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Sheet Metal Technology Seminar
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - Thursday, April 2, 2020
Romulus, MI
CANCELED
With the recent developments regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PMA has made the decision to cancel the Sheet Metal Technology Seminar.
Thank you for your understanding,
PMA Management
SPECIFICATIONS, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS IN METAL FORMING
What you will learn:
• Properties and characteristics of common sheet alloys used in metal stampings
• Language of sheet metal forming
• Aligning the needs of the part with the capabilities of your metal supplier
• Smooth transition from tryout to production parts
• Approaches to problem solving
Sheet Metal Types and Tests — Day 1
• Growth in metal-alloy options increases importance of best practices in your plant
• Stamping process variables
• Sheet metal formability characterization: hardness and tensile testing
• Differences between common sheet alloys used in metal stampings
• How sheet metal selection impacts joining: welding, riveting and adhesive bonding
Applications of Sheet Metal — Day 2
• How sheet metal production influences stamping performance
• Navigating certs and specifications
• Dimensional stability and springback
• Lubrication and friction
• Accounting for variability in simulation and in practice
• Practices for smooth production launch and throughout part life
• Problem solving on the plant floor to improve stamping performance
Presenter
Danny Schaeffler, President, Engineering Quality Solutions, Inc.
Danny Schaeffler, with 30 years of materials and applications experience, is co-founder of 4M Partners, LLC and founder and president of Engineering Quality Solutions (EQS). EQS provides product-applications assistance to materials and manufacturing companies; 4M teaches fundamentals and practical details of material properties, forming technologies, processes and troubleshooting needed to form high-quality components. Schaeffler is the metallurgy and forming technical editor of the next release of the AHSS Applications Guidelines available from WorldAutoSteel.
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Sheet Metal Types and Tests
7:30 a.m. Continental breakfast
8:00 a.m. Presentation
12:00 p.m. Lunch provided
1:00 p.m. Presentation resumes
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Applications of Sheet Metal
7:30 a.m. Continental breakfast
8:00 a.m. Presentation
12:00 p.m. Lunch provided
1:00 p.m. Presentation resumes
3:30 p.m. Adjourn
SEMINAR LOCATION AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Holiday Inn Detroit Metro Airport
8400 Merriman Rd.
Romulus, MI
734-729-8400
Reserve your room online or call Holiday Inn Detroit Metro Airport at 734-729-8400 and reference Precision Metalforming Association to receive the group rate of $119 per night plus applicable taxes. The cut-off date to receive the discounted group rate is March 17, 2020. Hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle and self-parking.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CANCELED
Register by 3/17/20 and Save $100
PMA Members $499
Nonmembers $699
After 3/17/20
PMA Members $599
Nonmembers $799
Questions or more information? Contact Marianne Sichi at 216-901-8800 ext. 150.