Conference Tracks
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
| MORNING (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) |
AFTERNOON (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W1 | Advanced Tooling | W5 | Basic Sensors (Fundamentals) |
| W2 | Transfer Stamping | W6 | Metal Finishing/Lubricants |
| W3 | Value Added for Stamping | ||
| W4 | Automation/Assembly | ||
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Select 1 of 4 concurrent tracks
Track 1: Advanced Tooling
Moderator: James Petiprin
A variety of advanced tooling concepts, including new coating technology and methods for ensuring success in stamping high-strength steel, are explored in this track.
Designing and Building Dies Best suited for Your Company & Your Customer’s Needs
Carl Meyer, President, Progressive Tool Co.
This presentation will look at all the possibilities to determine which type of die is best suited for each situation. We will cover part print design, part material and tolerancing. Annual production requirements, expected life of program, press availability and budget issues and how they drive tooling requirements. Some of the types of dies we will cover are:
- • Progressive
- • Transfer
- • Progressive/Transfer Combination
- • Hand Transfer
Designing and Building Dies for High-Strength-Steel Stampings
Peter Ulintz, Manager Adv. Prod. Development, Anchor Manufacturing Group, Inc.
White Paper (14k pdf)
This presentation provides an introduction to advanced high-strength steels (AHSS), including how AHSS stampings impact the overall forming system. The session will also address the effect of AHSS on feeding and straightening, mechanical presses, product design, forming simulation and die engineering.
MIST (molecular infusion surface treatment)
Dwaine Stark, Plant Manager, Oak Ridge C3 Intl
The MIST surface treatment will be discussed, including key attributes and comparison to other treatment methods. Included in the presentation are test and study results.
Back to TopTrack 2: Transfer Stamping
Moderator: Hal Reinke
Transfer technology continues to progress. Attend this track to find out what’s new and what the right transfer technology can do for your bottom line. Ideal for current transfer users as well as those exploring the transfer concept.
Transfer Technology: A Spectrum of Applications & Examples
Dietmar Schoellhammer, Business Unit Leader-Press Systems, Schuler, Inc.
The speaker will discuss transfer technology, backed by case histories and benefits pertaining to transfer retrofits of standard presses and the use of transfer technology in servo-press applications. Also explored: new transfer technologies, including case histories, benefits and considerations related to hot-stamping press systems.
High-Speed Tandem/Press-to-Press Transfer
Martin Mueller, Product Manager Press Automation, Gudel, Inc.
Today’s stamping environment requires flexibility, performance, quality and cost efficiency. This presentation explains how stampers can achieve high performance with a press line. Doing so demands planning and organization, and the use of the right automation equipment, including transfer systems. Press-shop transfer retrofits are explained.
Considerations for Transfer Equipment Application
Pat Cullen, Sales Manager, HMS Products Co.
This presentation details the considerations to be made when deciding on transfer equipment. These range from part considerations and what type of presses will be employed, to transfer speed required and amount of movement needed. Shop-floor, management and budgetary considerations will be explored.
Advanced Press Automation for Today’s Stamper
Mats Lindman, International Sales Manager, AP&T North America
Most metal formers would like to take advantage of the latest press automation technologies. Before making an investment, explore the available options and learn what solution will give you the greatest return. With a basic understanding, even some of the toughest transfer and press to press applications can be made future-proof.
Back to TopTrack 3: Value Added for Stamping
Moderator: Mark Symonds
The ability to add value when making parts has proven to be a recipe for success for many stampers. Value-added processes are covered here, including in-die welding and assembly as well as quality control.
In-Die Welding
George Keremedjiev, President, Tecknow Educations Services, Inc.
This presentation focuses on selecting the right parts to weld in-die, designing the die for in-die welding, equipment requirements, and costs and justifications.
Vision Systems—Tools for Quality Improvement
Dave Fletcher, Area Manager, Banner Engineering Corp.
White Paper (35k pdf)
This presentation covers the application of vision-sensing techniques for formed metal parts. Costs of applying vision sensors will be discussed as well as the reasons why lighting techniques are crucial to application results. Topics include measuring parts and features with vision sensors, planning and managing a vision program, techniques to inspect for damaged or broken tools, training assessment and requirements, and what vision sensors can offer.
In-Die QA for Assembly Systems
Alex Kessler, National Sales Manager, Neff Press, Inc.
Part quality verification has become a standard for more and more assembly and stamping applications. Case studies will demonstrate the following concepts: serialization and tracking of parts; methods of bad part segregation/quarantine; in-die quality assurance using force and displacement sensors; data collection, storage and reporting techniques; and manpower requirements for implementing a proper solution.
Back to TopTrack 4: Automation/Assembly
Moderator: John Remington
An automated pressroom, when done right, can spell the difference between success and failure. Learn about the latest automation and automated-welding technology, and how it can boost your bottom line.
Increasing Production and Operator Safety through Use of Available Automation
Bruce Bean, Sales Engineer, Formtek-Maine
White Paper (10k pdf)
This presentation addresses the importance of total project prior planning when considering coil-handling equipment. Topics include coil staging and automated methods of coil loading, material-threading methods, use of PLC logic for reduced downtime, automated coil-line setup procedures for job changeovers, available job-storage capabilities, and interfacing coil-handling equipments with presses and other line equipment.
Building Japanese Machines in America: Why do U.S.-based companies import machines from Japan?
Joseph Bailey, Senior Account Executive, Turner Machine Co., Inc.
The speaker discusses the following topics:
- • Risk of ownership--safety concerns and compliance standards.
- • Consistency--reduce training and maintenance expense.
- • Preparing a comprehensive machine specification.
- • Creating a custom RFQ.
The Advantages of Servo Technology in the Pressroom
Brian VanLaar, Account Executive, Bosch Rexroth Corp.
The objective of this presentation is to educating those dealing with the question of automation as to the advantages and concerns that are realized by automating the pressroom. Servo-based automation will be discussed as it affects all aspects of the pressroom, including employee training.
Sensors In Robotic-Welding Cells
David Bird, Automotive Business Development Manager, Balluff, Inc.
White Paper (131k pdf)
The goal of this presentation is to reverse the paradigm of accepted high sensor-consumption rates, high rates of unplanned machine downtime, lost productivity and lost profits in welding environments. Included are examples of "before and after" situations where customers have realized a dramatic turnaround with sensor-related problems in their welding processes, putting significant amounts of profit back into their organizations.
Back to Top2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Select 1 of 2 concurrent tracks
Track 5: Basic Sensors (Fundamentals)
Moderator: Jim Finnerty
Sensors promise quality and productivity improvements in metal stamping. Find out what’s the right sensor to use in an application, and how sensoring mistakes can be avoided.
Basic Sensors
Jim Finnerty, Product Manager, Wintriss Controls Group of Honeywell
This presentation shows new sensor users how to prevent die crashes by identifying proper sensors for various applications, shows intermediate sensor users how to increase sensor longevity and reliability, and shows all sensor users how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls.
Back to TopTrack 6: Metal Finishing/Lubricants
Moderator: Pete Campbell
This track explores finishing options to best prevent corrosion and make parts more attractive to a customer.
Metal Finishing with Zinc: Meeting Changing Demands
Terry Windham, Technical Sales Representative, Dixie Industrial Finishing Co.
Plating is explored, including process steps, the need for plating, how corrosion occurs, and what zinc finishes are available to combat corrosion.
Cleaning & Rust Protection of Stamped Parts
Steve Lowery, Sales and Marketing Manager, Tower Oil & Technology Co.
White Paper (10k pdf)
This presentation, including case studies, provides an introduction to cleaning methods and chemistry, the relationship of lubricants and cleaning, selection of proper cleaning chemicals/processes and their limitations, and post-processing, including rust prevention and painting.
