December 2008

Making Flat Rolled Flat-So It Stays That Way
PMA Headquarters, Cleveland, OH

Join us as we learn that covering flat rolled metal shape defects from the time the metal leaves the rolling mill until it is cut and formed into a finished product. Attendees should develop a better understanding of the sources of shape or surface defects and their options for preventing, eliminating, or compensating for them.

Sheetmetal Forming-Understanding the Properties
Detroit, MI

This one-day seminar explains relative formability between different sheetmetal, using more advanced mechanical properties as the key to understanding their forming capability. These properties control forming limits of different forming modes, including stretching, bending, and drawing. Special topics include springback, springback compensation, yield point elongation, surface roughness, and friction. A full range of steels covering yield strengths from 20 to 200 Ksi is examined, along with aluminum and other metals. By completing this seminar along with Sheetmetal 101 - Understanding the Metal and Higher-Strength Sheet Steels - Solving the Problems you will earn PMA's "Sheetmetal Certificate"!

Performance Based Die Engineering Strategies
Webinar beginning at 2:00 p.m. EST

Nearly all tool & die standards are function-based design specifications. Design requirements for function-based die processes consider operational function of the die only. These type designs are responsible for inconsistent and oftentimes undesirable results in the press room and die shop. The natural deficiencies of function-based die designs are greatly magnified when applied to advanced high strength steel stampings. Today, there is a growing need to replace function-based design methods with proven die-engineering strategies based on die performance. Performance-based strategies assure robust tooling processes, economical stamping methods and adequate control of the forming process. This is revolutionary approach to die design and construction will be presented through this webinar. Join us and learn more!

Sheetmetal 101 - Understanding the Metal
Holiday Inn Brownsville, TX

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. Register for Sheemetal Forming also and receive $100 off!

OEM Insolvency Risks and Strategies Webinar
Webinar at 11:00 a.m. (EST)

Join attorney Matt Wilkins, shareholder, Butzel Long for an hour long presentation addressing OEM insolvency risks and strategies. During this webinar attendees will see what a bankruptcy at one of the OEM's would look like and suppliers' strategies for dealing with the same.

Sheetmetal Forming - Understanding the Properties
Holiday Inn Brownsville, TX

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. Register for Sheemetal Forming also and receive $100 off!

Accounting & Finance for NextGen Leaders
Webinar at 2:00 p.m. (EST)

Gain a basic understanding of the Three Basic Financial Statements, The Income Statement, the Balance Sheet and the Statement of Cash Flows. You will learn the importance of proper matching of revenues and expenses, the differences between assets, liabilities and stockholders' equity and much more. Learn how to calculate ROI (return on investment) to help your company analyze new customers, annualize expenses for human resources, equipment, inventory and much more.

Deep Draw Technology
Nashville, TN

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.

Die Protection Clinic
Chicago, IL

Join us and learn the most effective methods for sensing: non-ejected parts, feed problems, part transfer, stripper position, slug ejection, cam return, ejection cylinders, double blanks, material buckling, and pulled slugs. Also learn which types of electronic sensors to use/avoid, when to use and when not to use electro-mechanical sensors, a foolproof process for choosing misfeed sensor location, and much more.

Die Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Atlanta, GA

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.

Welding 101
The Lincoln Electric Co.

Come learn about the latest changes in welding technology, the advantages and limitations of different welding processes and production monitoring for the future. Don't miss the live production demonstrations during the plant tour of Lincoln Electric.

OSHA Compliance
Knoxville, TN

Back for 2009! You'll learn the most frequent citations issued to metalforming companies, how to anticipate and respond to OSHA inspection inquiries, employee awareness training procedures, new standards being targeted by OSHA, how to get your plant in order before the inspectors arrive, as well as supervisor training to guide you during OSHA walk-around inspection and closing phases. Attendees receive a workbook to use as a comprehensive research tool for years to come. Included will be the list of most frequently cited OSHA standards in our country, press brake guarding issues, lockout program issues and numerous checklists.