Stamping Track 1:

In-Die Transfer Technology

Bob Gunst President, Jacar Systems, LLC

In-die transfer technology is a new and emerging technology in the sheet metal-stamping industry. In this track participants will learn the keys elements that will help them take advantage of the latest technology. Learn from an industry leader about how to apply in-die transfer technology to win more work, reduce costs and improve your stamping efficiencies. Attendees will become skilled at the different styles of in-die transfer systems, see examples of the different types of in-die transfer tools and take away several real-world case studies.

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Stamping Track 1:

50 Tips for Better Die Protection

Jim Finnerty Product Manager, Wintriss Controls Group LLC

There is a lot more to die protection than installing a few sensors into the die and programming the control. There are press and ancillary-equipment considerations, environmental issues and even personnel concerns that must be addressed to ensure success. It was thought that many of these factors had to be "caught, not taught." That's about to change.

This program provides useful insights into the intricacies of ALL areas of die protection. It will prepare the die protection user to deal with many important yet difficult-to-foresee application challenges that will arise both during implementation and in day-to-day operations.

This program is useful for both beginners and experienced die-protection users.

Lubrication TRACK 2:

Reducing Lubricant Waste in Stamping

John Hoff President, Curtis Fluids

Stamping fluid is a necessary part of the metal forming process that often is the last to be considered when looking at costs. Yet, many hidden and soft costs can quickly and exponentially raise the actual cost of stamping fluid during its lifecycle. John Hoff will review the different stages that stamping fluids go through and the costs associated with each stage, to illustrate how reducing fluid use can have a significant effect on overall cost reduction.

Stamping Track 1:

Why Is It So Difficult to Resistance Weld Projection Fasteners to Hot-Stamped Steels?

Ray Michelena Service Engineer, Certified Welding Technician

Jeff Morgan Welding Engineer, T.J. Snow

The presenters will discuss some principal challenges of resistance projection welding on hot-stamped steel. What characteristics of hot-stamped steels create those challenges? Are there any resistance-welding methods that can overcome or at least make projection welding feasible with this material?

Using capacitor-discharge resistance welding versus AC and MFDC-type resistance-welding processes will be discussed. This presentation will give attendees a better understanding of this material and how to successfully produce acceptable projection-welded parts in a production environment. Attend this interesting session on hot-stamped steels, which is becoming more commonplace in the metal fabrication environment.

Lubrication TRACK 2:

Test Methods and Evaluation Criteria for Selecting and Comparing Lubricant Options

Ted McClure Technical Resources Director, Sea-Land Chemical Co / SLC Testing Services

Many factors are considered when selecting metalforming lubricants for use in specific applications. Among these are compatibility with the application method(s) and other materials involved in the process, friction control and impact on tool life, corrosion protection of parts and equipment, health and safety considerations, compatibility with removal and finishing processes, waste treatment, and of course, there is the lubricant impact on the cost of the process. Many standard and non-standard test methods are used to compare lubricants and how they may affect the process relative to each of these requirements. Metalforming lubricant selection criteria will be discussed along with commonly used test methods and their interpretation.

Stamping Track 1:

Fundamentals of Vacuum Heat Treating

Tim Steber Regional Sales Manager, Solar Atmospheres

This presentation will walk through the environmentally friendly process, vacuum-furnace design, pyrometry for temperature uniformity and inert-gas quenching. Examples of several materials and processes will be showcased through photos of actual product applications. Use of engineered fixtures, tooling and various high-temperature-resistant materials to minimize distortion through the thermal cycling process also will be discussed.

Solar Atmospheres is NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) and MedAccred accredited, ISO/AS9100 approved, and has gained approvals from many corporate prime contractors.

Lubrication TRACK 2:

Measurement Methods for Confirming Oil Film and Dry Lube Thickness

Michael Justice President, UPA Technology, Inc.

This presentation will provide an overall perspective of technologies used for measurement of lubricant thickness including weigh/strip/weigh, weigh/wipe/weigh, infrared, ultraviolet and beta backscatter. Discussion will include measurement of lubricants typically being used, including prelubes, forming oils, rust preventives and dry lubricants. The presentation also will briefly cover new industry/technology providing recent advancements for measuring thin food-grade lubricants on aluminum packaging/beverage metals. New tools for measuring oil films inside corners, edges or highly formed parts that weren’t previously possible also will be addressed.