Machine Designer
Resume:
Layton Junior Reprogle
Wentzville, Mo 63385
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Machine Designer / Mechanical Designer / Control Integrator / 3D CAD Designer
Qualification Highlights
Layton Reprogle is an accomplished machine designer with 35+ years of experience in custom manufacturing machine design and plant management. He has designed and manufactured assembly, inspection, quality control and production equipment, incorporating safety features into all of his designs. His experience encompasses many diversified industries including metal fabrication, metal finishing, medical products, advertising, chemical, military and process machines and equipment.
• Proficient in designing custom machinery from concept to completion
• Product development from concept to completion
• Administrative experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD Software
• Proficient in PLC Programming
• Patent Consulting and Development
• Pneumatic Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Mechanical Systems
Machine Controls, PLC and Operator Interface
• Automation Direct PLC programming software releases 1.0 through 5.2
• Automation Direct Touch Screen operator interface programming
• C-more and Screen Creator operator interface programming
• Older Opto-22, Omron, Mitsubishi, Square D, Telemecanique PLCs
• Older General Electric, Modicon and Texas Instruments PLCs
• Multiple PLC communication via RS232, RS422, RS485 and Ethernet
• Optimation Operator interface programming releases 1.0 thru 3.0
• EZAutomation PLC programming
• EZAutomation touch screen operator interface panel programming
• EZAutomation text operator interface panel programming
Motion Control
• Automation Direct Inverter drives integration and programming
• Automation Direct Stepper motor setup, programming and integration
• Automation Direct SureServo motor setup, programming and integration
• Parker CompuMotor Stepper motor drive setup, programming and integration
• Parker CompuMotor Servo motor drive setup, programming and integration
• Animatics SmartMotor (servo) Integration and programming
• Inverter drive integration and programming from many other manufacturers
Finished Part Testing, Inspection and Calibration
• Edwards high vacuum mass spectrometry helium leak detection systems integration calibration service and setup
• DVT vision systems integration
• Bubble bath leak detection systems
• Pressure decay leak testing systems
• Pressure from vacuum to 6,000psi test and calibration systems
• Flow from 0.01 Liters/Minute to 500 Liters/Minute test and calibration systems
Computer Skills
• Auto CAD releases 1.2 through 2009
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft GW-Basic
• Q-Basic
• Quick-Basic
• Visual Basic
• Norton Anti-Virus and Internet Security
• MS-DOS
• Internet Explorer
• File Compression Utilities
• Adobe Acrobat
• CD and DVD Burning Tools
• Terminal Emulation Software
Patents
Patent Number
Title Of Patent
Date Issued
4691941
Tension actuated uncoupler
September 8, 1987
A tension actuated fuel (e.g. gasoline) delivery hose uncoupler is disclosed in which, upon a predetermined tension load being applied to the delivery pump hose, the coupling will automatically uncouple thus releasing one end of the hose which, for example, may remain inserted in the
4682795
Tension actuated uncoupler
July 28, 1987
A tension actuated fuel (e.g. gasoline) delivery hose uncoupler is disclosed in which, upon a predetermined tension load being applied to the delivery pump hose, the coupling will automatically uncouple thus releasing one end of the hose which, for example, may remain inserted in the
4641596
Boat dock and lift
February 10, 1987
A boat dock and lift is disclosed in which an upright frame is provided having a pair of spaced upright members and a horizontal cross member there between. A lift is movably mounted on the frame. The lift has a support engageable with a boat hull and a pair of generally vertical arms
4617975
Tension actuated uncoupler
October 21, 1986
A tension actuated fuel (e.g. gasoline) delivery hose uncoupler is disclosed in which, upon a predetermined tension or pressure load being applied to the delivery pump hose, the coupling will automatically uncouple thus releasing one end of the hose which, for example, may remain ins
4393537
Power broom with auger and vacuum debris conveyor
July 19, 1983
A power broom with a transverse auger and vacuum debris conveying system especially well-suited for removing gravel or other debris from a flat, built-up roof or the like, and for conveying the loosened debris from the roof. The power broom includes a horizontal, rotary brush for dislodging debris.
Programmable dispensing apparatus
December 27, 2007
An apparatus for dispensing a flowable material in a predetermined amount includes a metering wheel member (22) for delivery of the flowable material from a supply reservoir (12) to a dispensing port (28). The apparatus includes an agitator assembly (52) mounted within the supply reservoir (12) to maintain and promote flow of the material to be dispensed. A motive power source (30) is provided to effect rotation of the metering wheel member (22) and agitator assembly (52) within the supply reservoir (12). Another embodiment further provides a liquid supply system (84) for introducing liquid for rinsing or mixing. The apparatus may be further contained within a cabinet (68) for security and maintenance.
Employment History
KIESEL COMPANY, INC., Saint Louis, MO 1965 to 1975
Machine Designer
• Modified machines to increase production and designed and installed safety features.
• Designed and built automated pallet nailing machines, gang saws and dust collection systems.
• Maintained all machinery, heating boilers and fire protection systems.
• Fabricated dump trailers for over the road hauling of bulk materials.
• Repaired fleet equipment.
ALLTEMP ENGINEERING, Saint Louis, MO 1973 to 1977
Partner and Operator
This was a part-time business.
• Installed and repaired small packaged boilers, furnaces, air conditioners and refrigeration equipment.
SOUTHEASTERN FOAM PRODUCTS, Wentzville, MO 1975 to 1977
Plant Manager
Managed; an Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation plant which employed approximately 20 people.
• Assisted in the initial set up of all machinery in the Wentzville plant.
• Maintained all high pressure boilers, EPS molds, cutters and packing equipment.
• Responsible for all office, plant and shipping operations and employee supervision.
• Responsible for all hiring of plant employees and drivers.
• Assisted in the installation of equipment in several new plants across the country.
ALLTECH ENGINEERING, INC., Saint Louis, MO 1977 to Present
President / Machine Designer
Managed; a machine design and fabrication plant with approximately 10 employees.
• Design customer products and custom machinery from concept to completion.
• Sales
• Purchasing
• Quotations
• Programming of PC’s
• Programming of PLC’s and controls
• Supervision of employees
• Maintain office and customer computer systems
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