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2015
The FABTECH 2015 Education Program provides valuable learn- ing experiences for every mem- ber of your team. Technical sessions are presented by the Precision Metal- forming Association (PMA), Fabrica- tors & Manufacturers Association, Soci- ety of Manufacturing Engineers and Chemical Coaters Association Inter- national. Among the topics covered: cutting, finishing, forming and fabri- cating, management, job-shop solu- tions, automation and robotics, stamp- ing, and tube and pipe. And, the American Welding Society presents a comprehensive lineup of welding edu- cation, including the Resistance Weld- ing School.
PMA’s technical sessions allow attendees to learn from leading indus- try experts, exchange best practices and explore new technologies. Here we present highlights from PMA’s met- alforming sessions scheduled during FABTECH 2015.
Monday, November 9
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Software Solutions
for Metalforming I: Predicting and Responding to Variations in
Sheetmetal Stamped Parts
This presentation will discuss and define specific mechanical properties relevant to computer simulation of forming processes, and introduce the fundamentals of material-behavior modeling as required for simulation. Learn methods to predict and address sheetmetal springback during design and engineering, such as finite-ele- ment analysis, and define reasonable expectations of springback prediction and production stamping-process repeatability.
Eric Kam, AutoForm Engineering GmbH
Press Technology I:
Press Maintenance: A New Approach to an Old Problem
As manufacturing has evolved so has the need for updated maintenance
procedures and record-keeping. This presentation will discuss methods to make your press-maintenance process lean by reducing costs and increasing overall effectiveness. Learn how to use existing press systems such as tonnage monitors, brake monitors, lubrication systems and die protection as effec- tive tools to monitor overall machine condition.
Jeff R. Fredline, Industrial Maintenance Co., LLC
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Design Guidelines
for Stamping Aluminum
This presentation will address com- mon misconceptions and challenges regarding aluminum stampings, while providing process guidelines and prac- tical solutions. Topics include product design guidelines, material selection, tool-steel and surface-coating selec- tion, establishing proper punching and cutting clearances, and lubrication selection.
Peter Ulintz, Precision Metalforming Association
PMA’s
Education
Program
Designed to help metalformers advance their businesses.
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