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Laurent B Chappuis

from Grosse Ile, MI
Age ~68

Laurent Chappuis Phones & Addresses

  • 8600 Church Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 (313) 608-6584
  • 5545 Radnor St, Detroit, MI 48224 (313) 343-0860
  • 1251 Beaconsfield St, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 (313) 822-3647
  • Grosse Pointe Park, MI
  • 8600 Church Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 (313) 822-3647

Work

Position: Clerical/White Collar

Education

Degree: Graduate or professional degree

Resumes

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President

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Location:
8600 Church Rd, Grosse Ile, MI 48138
Industry:
Automotive
Work:
Light Metal Consultants
President

Ford Motor Company Nov 2002 - Nov 2009
Section Supvsr, Stamping Cae

Ford Motor Company Jun 2002 - Nov 2002
Aluminium Process Supervisor

Ford Motor Company Jun 2000 - Jun 2002
Aluminium Production Implementation Supervisor

Ford Motor Company May 1991 - Jun 2000
Technical Expert, Lightweight Stampings
Education:
Wayne State University 1996 - 1999
Master of Science, Masters, Management, Engineering
Epfl (École Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne) 1975 - 1980
Master of Science, Masters, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Lean Manufacturing
Engineering
Finite Element Analysis
Manufacturing
Cae
Materials
Manufacturing Engineering
Product Development
Machine Tools
Process Engineering
Automotive
Continuous Improvement
Root Cause Analysis
Lean Software Development
Six Sigma
Vehicles
Stamping
Simulations
Fmea
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Statistical Process Control
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Lean Product Development
Cae Methods Development
Interests:
Teaching
Lean Product Development
Methods Development
Lean Manufacturing
Fea Optimization
Materials Applications
Languages:
French
German
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Publications

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Aluminum Automotive Door Assembly

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US Patent:
6550846, Apr 22, 2003
Filed:
Jun 5, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/064058
Inventors:
Laurent Bernard Chappuis - Grosse Pointe Park MI
Michael William Danyo - Trenton MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B62D 2504
US Classification:
2961465, 49502
Abstract:
An automotive door assembly ( ) includes an inner door ( ) having an inner panel ( ). The inner panel ( ) has a first seat ( ) and a second seat ( ) integrally formed therein. The first seat ( ) has a first side member ( ) fixedly attached thereto for separating an exterior of the door assembly ( ) from a door cavity thereof. The first side member ( ) also reinforces the automotive door assembly ( ). Likewise, the second seat ( ) a second side member ( ) has fixedly attached thereto for separating the exterior of the door assembly ( ) from the door cavity thereof. The second side member ( ) also reinforces the automotive door assembly ( ). The inner panel ( ), the first side member ( ), and the second side member ( ) have an outer door ( ) attached thereto for enclosing the door cavity.

Inner Door For An Automotive Vehicular Door Assembly

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US Patent:
6779829, Aug 24, 2004
Filed:
Jan 15, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/342934
Inventors:
Laurent Bernard Chappuis - Grosse Pointe Park MI
Michael William Danyo - Trenton MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B62D 2504
US Classification:
2961465, 2961467, 2961466, 2961469, 49502, 49503
Abstract:
An automotive door assembly ( ) includes an inner door ( ) having an inner panel ( ). The inner panel ( ) has a first seat ( ) and a second seat ( ) integrally formed therein. The first seat ( ) has a first side member ( ) fixedly attached thereto for separating an exterior of the door assembly ( ) from a door cavity thereof. The first side member ( ) also reinforces the automotive door assembly ( ). Likewise, the second seat ( ) a second side member ( ) has fixedly attached thereto for separating the exterior of the door assembly ( ) from the door cavity thereof. The second side member ( ) also reinforces the automotive door assembly ( ). The inner panel ( ), the first side member ( ), and the second side member ( ) have an outer door ( ) attached thereto for enclosing the door cavity.

Flanging And Hemming Process With Radial Compression Of The Blank Stretched Surface

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US Patent:
6865917, Mar 15, 2005
Filed:
Mar 27, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/249277
Inventors:
Sergey Fedorovich Golovashchenko - Beverly Hills MI, US
Sergey Sergeyevich Kolesov - Dearborn MI, US
Andrei Viktorovich Vlassov - Moscow, RU
Laurent Bernard Chappuis - Grosse Pointe Park MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B21D022/10
B21D027/10
US Classification:
72 57, 724651, 724668
Abstract:
A method and tool for forming a hem flange pre-hem and a final hem on a sheet metal panel wherein elastomeric tooling elements are used to apply radial compression during a forming operation. The elastomeric tooling elements are compressed and apply pressure to a side of the sheet metal panel, for example an aluminum panel, that is stretched during a forming process step. A foil layer may be placed between the sheet metal blank and the elastomeric tooling element to reduce friction and further improve forming performance.

Apparatus For Trimming Metal

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US Patent:
20030029288, Feb 13, 2003
Filed:
Aug 10, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/927281
Inventors:
Sergey Golovashchenko - Beverly Hills MI, US
Laurent Chappuis - Grosse Pointe Park MI, US
Guenther Baumann - Chicago Hgts IL, US
Rudy Regelin - Flossmoor IL, US
Gary Masak - Valparaiso IN, US
Richard Weir - Toledo OH, US
William Stewart - Dearborn MI, US
International Classification:
B26D001/06
US Classification:
083/013000, 083/694000
Abstract:
An apparatus for trimming scrap from a blank is provided including a clamping pad holding a blank against a steady blade A moving blade with a radius works in combination with a support element in communication with the scrap to reduce defects in the blank associated with the trimming process.

Precision Holding System For A Vehicle Hood

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US Patent:
60893826, Jul 18, 2000
Filed:
May 26, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/084281
Inventors:
George A. Eros - Howell MI
Daniel R. Waun - Dearborn MI
Laurent Chappuis - Grosse Pointe Park MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
A47F 500
US Classification:
211 131
Abstract:
A precision holding system for a vehicle hood includes a frame extending vertically and at least one pair of arms spaced transversely and extending horizontally from the frame. Each arms includes a master control pin disposed within a portion of a vehicle hood to locate the vehicle hood relative to the frame and a plurality of master control surfaces to hold the vehicle hood in a horizontal, design position while an adhesive between components of the vehicle hood cures.

Vehicle Body Structure

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US Patent:
20160280048, Sep 29, 2016
Filed:
Mar 23, 2015
Appl. No.:
14/665343
Inventors:
- Dearborn MI, US
Aindrea McKelvey CAMPBELL - Beverly Hills MI, US
Garret Sankey HUFF - Ann Arbor MI, US
Amanda Kay FREIS - Ann Arbor MI, US
Ronald David KETELHUT - Novi MI, US
Laurent Bernard CHAPPUIS - Grosse Ile MI, US
International Classification:
B60J 5/04
Abstract:
A method of assembling vehicle-body components includes positioning a first component on a second component. The first component has a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the second component and one of the first and second components defines a slot. The method also includes loosely installing a bolt though the slot and the first and second components, and creating a joint in the first and second components. The method further includes heating the first and second components, which causes the first and second components to move relative to each other due to thermal expansion in response to the heating. This movement causes the joint to fail. The method also includes tightening the bolt.

Process Control For Post-Form Heat Treating Parts For An Assembly Operation

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US Patent:
20140236336, Aug 21, 2014
Filed:
Feb 15, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/768326
Inventors:
- Dearborn MI, US
Jerome A. Berendt - Brighton MI, US
Richard J. Hare - Lincoln Park MI, US
Stephen Kernosky - Livonia MI, US
Laurent Bernard Chappuis - Grosse Ile MI, US
James Engle - Chesterfield MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
C21D 9/00
C21D 11/00
B05D 3/02
US Classification:
700109
Abstract:
A manufacturing process including a quality control procedure for verifying the completion of forming processes, heat treating and chemically treating parts. Sheet formed blanks, tubular blanks, extrusions and casting are traced through a manufacturing process from the time the parts are received. Metallurgical data relating to parts as received is recorded and marked on the parts. Forming data, heat treating data and chemical treating data may also be recorded by scanning and marking parts throughout the manufacturing process.
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