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Lubrication
Technology for
Metal Formers
Powered by MetalForming magazine, the 2nd annual Lubrication Technology for Metalformers conference provides insights on the role of engineered lubricants in advanced automotive body structure construction, using Industry 4.0 technology to track and measure stamping lubricant use, lubricant lifecycle management and much more.
BY BRAD F. KUVIN, PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Plan now to attend this important conference, February 12-13, 2020, in Novi (Detroit), MI, focused on state-of-the-art technology, processes and procedures for ensuring an optimal lubrication strategy for metal stamping and tool and die man- ufacturing. Presented by MetalForming magazine and the Precision Metalform- ing Association, and with the support of the Society of Tribologists and Lubri- cation Engineers (STLE) and the Orig- inal Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA), conference topics, covered by industry leading speakers, will help attendees better determine which lubricant choice is best for the tasks at hand, and how to ensure optimal performance while minimizing waste.
Festivities kick off the morning of Wednesday, February 12, with a pres- entation titled, The Role of Engineered Lubricants in Advanced Automotive Body Structure Construction. Speaker Daniel Schaeffler, an industry-renowned materials-science expert and Metal- Forming columnist, explains why this
topic is critical to the continued devel- opment of newer, lighter yet stronger automotive structures.
“Need better fuel economy?” he asks. “You’ve got to lower weight. Need a 5-Star Safety Rating? You must have a strong body. These are the drivers leading to the use of advanced steel and aluminum sheet metal alloys in high-volume automotive body con- struction. Although both types of mate- rials offer significant advantages over
Event at a Glance
the mild steels used in the past, metal stampers cannot consistently form these new grades into complex shapes using conventional practices.
“Steel and aluminum producers,” Schaeffler continues, “continue to cre- ate new alloys that are lighter, stronger and more formable. Proper lubrication plays a critical role in successfully stamping these new alloys. This requires tailoring the lubricant formu- lations to the forming conditions
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Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel, Novi (Detroit), MI
Wednesday, February 12: 8:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 13: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Details and registration: www.metalformingmagazine.com/lubetech Conference Partners: Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers,
Original Equipment Suppliers Association