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of Team Rubicon, Jake will explain how to find and build the team needed to win life’s battles and become the “one” others look to.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Leadership Exchange: Considerations to Improve Your Cybersecurity Strategy
A Panel Discussion
Cyberattacks and data breaches are growing with greater sophistication. It is only a matter of time before your organization faces a serious cyber inci- dent. Companies and organizations have been harmed by theft of intellec- tual property, trade secrets and other highly valuable information. Discus- sion topics include understanding the cybersecurity risk in relation to your organization, integrating a strategy across personnel, technical security, information assurance and physical security, and establishing protective monitoring to prevent and deter the “insider” threat.
FABTECH 2022 Stamping Sessions
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
8-9:30 a.m.
S10—Metalforming Industry Outlook: The Good. The Bad. The Opportunity. Laurie Harbour, Harbour Results,
Inc.
Manufacturers are facing unprece-
dented challenges and opportunities. This, combined with the instability in the marketplace caused by COVID, has created a dynamic business environ- ment. Harbour Results will use data collected through the PMA Metalform- ing Insights surveys to provide a metal forming industry outlook and shed light on what the best-in-class are doing to improve their competitiveness.
10-11:30 a.m.
S11—Metal Stamping Press Maintenance Best Practices to Maximize Performance
Jeff Fredline, MECO Corp.
This presentation discusses the
components and procedures for pro- ductive/predictive metal stamping press maintenance in 2022. More than ever before, to be competitive in today's metal stamping environment you must employ the highest level of effective pressroom maintenance procedures. This presentation will cut through the "noise" to the essence of what is critical to excel in today's environment.
12-1:30 p.m.
S12—Dealing with Off-Center Loading in Stamping Operations
David Diaz-Infante, Ph.D., Nidec Press & Automation
Off-center loading often leads to issues on the press, the die sets and the formed parts. Currently, this phe- nomenon is gaining particular atten- tion from stampers around the world due to its significance when dealing with high-strength materials. Thus, it is crucial to understand what should be done to face this challenge. In this session, stampers will learn ways to identify, estimate, mitigate and with- stand off-center loading in their processes.
2-3:30 p.m.
S13—Maximize Your Metalworking Fluids—Cost, Safety, Performance
and Re-use
Bob Anderson, Tower Metalworking Fluids
Explore methods to ensure you achieve the lowest lubricant cost with the best possible performance. Reduce waste through best-practice applica- tion and lubricant-reclamation pro- grams. Maximize your lubrication health and safety profile to help ensure that you have the best environment for your team and facility.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
8–9:30 a.m.
S14—Lightweight Sheet Metal for the Automotive Industry
Kidambi Kannon, Ph. D., AutoForm Engineering USA, Inc.
Lightweighting in automotive appli- cations provides for reduced carbon emissions, increased occupant safety and improved vehicle performance. In this presentation, learn the history and current usage status of sheet metal alu- minum grades and quenchable steels. The presentation also provides an overview of technologies for the pro- duction of sheet metal components: cold, warm, and hot forming of alu- minum; and press hardening of quenchable steels. And, learn digital engineering best practices for the engi-
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