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October 13, 2015 • Troy, MI
MetalForming magazine is offering executives, engineers and metalforming professionals an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in servo-press technology. Participate in the entire experience, which includes a live event at the Somerset Inn in Troy, MI, on October 13, and a series of three
free webinars, September 3, 10 and 17, or sign up just
for the individual webinars.
It’s your choice—the full package or a la carte.
Live Event: October 13, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT Somerset Inn, 2601 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084 An in-depth look at servo-press technology with case-study presentations and breakout sessions with press builders/sponsors in private conference rooms.
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visit www.metalformingmagazine.com/servo
216/901-8800 • fax 216/901-9669 www.metalformingmagazine.com
Thank you to our sponsors
follows the prescribed procedures.
Back-to-Back Events to Help Metalformers Grow their Businesses
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tions, held in partnership with ISM Cleve- land, the Manufacturing Mart, Fabricat- ing.com and Advanced Purchasing Dynam- ics, visit www.pma.org/sourcingsolutions. Discounted registration is available when attending both events.
Upcoming Calendar
of Events
July 22
Visit www.pma.org or contact PMA at 216/901-8800 or info@pma.org for details about these upcoming events.
Spotlight on PMA
Tooling by Design
holes that result in thin walls.
Design faults that cause service failures include inadequate
fillets in corners; improper clearance (especially if thermal expansion is involved, common to many stamping opera- tions); thin sections; and abrupt changes in cross-section.
During any failure analysis, the metalformer must inves- tigate tool design, materials and the heattreatment process used for a given application. In many instances, tool design and material selection receive the most attention from the die shop and press shop, usually because the heattreat process is least understood and almost always outside their direct control.
Establish a solid working relationship with your tool- steel heattreat source. Become familiar with their process controls and their procedures for in-process data collecting and reporting. Similarly, work with your tool-steel supplier to understand how their steels should be heattreated, and then establish methods to verify that the heattreater carefully
PMA Welcomes its Newest Members • Emerge, Minneapolis, MN
• Mahle Sistemas de Filtracion de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Santa Catarina, Monterrey, Mexico
• Numalliance North America,
Elk Grove Village, IL & Commerce Township, MI
• Special Springs LLC, Commerce Township, MI
• TS Tech Americas, Inc., Reynoldsburg, OH
Join PMA and experience the power of membership! Contact Janet Krall at 216/901-8800 or jkrall@pma.org with questions.
On September 29-30, 2015, in Cleve- land, OH, the Precision Metalforming Asso- ciation (PMA) will host its annual Sales & Marketing Conference, the premier event for sales and marketing professionals in the manufacturing industry. Immediately fol- lowing, on September 30-October 1, PMA will hold its Sourcing Solutions procurement program that brings together buyers and suppliers of fabricated and stamped metal parts, tooling and assemblies.
Four Critical Sourcing Elements that Make Market Leaders Successful Webinar
The Sales & Marketing Conference features educational sessions providing advice on how to reach new customers and maintain current customers, how to nego- tiate successfully and how to establish strong company brands. Visit www.pma.org/ salesandmarketing for details and regis- tration information.
August 11-12
For more information on Sourcing Solu-
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CFO Roundtable, Cleveland, OH
September 17
Quality Professionals Roundtable, Cleveland, OH