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The Federal Mogul
facility that we toured employs over 140 engineers and technicians and
they design and test pistons, rings, head gaskets and other powertrain
components. The engineers there were very excited to have our group
visit, because they have not had a high school class visit their
facility before. (One of my college roommates who is a metallurgical
engineer works there and I set this up with her.) The students were
able to meet with several engineers in the areas of testing, materials,
engine testing, and design. It was really neat to see the future of
engine components! And explore some of the careers in math and
engineering. Then we went to the Ford F-150 Rouge Plant Tour through
the Henry Ford Museum. There the students and chaperones we able to see
the new Ford F-150's travel through the plant in various stages of
completeness----and then see the finished product at the end. They were
producing 1 truck per minute!!! All in all it was a great day for all
of us! Hopefully we will get to go back again next year. ~Mrs.
Laurie Blevins |