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MANUFACTURING AND E' 'NEERING DIVISION MEETING - 1/72 Page U With regard to other plants, Bill Fletcher feels he is not getting enough quality information. Chicago, however, was set up with a quality control system on the APC. Specific problem in the Mark IV with the Proflox rings is that there are many rings which are too hard. These rjngs are on hand and test rings are going into the mills. The reclaimed water system was discussed at some length. Dr. Phoenix requested that Phil Partington put pressure on sales to accept the variance on Seal-on. Still having problems with new recipes, especially in Steel Mill. Asbestosfree recipes to continue to be tested, provided this can be handled frqa production point of view. Phil Partington to follow through with the p1anning. Phil Partington reported the scrap levels in the Foundry Division have been good this month. Biggest problem in the scrap seems to be in the Moldcote area. Phil Partington to get into this with regard to Detroit Gray Iron. Super Sam Prof lex*board looks good and this problem seems to be solved. Further tests to be done. A good improvement has been shown on quality on Super Sam products at Mt. Braddock. Ashland boards to be followed up as far as tooling and improvements. Bill Fletcher will continue to pursue Kalminex and dip tank. The only problem at Cucamonga is that some of the Ferrux was not up to specification. This was taken up with John Wilton. Norm Bogert reported floor installation of materials control is going very well with the exception of the Moldcote room. Steps are being taken on this. Dr. Phoenix questioned whether space could be made available in this area; Bill Fletcher said this area is always occupied. Mr. Siders said materials control programming is underway, with all assurances that schedule will be met. Finished goods should be going on the program sometime in January. Phil Partington stated that, after the inventory, it will be 100% on the transfer material for finished goods. Dr. Phoenix asked whether the Mt. Braddock inventory shortage has been corrected. Phil Partington stated there is now a ticket system. Mr. Siocrs will check the effect on book inventory. 0836