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Estimating Metal Stamping Dies and Parts
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Cleveland, OH & Virtual
Experience this powerful opportunity to explore the planning and estimating of metal stamping dies. The seminar will be hybrid with an in-person or virtual registration option. Choose the one that works best for you.
Seminar Highlights
Introduction to Die and Part Estimating
- Challenges and opportunities
- Four sources of price quote variation
- Steps for writing a good request for quote (RFQ)
- Keys for setting up an estimating system
Die Types and Construction Specifications
- Selecting the right die type and process
- Understanding how dies are made
- Considering design and construction options
Planning & Processing
- Manual and automatic processing methods
- 2D and 3D files
- Order of operations
- Number and type of stations
Estimating the Die Cost
- Using popular estimating methods
- Estimating die materials
- Estimating labor cost and overhead
- Applying activity-based costing
Other topics include
- Understanding material specifications
- Press line selection criteria
- Estimating the part cost
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Presentations
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Presentations
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
PRESENTERS
Jeff Bennett, Founder and President, Tool Planners, Inc.
Jeff is the developer of DieEstimator.com and its innovative products and services for die cost estimating. His areas of expertise include die shop management, cost estimating, and tool and automation design. Tool Planners Inc. serves the metal stamping industry with software, training and consulting services for die cost estimating. Jeff is a regular speaker at PMA seminars and has served on PMA's Technical Task Force.
Peter Ulintz, Technical Director, Precision Metalforming Association
Peter Ulintz worked in the metal stamping and tool and die industries for 37 years prior to joining PMA in 2015 as technical director. His background includes tool and die making, die processing and design, engineering management, and product development. Peter speaks regularly at PMA technical seminars and conferences. He is past president of the North American Deep Drawing Research Group, and authors the Tooling by Design column in MetalForming magazine.
SEMINAR LOCATION
Precision Metalforming Association
6363 Oak Tree Blvd
Independence, OH 44131
216-901-8800
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Holiday Inn Cleveland South Independence
6001 Rockside Rd.
Independence, OH 44131
Reserve your room online or call the hotel directly at 216-524-8050, ext. 298, to make room reservations. Reference Precision Metalforming Association corporate to receive a special rate of $109 (plus tax). Hotel accommodations include free self-parking. Hotel does not provide shuttle transportation.
REGISTRATION
IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL
PMA Members: $399
Nonmembers: $599
Note: In-person registration includes breakfast and lunch at PMA.
Review PMA's COVID-19 safety information.
To register by phone, please call Marianne Sichi at 216-901-8800 ext. 150.
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