Technical Seminars

A one-day seminar teaching attendees detailed use of circle grid analysis, forming limit diagrams, and ultrasonic thickness gauges during die design, dire tryout and production. Seminar is taught by the developer of the forming Limit Diagram and Circle Grid Analysis.

A one-day seminar presenting state-of-the-art technology and troubleshooting techniques for mastering the principles of deep drawing. Topics include: diagnostic tools, tooling and design principles, tool materials and coatings, selecting the right sheet metal, lubricant selection and use, and computer forming simulation.

A two-day seminar teaching practical ways to design, build, and operate quality progressive dies. Topics covered include the design and build process, design requirements, die tryout and approval, feeding the progressive die, strip layout, tool & die steels, lubrication, sensors, CAMS, die estimating, forming simulation, and computer-aided design tools.

A one-day seminar teaching techniques for improving die maintenance procedures to reduce the cost of stamping operations. Topics include: die design and construction, material considerations, scheduling maintenance and repair, and proper operation of the press to minimize die maintenance.

A one-day seminar presenting the latest press technologies in the industry. Topics covered include: servo-driven presses, hot-stamping, hydro forming, automation transfer systems, coil-feeding equipment, and control systems.

A one-day seminar teaching techniques to achieve more consistent die estimates. Topics covered include: developing a consistent system for estimating dies, developing the information required to estimate and quote dies, estimating direct labor hours and materials, pricing the tool, and sourcing and selling considerations.

A two-day seminar teaching how to produce lower cost, higher quality sheet metal parts in less time. Topics include: measuring deformation, determining forming severity, basic forming modes, blanking, shearing, punching, analysis techniques and applications, forming parameters, metal properties, and new forming technologies.

A one-day seminar teaching how to effectively use higher-strength steels. Topics covered include: bending, stretching, cup drawing, springback, yield point elongation, lubricant concerns, die tryout procedures, forming, simulation, AHSS, and case studies.

A one-day seminar designed to teach press operators how to recongnize when something is wrong with the press operations and the knowledge to act on it. Topics covered include: coil changes and feeding considerations, straighteners and levelers, operator maintenance responsibilities, diagnostic and monitoring tools, and case studies.

A one-day seminar where experts show you how to keep your organization operating safely while meeting the safety standards. Learn how to identify and eliminate hazards, evaluate and reduce risks, implement various means of protection and prevention, and decrease lost work days.

A one-day seminar focusing on reducing setup time. Topics covered include: importance of implementing a quick die change program, planning and implementing your program, techniques and new technology used to reduce setup times and return on investment.

A one-day seminar for users involved in the implementation of sensors and monitoring equipment for die and press operations. Topics covered include: sensor applications, designing sensors in the tooling, cost justification, part measurement and control inside tooling, integrated electronic systems, tonnage monitoring, press control systems, and signature analysis.

This one-day seminar, taught by leading expert Dr. Stuart Keeler, will include assessing relative formability between two sheet metals, using basic mechanical properties as the key to forming capability, predicting which metal parameters control different forming modes - from stretch to draw, understanding why sheet metals today have greatly improved capability and consistency, debunking many myths and ancient tales about sheet metal, and creating a win-win partnership with your metal supplier.

A one-day seminar teaching metallurgy basics to help you understand your sheet metal. Topics include: relating stretching and drawing to metal properties, bending, blanking, the inconsistencies of metal forming, selecting metal grades to meet forming needs, coatings, and surface defects.

A one-day seminar designed to teach attendees about simulation and design technology -- what it is, how it works, and what its many benefits are. This technology can predict formability problems before tooling takes place, replace manual trial and error design, accelerate the estimating and quoting process and more!

A one-day seminar teaching practical solutions to slide forming tooling problems. Topics covered include: capabilities of slide forming machines, tool design, use of electronic sensors, value added capabilties, attachments and tapping, wire forming and CNC machines, and several case studies.

This one-day seminar is designed for users of flat rolled metals to develop a better understanding of how variations in strip shape occur, how to identify them, and how to control them.

A one-day seminar teaching attendees procedures and shortcuts for troubleshooting and correcting forming problems during die design, die tryout, and production. Topics covered include circle grid analysis, statistical deformation control, blanking, bending, cup and box drawing, tonnage monitoring, metal properties and lubrication.

A one-day seminar designed for contract metalforming companies to teach standardized methods for costing and quoting jobs. Topics include cost standards, price standards, accounting considerations, activity based costing, quality control, capital budgeting overview, and how to price jobs in a global market.

Roundtables

A members-only roundtable discussing key issues for those responsible for the financial success of their company.

A members-only roundtable discussing issues of importance to Human Resources Management.

A members-only roundtable discussing issues of importance to those in involved with the Information Technology/Systems Management of their company.