Footwear/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer technical questions regarding footwear manufacture, safety footwear, physical testing of footwear and safety footwear manufacture and testing.
Experience in the area
I´ve worked 5 years as technical manager of a footwear testing laboratory, where I made testing on footwear and footwear components. After that, I´ve worked for 8 years in a safety footwear factory, in charge of quality control, laboratory testing and ISO 9001 certification. Presently, I work in a footwear soles factory where we make soles for footwear using injection moulding of thermoplastic rubbers and vulcanization of SBR rubber. I´m also in charge of laboratory testing and ISO 9001 certification.
Education/Credentials
I have a degree in Production Engineering by a Portuguese University. I´ve made several short training courses on quality, laboratory testing and computers.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Colton | 05/21/12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | The question I asked wasn't in this ..... |
| Badea | 04/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The answer was very clear. |
| Colton | 03/05/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ann | 02/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank u so much, this is the ..... |
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Recent Answers from H. Oliveira
2012-05-21 Squeaky Leather Boots:
Hi, This was a difficult question as it was the first time the problem has been presented to me. I don´t have direct experience with this problem but found out a very interesting website that speaks
2012-03-02 Boot Soles:
Hi, From what I see there are only 2 options: - leather tends to wear a bit with the continuous wear, and in terms of slip it will get a little better in time, but not as good as a sinthethic material
2012-02-09 tracking a shoe:
Hi, The number is most probably the shoe reference, and it will be the same in all stores, Tracking it down to source is very difficult. Don´t know if you have already done it, but, I suggest you try
2011-01-05 Project on Shoe Design:
Hi, I´m more of a technician so I think technical questions I can help you with. Regarding costs, I´m more familiar with the European industry, but, I think I may help you. Costs of labour in other
2010-12-28 footwear:
Hi, There are different approaches you should consider. First of all, you should be considering registering your brand. I´m European, so I´m not very familiar with the US procedures, but, I think that
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