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Metalforming Technology Conference
February 16-17, 2017 • San Luis Potosi, Mexico
The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and MetalForming Mexico magazine are pleased to be teaming up once again to help metalformers leverage growth in the Mexico market, by hosting the Metalforming Technology Conference, taking place February 16-17, 2017, San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
The Metalforming Technology Conference will address topics such
as mechanical presses and their components; safety considerations, maintenance procedures and schedules and whether or not to replace or repair your press; preventive and predictive tool and die maintenance; sensors and die protection; and lubrication systems and lubricants.
The sessions, conducted in Spanish, will be developed for company executives as well as engineers, technicians and operators.
For more information go to www.metalformingmagazine.com/mxtechcon/
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The Science of Forming
and causing early failures.
Another AHSS grade, transformation-induced-plasticity
steel, contains martensite, bainite and retained austenite, providing a very high n-value and high yield and tensile strengths. These alloys prove useful for stamping high-defor- mation products.
The Future Has Arrived
Note the large gap between the two peaks in the illustra- tion, which represents a lack of communication between steelmakers and users. Efforts to close this gap are being made by newly minted “formability engineers”—people who have completed university-level instruction and on-the-job training, and have experience in metalforming.
And, steelmaking technology continues to evolve. Exam- ples: While continuous-annealing lines have traditionally used water during processing, different liquids are being evaluated; and, researchers have found that inserting chunks of hard martensite into an HSLA steel can create a DP steel. However, when these chunks are on a trim edge that will be stretched, notched, bent or otherwise subjected to a tensile stress, there is a high chance of cracking and tearing. A solu- tion for this cracking problem is being attacked right now,
at M.I.T.’s Center for Nanoscale Projects.
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Come Together at Forming Our Future
other activities that encourage and promote relationship building and productive con- versation.
presenters who will bring fresh perspectives and offer innovative solutions for common challenges, and have the opportunity to network with industry peers.
It’s time to come together and celebrate the metalforming industry! Join your peers and colleagues at the Forming Our Future: Leadership Conference and PMA Annual Meeting, March 8-11, 2017, at the Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA. The event will highlight emerging technologies as well as strategies for attracting and retaining top talent, government regulations, eco- nomic updates and leadership excellence.
Visit www.pma.org/formingourfuture for complete details.
To learn more about this program and to register, visit www.pma.org/apsc.
Representing leadership at its highest level, an esteemed panel of keynote speak- ers includes Bill Rancic, New York Times best-selling author and winner of season one of NBC’s The Apprentice; and world- champion quarterback, broadcaster and entrepreneur Joe Theismann. The event also includes networking receptions, a tailgate-themed party, a formal gala and
For the past 22 years, PMA has pro- duced the Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference, an exceptional event designed for members of this unique industry sector. This year, the conference will be held on April 25-26 in Troy, MI.
February 15-17, Metal Spinning Division Meeting, Tampa, FL
February 16-17, Mexico Metalforming Technology Conference, San Luis Potosi, MX
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Premier Conference
for Automotive-Parts Suppliers Headed for MI
Upcoming Calendar of Events
As the automotive business climate continues to evolve, it is increasingly important for automotive-parts suppliers to gain timely and vital industry information. Conference attendees will hear from expert
February 28-March 1, Die Maintenance and Troubleshooting Seminar, Atlanta,
Spotlight on PMA
GA
Visit www.pma.org or contact PMA at 216/901-8800 or info@pma.org for details about these upcoming events.