Metal Spinning Division
What is Metal Spinning?
Metal spinning is a forming process which produces hollow parts that are typically circular in cross-section. The basic spinning process starts with a flat metal disc (blank) which rotates on a lathe. This rotating blank is pressed againsta tool (mandrel, chuck) which duplicates the interior of the part. This pushing action over the tool results in a formed part. Products produced by spinning are utilized in many industries: aerospace, agricultural, computer, ventilation, lighting, marine, food service, automotive, etc. The relatively inexpensive tooling price for spinning still makes this forming method a cost effective fabricating solution.
February 28-29, 2008
Lago Mar Resort and Club—1200 South Ocean Lane—Ft. Lauderdale, FL
PMA Metal Spinning Division Chairman, Bill Kaupp, C.B. Kaupp & Sons, Inc., would like to invite you to the first meeting of the PMA Metal Spinning Division he will host as Chair, Thursday and Friday, February 28-29, 2008. The meeting will start on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with roundtable discussions, followed by two fantastic speakers. John Guzik and Omar Nashashibi, Franklin Partnership, will update the group on PMA’s advocacy efforts and how we are changing Washington’s view of critical manufacturing issues, and how you can make a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.metalformingadvocate.org/.
Deborah Pearce, Pearce Communications Group, LLC, provides businesses with consultative services including training, facilitation and coaching in communication effectiveness, presentational speaking, diversity and communication, mediation, conflict management, team dynamics and leadership development. The title of her program is One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Navigating our Generational Differences. This is the first time in history four generations are working together. The more we know about each generation the more successful our relationships will be.
The group will have its usual reception and dinner (including spouses) Thursday evening at the hotel. Friday morning the group will resume its roundtable discussions and will adjourn by noon.
Please complete the registration form and list “hot-button items” you wish to discuss during the meeting if time permits, and if you are interested in playing golf. Please contact Bill Kaupp (973-761-4000 or bkaupp@kaupp.com), or Mandy Basel (216-901-8800 or mbasel@pma.org) with any questions or concerns.
Do not miss this meeting! Please return your registration form as soon as possible. The hotel room cut-off is February 7 so reservations after that date are on a limited basis. Please contact Mandy Basel (216-901-8800 or mbasel@pma.org) if you have questions.
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September, 2007
| September 13-14, 2007 | Waterloo, IA |
In addition to the roundtable discussion, the group toured Iowa Metal Spinners, Inc., hosted by Kevin Harverts. Allegheny Ludlum presented a program entitled The Switch Is On!™. |
February, 2007
| February 22-23, 2007 | Fort Worth, TX |
The group toured Texas Metal Spinning, a division of Metal Spinners, Inc. Leslie Yerkes from Catalyst Consultant Group, Inc. gave a presentation on building relationships with employees and customers. |
September, 2006
| September 7-8, 2006 | Chicago, IL | In addition to the roundtable discussion, the group toured Olson International, hosted by Tim Gleason. Scott Schmitt, from Black the Black Line Group Ltd., led a briefing session on R&D tax credits and Mark Gasbarra, from U.S. Tax Advantage, spoke about tax advantages available to U.S. manufacturers who export. |
March, 2006
| March 23-24, 2006 | Nashville, TN | In addition to the roundtable discussion, the group toured METCOM, Inc., hosted by Loren Aschbrenner. |
Fall Metal Spinning Division Meeting
| October 21-22, 2005 | Charleston, South Carolina | The meeting began with a tour of Nucor-Berkeley sheet metal mill. PMA South Carolina District members joined us for the tour. Roundtable discussions and networking dinner followed at the Wild Dunes Resort. Doug Ehlke briefed members on issues that affect the metal spinning industry. |
February Division Meeting
| February 24-25, 2005 | Key West, Florida |
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PMA's Metal Spinning Division members escaped the cold winter on February 24-25, 2005, attending the meeting Crowne Plaza La Concha in Key West, FL. During the roundtable portion of the meeting, the group assessed current business conditions, costs of healthcare, and reviewed updates from OSHA. Pictured: Mike Homan, Spindustries, LLC; Kevin Harberts, Iowa Metal Spinners, Inc.; Karla Aaron, Hialeah Metal Spinning; and Bruce Johnston, Acme Metal Spinning, Inc.
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