated thoroughly. This office will accept the forwarding of work in drug liti gation and in product manufacture and design litigation. In addi tion, this office would be willing to accept cases involving injury or death from exposure to asbestos particularly where such exposure has been to an employee at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and other places of employment. This office represents approximately 70 litigants in asbestos actions resulting in injury or death. Sincerely FMSI 06761 vjfell ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION NORTH AMERICA titWXWIWBII 1835 K Street, N.W., Washington, D C. 20006 (202) 223-4885 27 October 1976 Dr. Andrew Breidenbach Assistant Administrator for Water & Hazardous Materials Environmental Protection Agency 401 M Street, S.W., Rm W-1037 Washington, D. C. 20460 ' Dear Dr. Breidenbach: * I am sorry I was unable to meet with you this past Friday to discuss the use of asbestos cement pipe and asbestos brake and clutch linings as a "sample research request" in the Request For Proposal No. WA 76-B231, distributed by EPA letter of August 2, 1976. I know John Autry of Johns-Manville Corp. and Joseph Jackson of the Asbestos Cement Pipe Producers Association ably voiced the industry's objection to the use of these locked-in asbestos containing products as the single example of "sample research request," Epclosufe IV, for possible studies on the economic impact of selected control options for particular toxic substances. The EPA letter came to our attention only a few days ago.. We were surprised that we did not have the opportunity to discuss the contents of Enclosure IV of the document with your people. As you know it is an objective of this Association to maintain close liaison and cooperate fully with EPA in those matters of mutual interest. Certainly, even in a "sample research request" it is less than fair an$ highly presumptive to suggest a requirement} "that no A/C, pipe be produced or installed in the U.S. from two (2) years from a specified date" or "no asbestos containing friction products be utilized in any motor vehicle produced or im ported into the United States from two (2) years from a specified date." We are unaware of any scientific data that would justify the extreme suggestions contained in the "sample research request." We believe public distribution of Enclosure IV to the EPA letter can in itself have an adverse impact on the asbestos industry even if not intended* Though asbestos has recently been listed among 65 toxic pollutants, to single out products FMSl 06762 I Page 2 * associated with asbestos for illustrative purposes in the EPA letter seems to us to be unwarranted and discriminatory. We believe reference to asbestos containing products, that is A/C pipe and asbestos brake and clutch lining in Enclosure IV of the EPA letter, gives the reader the impression of pre conceived opinions or attitudes leading to public misap prehensions. Though it is:our understanding responses to the RFP are now being evaluated, we believe that it would be proper to advise the recipients of the August 2 letter that Enclosure IV was developed for illustration purposes only and does not necessarily reflect fact or opinions of the federal government with regard to the toxic effect of asbestos containing materials or actions contemplated by EPA with regard to asbestos containing products, in this instance A/C pipe and asbestos brake and clutch . linings. ' .J : i '' We would appreciate hearing from you on this matter. ` Sincerely yours. Executive Director cc: MEMBERS Adrian May, Esq., Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft . 'Mr. John Autry, Johns-Manville Corp. (Washington office) ' Mr. Joseph Jackson, A/C Pipe Producers Assn. Mflr, E. Drislane, Friction Materials Standards Institute RHM: v ; ' '' ;: . i * x: ' > * FMSI 06763 $agtk?-\| L, . UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20460 AUG 1973 ! Gentlemen: Subject: Request for Proposal No. WA 76-B231 You are invited to submit to the Environmental Protection Agency a proposal for a study of the Economic Impact of Selected Control Options for Particular Toxic Substances. 7^ The Period of Performance for completion of the work called for in the enclosed Statement of V7ork will be 24 months. It is anticipated that a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) term contract will result from this solicitation; however, the Government reserves the right to award another type of contract. , Your "Technical Proposal" shall be submitted in accordance with the enclosed Technical Proposal Instructions. Your price or cost breakdown shall be submitted by separately identifiable tasks, utilizing DD Form 633-4 or Optional Form 60, which shall be completed in accordance with the enclosed "Business Proposal Instructions." The Technical Proposal and the cost or price breakdown shall be separate and complete in themselves so that evaluation of them may be accomplished concurrently and independently. The Technical Proposal shall be precise, factual, and complete, and not contain any reference to cost. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of your proposal or in making necessary studies or designs for the preparation thereof. Nor does it commit the Government to procure or contract for said services or supplies. It is also brought to your atten tion that the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this proposed procurement. RFP WA 76-B231 enclosure! Page 1 of 2 pages SAMPLE RESEARCH REQUEST Economic Impact of Selected Control Options for Asbestos For bidding purposes, the Contractor shall provide a detailed plan of study for conducting this effort and shall provide an estimated cost breakdown. I. Work Description The Contractor shall assess the economic impact of the following control options regarding asbestos products: A. Asbestos Cement Pipe (A/C Pipe): 1. Require that no A/C pipe be produced or installed in the U.S. from two (2) years from a specified date. 2. , Require that all A/C pipe be precoated at the manufacturing plant to such a degree that no migra tion of asbestos will occur during the installed life of the pipe (50 years). 3. Require that all water treatment plants and/or water supply facilities provide pH, alkalinity and hardness adjustment resulting in a noncorLosive treated water for any distribution system that contains or is planned to contain A/C pipe. B. Asbestos Brak^ and Clutch Linings: 1. Require that no asbestos containing friction pro ducts be utilized in any motor vehicle produced or imported into the United States from two (2) years from a specified date. 2. Require that no asbestos containing friction products be utilized in any motor vehicle produced or imported into the United States in such a way that any asbestos emissions may occur from normal urs of such vehicles. Controls to prevent such emissions would not be required for maintenance work. FMSI 06765