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University Daily Kansan Monday, Nov. 12, 1962
Microscopic Drill Used In Research
Rv Phillin Magers
A drill bit three times smaller than a human hair is one way the Engineering Research Service is keeping up with the "Space Age."
The service, which is housed in Fowler Shops, was organized three years ago to aid in the design and construction of research equipment on a university wide basis.
To carry on the work necessary in todays age of minuturization the service bought a micro drilling machine three months ago.
THE DRILL, which is only about one and one-half feet tall, can drill into steel with bits so tiny the human eye cannot see them.
The drill can only be used with a microscope to direct drilling and handling of the bits. A microscope and small light are attached to the drill to aid in drilling.
Paul Hausman, associate professor of engineering manufacturing processes and director of the service, has a story about the tiny bits.
HE SAYS WHEN the bits were first received one of the students opened a box of bits, which were standing vertically in the box. The
student said, "There aren't any bits in there," then swept his hand across the box, breaking every costly bit in it.
Although the drill is very small it is highly accurate. Holes can be located by co-ordinates to an accuracy of .001 inches—the size of the bit.
BUT THIS unusual drill is not the only piece of special equipment housed in the special air-conditioned room devoted to the work of the Engineering Research Services. The room also houses precision lathes, drill and measuring equipment.
Three specialists work full time for the service.
- Robert Gilmore, who is a specialist in manufacturing operations,
is a member of the staff.
- Paul Sliffe, who is an expert machinist and expert welder, is one of the three. He has also worked with Werner Von Braun on the U.S. missile program.
- A. L. Smith is another expert machinist on the staff.
Prof. Hausman and Howard Rust instructor in engineering manufacturing processes, plan all projects carried out in the shops.
Many times ideas are brought to Hausman and Rust and they aid in developing the best and most economical way to carrying out the project.
They are aided by other men who work in Fowler. Their aid is usually necessary in special areas such as plastics and precision measurement.
PROF. HAUSMAN says that in the past few years their work has increased 20 per cent each year.
"Last year we built 417 projects
for various departments involved in research at KU," Prof. Hausman said.
In the past few years work of the service has included accessories for the Nuclear Reactor, equipment for the Hydraulics Laboratory, special crucibles for research in high temperature metals and testing devices for the psychology department.
Prof. Hausman said that they also do work for outside industries. "Right now we are working on some special gears," he said.
The service is self sustaining, Prof. Hausman said, and is not supported by the state.
There was no immediate explanation of the objective of the bombings.
Katanga Makes Air Attack
Katanga, under President Moise Tsbome, has fought the central Congolese regime and U.N. forces backing the central government.
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Casualty reports were not available, but U.N. operations officers in the Congo dispatched a doctor to treat wounded.
UNITED NATIONS, N.Y.—(UPI) Aircraft of secessionist Katanga Province heavily bombed areas of northern Katanga Saturday, a United Nations spokesman said yesterday.
He said the road junction of Kaseya-Lubunda was bombed five times. The latest attack was on Saturday evening.
Reports indicated that 10 Katangese DC3 and Air Brouse planes took part in the bombing, the U.N. spokesman said.
Campus Problems to Be Theme Of Student Speech Contest
The orators of KU will have the chance to mount the stump in the 38th annual Campus Problems Speaking Contest Nov.29.
The event, which is the oldest forensic contest at KU, has been directed by E. C. Buehler, professor of Speech and Drama, since 1935.
Prot. Buehler says that in these "oral editorials" we try to give the students the opportunity to express their ideas on campus problems in an articulate way.
After the tryouts 8 students will be chosen to enter eight minute speeches in the finals.
Tryouts for the contest will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Nov.27 in room 114, Strong Hall. Tryout speeches will be six minutes.
Any student is eligible to enter the contest. But he must be sponsored by a organized or independent living group and a group can sponsor only two orators.
Topics can be on any campus problem or subject. Prof. Buehler's suggestions include traffic control booths, English proficiency exams, faculty competency, the John Birch Society and the football reserve seats plan.
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