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Educational Conference
of how the latest on-demand SaaS- based solutions can help their compa- nies improve quality, productivity and profitability. Presentation includes a case study from a stamping company describing its experience and the bene- fits of implementing a SaaS solution.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Competitive Strategies
Beyond Stamping—TakeYour Manufacturing to a New High
Ideas will be presented with real product, tooling and process design solutions for contract manufacturing challenges that result in cost and qual- ity improvements for the manufactur- er and its customers. Focus will be on value-added stamping, forming and automation techniques.
Lean Cultural Change— Teams, Technology and Tools
A case study describes an automotive stamping company’s transition to a team-based production environment. Spotlights specialized IT software, stan- dardized process activities and applica- tion of lean techniques on the shop floor and the use of state grant funds to develop interactive training systems to accelerate change.
Wednesday, November 3
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Tooling Technologies I
Cemented Carbides with Enhanced Functional Properties for Tooling Used in Stamping Applications
Learn the benefits of recently devel- oped cemented carbide grades for stamping and metalforming tooling applications that resist the contact stresses and severe adhesive and abrasive wear common in stamping operations. Hear how these grades enhance func- tional performance of carbide tools in stamping operations.
Hole PunchingTechnology
This program will define how to choose the proper clearances for the many different steels being punched. It will identify the various punch and die mate- rials and surface treatments available to improve productivity and illustrate punch and die failures and trouble- shooting techniques to counteract them.
Sensors for Error-Proof Metalforming I
Understanding Sensor Applications for Error-Proof Metalforming and Assembly
Attendees will learn how to correct- ly select, apply and utilize electronic sensors for minimizing die repair, scrap and quality issues and for the simplifi- cation of dies and tooling. The goal: prevent die crashes, employ mistake- proof fabrication and assembly opera- tions, and accurately measure part qual- ity in real time.
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Booth number
at METALFORM Show (Atlanta, 2-4 November):
1205