2014 advance program

NOVEMBER 11–13, 2014Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA USA

INSIDE: • Show Information

• Exhibitor List

• Hotel & Travel

• Schedule-at-a-Glance

• Education Programs

• Special Events

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2014 ADVANCE PROGRAM

The answers and know-how you need for the challenges of tomorrow can be found at FABTECH.

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finish strong

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NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST METAL FORMING,

FABRICATING, WELDING AND FINISHING EVENT

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ADVANCE PROGRAM VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 | AUGUST 2014

The Advance Program is published annually on behalf of FABTECH® by The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International® 833 Featherstone Road | Rockford, Illinois 61107—6302 USA 815-399-8700 | www.fmanet.org | www.fabtechexpo.com

General Information .......................3-4

Show Location .................................... 4

Show Hours .......................................... 4

Show Admission ................................. 4

Exhibitor List....................................5-8

Special Events ................................... 10

Keynote Presentations ............... 10-11

Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap with Veterans ..............10

AWS U.S. Invitational Weld Trials ...................................... 10

State of the Industry: Executive Outlook ........................... 11

Transforming Your Manufacturing Business for the New Digital Age ................ 11

Run4Mfg. .............................................25

Networking Event .............................22

Industry Night Reception at the College Football Hall of Fame..................22

Education Program .................... 12-62

Schedule-at-a-Glance .................12-15

Pricing Information ...........................16

Finishing Track ............................17-23

Stamping Track .......................... 23-28

Lasers & Cutting Track ............. 28-31

Lean Track ..................................... 31-33

Management Track ...................34-36

Workforce Track ............................... 37

Sustainable Manufacturing Track....................38

Job Shop Solutions Track .......39-41

Forming & Fabricating Track ................. 42-43

Tube & Pipe Track ........................... 44

Automation Track ............................45

Welding ................................................46

Seminars ....................................46-48

Conferences ..............................49-51

RWMA Resistance Welding School ............................51

Professional Program ............52-57

Educational Sessions............58-59

Special Programs ....................59-61

AWS Society Events ............. .61-62

Hotel & Travel ................................... 63

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FUTUREThe future — your future — is on full display at FABTECH. From the latest trends and end-to-end solutions in metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing to the industry’s leading education and peer-to-peer networking, this is your opportunity to capitalize on the future.

form knowledge Talk to the technical experts and visionaries — and learn not only what’s new but what’s next. The long-term benefits of spending just a few days focusing on the big picture at FABTECH are unparalleled.

fabricate solutions With 1,400+ exhibits and 100+ education opportunities, use FABTECH to expand your skill sets, learn new applications and uncover tools needed to improve quality, productivity and profitability.

weld relationships Rub elbows with peers, collaborate with colleagues and meet potential partners at FABTECH, a dynamic, face-to-face center of activity. Here you’ll find all the key players in one place, at one time.

finish strong FABTECH is where deals are made and serious business gets done around the clock. Make side-by-side product comparisons and uncover new ideas and solutions, all while saving time and money.

Show Hours

Tuesday, November 11, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 13, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

How to Register

Register today online at fabtechexpo.com. Or, download a printer-friendly registration form from the Web site and fax to (508) 743-9696.

Show Location Georgia World Congress Ctr.285 Andrew Young International Blvd NWAtlanta, GA 30313 gwcc.com

Show Admission

Exhibit-only attendance is FREE through November 7, 2014. Beginning November 8, the cost to attend the exhibits is $50. FMA, SME, AWS, PMA and CCAI members may always attend the exhibits for FREE with a valid member card.

WELCOME TO THE GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER

Explore 550,000 net square feet of innovative technology across three halls.

FABTECH BLUES, BREWS & BBQ This unique outdoor meeting area, connecting B and C exhibit halls, is the perfect place to take a break and make new connections.

Find Products and Solutions in the Following Technology Categories

Arc Welding

Assembly

Bending & Forming

Brazing & Soldering

Business Services

Coil Processing

Cutting

Fastening & Joining

Finishing/Paint & Powder Coating

Finishing/Plating

Gases & Gas Equipment

Hydroforming

Inspection & Testing

Job Shop/Contract Mfg.

Lasers

Lubrication

Maintenance & Repair

Material Handling

Metal Suppliers

Plate & Structural Fabricating

Press Brakes

Punching

Resistance Welding

Robotics

Safety & Environmental

Saws

Software, Machine Controls

Stamping

Thermal Spraying

Tool & Die

Tooling

Tube & Pipe Fabricating or Welding

Tube & Pipe Producing

Waterjet

Welding Consumables

Welding Machines

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MEET WITH EXHIBITING COMPANIES SHOWCASING HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS!

Exhibitor list by pavilion as of 07/15/14. Go to fabtechexpo.com for the most up-to-date list of FABTECH exhibitors.

FINISHING

ACT Test Panels LLCAFC Finishing SystemsAir Power IncAkzoNobel Powder CoatingsAlabama Washer & Oven CoAmerican Finishing ResourcesAmiberica IncAnest Iwata USA IncAPEL InternationalArgon Masking CorpArkema IncArmoloy of Western PA IncAsia Machine GroupAxalta Coating SystemsBaril Coatings USABASF CorpBayco / Guspro IncBECCA IncBlast Cleaning TechnologiesBlastman Robotics LtdBulk Chemicals IncBYK Gardner USACalvary Industries IncCaplugsCatalytic Industrial SystemsCFCM Canadian Finishing & Coatings ManufacturingChameleon InnovationsChemetall US IncChemical Coaters Assoc Int’lClemco Industries CorpCogistix LLCCold Shot ChillersCol-Met Spray Booths IncCombustion and Systems IncConforming Matrix CorpCoral Chemical CoCustom Fabricating & SuppliesDaifuku WebbDecoral System USA CorpDeFelsko CorpDuBois ChemicalsDuPont Teflon Industrial CoatingsDuroair Technologies IncDynabrade IncEcho EngineeringEisenmann CorpElcometer IncElectrocoat Association,TheElectro-Steam Generator CorpElektroPhysik USA IncEmpowering Technologies - SONATSEMSL Analytical IncEnhancement Technologies / Sublitex-Miroglio

FINISHING

EPSI (Engineered Products & Services Inc)FAMIS Inc - PowderDepot.comFARO Technologies IncFilter 1Finishing BrandsFischer Technology IncFostoria Process EquipmentFreedom Scientific Industrial InspectionFrohn North America IncGarmat USAGema USA IncGeneral Automatic TransferGeneral Fabrications CorpGeorge Koch Sons LLCGlobal Finishing SolutionsGoff IncGraco IncHenkel CorpHentzen Coatings IncHeraeus - VulcanHerr Industrial IncHoughton International - Surface FinishingHubbard-Hall IncIFS Coatings IncIHI Ionbond IncInfratrol Manufacturing CorpIntech Services IncIntelliFinishingINTERTEKIST International Surface TechnologiesJohnson Thermal Systems IncKeyland Polymer LtdKMI Systems IncKolene CorpKremlin RexsonLDPI IncLee Yeong Industrial Co. Ltd.Liaoning Longyuan Industry Group Co., LtdLPI IncLPR Global IncLS Industries IncMagic Rack/Production Plus CorpMetoKote CorpMidwest Finishing SystemsMighty Hook IncMPC PlatingNikoTrack LLCNordson CorpOsbornParker IonicsPatriot Powder CoatingPaul Gardner CoPero CorporationPneu-Mech SystemsPollution Control Products Co.Porcelain Enamel Institute Inc

FINISHING

Powder CoatingPowder Parts IncPowder-X Coating SystemsPPG Industries IncPrecious Plate IncPrecision Quincy Ovens LLCPretreatment Equipment Mfg IncProduction Systems IncProducts Finishing MagazineProtech Powder CoatingsR.S. HughesRAMPF Group IncRapid EngineeringReliant Finishing SystemsRhodes Systems International IncRichards-Wilcox IncRiveerRohnerSata Spray EquipmentSelas Heat Technology (Red-Ray Infrared)Sheboygan Paint CompanySherwin Williamssia Abrasives IncSouthern Systems IncSponge-Jet IncSpray Systems IncSpray-Tech/JunairSuperfici America IncSystem TechnologiesTanis IncTCI Powder CoatingsTennessee GalvanizingTherma-Tron-X IncTIGER Drylac USA IncTransmet CorpTrimac Industrial SystemsUni-Spray Systems IncUnited Industries IncValmont CoatingsVitracoat America IncVULKAN Blast Shot TechnologyWagner Systems IncWalther Pilot North America LLCWebb-Stiles CoWestern AbrasivesFORMING & FABRICATING

2020 Software Solutions IncAccurpress America IncAccuStream, a Hypertherm brandAceCad SoftwareAcorn Industrial Products CoAdvance Cutting SystemsAdvanced Manufacturing

Solutions LLCAerospace Manufacturing & Design

FORMING & FABRICATING

Ajan Elektronik Servis Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd Sti.AKS Cutting Systems IncAl Huda San Dis Tic Ltd STIAlkras LLCAlliance Steel LLCAlma Cam USA LLCAlternative Parts IncAM Machinery Sales IncAmada America IncAmerican Biltrite IncAmerican Express OPENAmerican PhotonicsAmerican Punch CoAMS Controls IncApex Machine GroupAptean IncARKU Coil Systems IncArmstrong Kover Kwick IncArro-Mark Co LLCASC Machine Tools IncASKO IncATTEXOR Clinch Systems SAAutomec IncAvure TechnologiesAxelent IncAxsis Cutting SystemsBad Dog ToolsBajaj Machines India Pvt. Ltd.Barton InternationalBaykal Makine A.S.Beckhoff AutomationBehringer Saws IncBeka-Mak Makina Sanayi Ve Ticaret ASBetenbender Manufacturing IncBimex SA DE CVBirlesik Metal Ve Isil Islew San Ve Tic Ltd STIBlack Hills CorporationBlastec IncBoldrini srlBosch Rexroth CorpBoschert Precision Machinery IncBowlin Manufacturing IncBox On DemandBradbury Group, TheBraner USA IncBTM SawsBurr King Manufacturing CoBushman EquipmentButech BlissBUWW Coverings IncBystronic IncC Marshall MachineryCambco IncCamFive USA CorpCamlock SystemsCapital Machine TechnologiesCarell Corp


CematekCentricut a Hypertherm brandChicago SlitterChunlon Corp.Cidan Machinery IncCleveland Punch & Die CoCleveland Steel Tool CoCML USA Inc ErcolinaCNA InsuranceCOE Press EquipmentCoherent IncCoil World MagazineCOLE-TUVE IncCOMEQ IncCONCOA IncControlled Automation IncCordstrap USA IncCosen SawsCosta SandersCreaformCTD MachinesCy Laser LLCDaito USA IncDake CorporationDalgakiran Makina San Tic ASDalmec IncDAQRIDAVI IncDCM Tech IncDimeco AlipresseDino-Lite Scopes (BigC)DoALL Sawing ProductsDonaldson Torit - Donaldson Company IncDongying Hengcheng Machine Co LtdDoringer Cold SawsDr Shrink IncDurma SCAEagle Bending Machines IncEayuan Metal Industrial Co., Ltd.Eberle America IncECi M1Econco/CPIEdwards Manufacturing CoEkip Arasustu Eipman San IML Mad Taah LTD STIElectrox Laser Marking SystemsElmali Makina Sanayi VE Ticaret Ltd StiElumatec North America InceMaint EnterprisesEmmegi USA IncENCOEnutron InternationalEpicor Software CorpErickson Metals CorpERIEZErmaksan Mak. San ve Tic. ASESCO Tool Co


ESI (Engineering Systems Inc.)Exact JobBOSSEXEL North AmericaFab Shop Magazine DirectFabricating & Metalworking MagazineFabricators & Manufacturers

AssociationFabSuiteFabTrol Systems IncFaccin USA IncFaspro Technologies IncFelton IncFF Journal/ Modern MetalsFicep CorporationFladder-Hansen & Hundebol IncFlashCut CNCFlow International CorpFMS Machine Tool IncFocus Technology Co LtdFomUSAFormdrill USA IncGasparini SpAGauer Metal Products IncGeneron IGSGlobal Shop Solutions, IncGlovia InternationalGMA Garnet USA CorpGorbel IncGravograph IncGrove Rutter CPA, ABV, CVA, MAFF

Mergers, Acquisitions & Valutations

Haco-Atlantic IncHaeger IncHaeusler AGHafendorfer Machine IncHan-Kwang USA IncHan’s Laser / Gromax Enterprises CorpHans Weber Sales and Service CorpHE&M Saw IncHerr Voss StamcoHexagon Metrology IncHG Farley Laser Lab USA IncHGG Profiling B.V.HI TecMetal Group IncHiwin CorpHougen Manufacturing IncHyd-Mech Group LtdHypertherm Incigus IncII-VI InfraredImperial BladesImperial Systems IncIndustrial Laser Solutions For

ManufacturingIndustrial MachineTrader

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Industrial Machinery DigestIndustrial Magnetics IncIndustrial Market PlaceIndustrial Molded Rubber ProductsInforInfoSight CorpIntercompInternational Knife & Saw IncInternational Technologies IncInternational Waterjet PartsIrmco IncISBJ&J Bar PlusJarvis Cutting Tools IncJETJETCAM-NestONE SolutionsJMR IndustrialJMT USAJobscope ERPJohnson Bros Metal Forming CoKAAST Machine Tools IncKalamazoo Machine ToolKasto IncKeller USA IncKern Laser SystemsKetec Precision Tooling Inc.Kinetic Cutting Systems IncKK Metal Processing Pte LtdKMT Waterjet Systems IncKoyo Giken IncKuper Makina San Ve Dis Tic Ltd STLLantek Sheet Metal SolutionsLapeyre Stair IncLapham-Hickey SteelLaser Experts IncLaser Mechanisms IncLaser Research OpticsLasermet IncLazer Safe Pty LtdLENOXLeveltek Intl LLCLissmac CorpLT Ultra Precision OpticsLVD StrippitLyon IndustriesMachine Concepts IncMagestic Systems IncMakita Industrial ToolsManufacturing NewsManufacturing SolutionsMarlin Equipment FinanceMarlin Steel Wire ProductsMarvel Manufacturing CoMaster MagneticsMate Precision ToolingMazak Optonics CorpMB Metal TechnologiesMC Machinery Systems, Inc /

Mitsubishi Laser


Measurement Systems Intl A Rice Lake

Weighing Systems CoMecco Marking & TraceabilityMegaFab-Piranha– Whitney-BertschMesser Cutting SystemsMetalFinish LLCMetalForming IncMetalix CAD/CAM LtdMetaMation IncMetform International LtdMetlsaw Systems IncMetreel IncMetronor IncMexico Industry NewspaperMidwest Tool IncMIE Solutions IncMillner Haufen Tool CompanyMiyachi AmericaModern Manufacturing TechnologiesMSC Industrial SupplyMultiCam IncNACE InternationalNadella IncNational Sheet Metal Machines IncNebraska Public Power DistrictNext Generation ManufacturingNingbo Jinfeng Welding & Cutting Machinery Manufacture Co LtdNitto Denko America IncNitto Kohki USA IncNoritake Co IncNorlok Technology IncNorth Carolinas SoutheastNorthrop GrummanNovacel IncO’Brien Installations LtdOcean Machinery IncOhio Laser LLCOMAX CorpOmegaCube TechnologiesOncor Electric DeliveryOphir Optics LLCOptomecOriental Casting IncOxford InstrumentsOzmak Makina San Ye Tic LTD STIPacific Press TechnologiesPacksize International, LLC.Pangborn CorporationPannier CorpPaper-Less LLCParker HannifinParker Hannifin SSD DrivesPat Mooney IncPeddinghaus CorpPEP TechnologyPerfection Global LLCPeter Prinzing GmbHPhoenix Metals CoPinnacle LGSPlastics International


PolymetPolyrix IncPolyurethane Products CorpPrestige Equipment CorporationPresto Lifts IncPrima Power North America IncPro Tool Warehouse LLCProdevco Industries IncProgressive Ruesch Machine Co IncProject Tool & Die IncPunch PressPythonX - A Lincoln Electric CompanyQnect IncQuality Machine Protection IncRadan - A Vero Software CompanyRAS Systems LLCRDI Laser Blanking SystemsRed Bud IndustriesRhino Cutting SystemsRich Honest Machinery & ToolsRichardson Electronics LtdRigidized Metals CorpRIMCO RotatorRMI Laser LLCRocklin Manufacturing CoRollmeisterRosler Metal Finishing USA LLCRousseau Metal IncRUF Briquetting SystemsSalvagnini America IncSamco Machinery LtdSamuel Strapping SystemsSawblade.comSBMF Makina SAN TIC LTDSchneider ElectricSchwarze- Robitec GmbHScotchman Industries IncSealeze A Unit of Jason IncSemyx LLCSertom MM SpAService Lamp CorpShandong Hailanjinbo Industrial Co LtdShop Data Systems IncShoptech SoftwareSIC Marking USA IncSICK IncSideros Engineering SrlSigmaTEK Systems LLCSite Location PartnershipSMESPANCO IncSpyraflo IncSSC Controls CoStarcyl CylindersState of GeorgiaState of WyomingSteel King Industries Inc


Steel Storage Systems IncSterling MachineryStop-painting.comStor-Loc CorpSTRADA Capital CorporationStriker SystemsSUNS International LLCSuperMax ToolsSysproTaloc USATEAM Industrial ServicesTECHNI WaterjetTekla IncTenryu AmericaThe ExtractorThe FabricatorThe Job Shop CompanyThe M K Morse CompanyThe RDI GroupTigerStop LLCTimesavers IncToday’s Industrial Products & SolutionsToolmen CorpToptime Precision Electronics Co LtdToskar MachineryTravelers Companies IncTrilogy Machinery IncTri-Mer CorpTRUMPF IncTwinEngines IncTYKMA TechnologiesTyrolit Industrial AbrasivesUniPunch Products IncUnited Global Sourcing IncUnittool Punch & DieUS Industrial Machinery CoUyar Celik Endustrisi San Tic ASV&S Galvanizing LLCViking Blast & Wash SystemsVirtek Vision InternationalVKS - Visual Knowledge ShareVoith Turbo IncVoortman CorporationVyTekWalker MagneticsWaterjet USA LLCWeil Engineering North AmericaWest Virginia Development OfficeWheelabrator GroupWhistler & Sons Inc, SBWhiting CorpWila USAWilliams Metals and Welding Alloys IncWilson Tool InternationalWireway Husky CorpXinxiang Tianfeng Machinery Manufacture Co LtdXinyongxu Metal & Die (Shenzhen) Co., LtdYestool/Aloris USAZarbeco LLCZMac Transportation SolutionsZund America Inc

METALFORM

Accurate Die Design Inc/Logopress3AIDA-America CorpAles Pres Kalip Makina San Ve Tic Ltd LTIAlliance Manufacturing IncAlma Machinery CoAlmco IncAlmetals IncAlro Steel CorporationAmerican Manufacturing IncAnchor DanlyAP&T North America IncArt Technologies IncAssociated Spring RAYMONDAtlatl IncAutoform EngineeringAutomated Tapping SystemsBachman Machine CoBalluff IncBaoji Boze Metal Products Co LtdBatesville Tool & Die IncBCN Technical Services IncBeckwood Press CoBestar LLCBesTech Tool CorpBig Ass FansBig Steel RackBlue Chip Engineered Products IncBohler Uddeholm CorpBrown Boggs Machine Co. LtdBruderer Machinery IncBurleson Texas Economic DevelopmentCangzhou Huibang Electrical &

Mechanical Product Making Co

Cataforesis SA de CVChampion Tools LLCChemtool IncCHS Automation / Pneumatic Feed ServiceCIECO IncCimatron Technologies IncClips & Clamps IndustriesCOE Press EquipmentColt Automation LtdDallas Industries IncDarex LLCDAYTON Lamina CorporationDeco Tool Supply CoDELTA Computer Systems IncDelta IndustrialDESCH Canada LtdDiehl Steel Co IncDixie Industrial Finishing Co IncDongguan Changhong Metal Technology

Co LTDDongying Haihe Machinery Co LtdDurable Superior CastersDynamatic (Drive Sourch International)

METALFORM

Eagle Brass CoEagle Press & Equipment Co LtdEAS Mold & Die Change Systems IncEhrhardt Tool & MachineElizabeth Carbide ComponentsEngineering Technology Associates IncEnprotech Industrial TechnologiesEtna Products IncEva Tool USAF & G Tool and Die CoFagor ArrasateFalcon Industrial IncFeed Lease CorpFibro IncFitex Casting Co., LTDFlexarm IncFluidForming AmericasForming Technologies IncFORMTEK-MEFuchs Lubricants CoFuxin Tianyuan Steel Balls Manufacturing

CO., LTDGefranGerb Vibration Control SystemsGlobal Metal Spinning Solutions Inc - DENN

USA Metal FormingGoessling USA IncGrand Rapids Machine RepairGreenerd Press & Machine Company IncGruber Tool & Die IncHangsterfer’s Laboratories IncHeim Group, TheHenan Golden Sun Foundry Co LtdHilma Div. Carr Lane RoemheldHitachi Metals America LtdHoughton International IncHutchison Tool Sales CoHyson ProductsIndustrial Innovations IncInterlaken TechnologyInternational Chemical CoJiangsu Zeen Tooling Co. LtdJIER North AmericaJIT Automation IncJ-TechKaeser Compressors IncKent CorpKodima Co LtdKomatsu America Industries LLCKosmek USAKunshan Dersun Precision Mould Co LtdKyzen CorporationLarson Tool & StampingLatrobe Specialty Steel DistributionLeifeld Metal Spinning AG

Interested in Exhibiting? Visit fabtechexpo.com/reserve-booth.com to learn how your company can take part in this exciting event!

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METALFORMLenzkes Clamping Tools IncLindquist Steels IncLinear Transfer Automation IncLink SystemsLORD CorporationLSP Industries IncLucky Harvest Co LtdMacrodyne Technologies IncMagnetic Products IncMayfran International IncMetalloid CorpMetalRustGuardMJC Engineering & Technology IncMoeller Precision ToolMultipress IncNantong Yutung Industrial Co., LtdNational Kwikmetal Service LPNGK Metals CorpNidec Minster CorpNikon Metrology IncNorwalk InnovationODM Tool & Manufacturing Co IncOGS IndustriesOhio Moulding CorporationOMCG North AmericaOrttech IncOzkoc Hidrolik Makina San Ve Tic A2P&G Fluid Power IncP/A Industries IncPacesetter SystemsPaulo Products CoPax Machine Works IncPax Products IncPenn United Technologies IncPennEngineeringPeterson SpringPhilpott Rubber/ Lankhorst MouldingsPlex SystemsPottiez America LPPrecision Metalforming AssociationPrecision Punch CorpPrecision Stamping ProductsPrecision Steel Warehouse IncPress Room Equipment CoPressroom Electronics IncProduction Tube Cutting IncPronic IncRaziol Zibulla & Sohn GmbHRCO Engineering IncReady Technology IncRock Valley Oil & Chemical Co IncRoland Industrial Electronics LPRoll Forming CorpRoss ControlsSamson Roll Formed Products CoSander Automation CorpSangiacomo Presses Americas, LLCSAS AutomationSCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH USASchuler IncorporatedScientific Forming Technologies CorpSelfLubeSerapid IncSEYI America IncShenyang Top New Material Co LtdShin Hung Chang Industrial Co IncShop Edge Software Inc

METALFORMShopFloorConnectSKF USA IncSolar AtmospheresSouthern Machinery Repair IncSouthern Tool SteelSpecial Springs LLCSpecialty Metals LLCSpectrum Industries IncStampingSimulation.com Pty LtdStamtec IncStarrett CompanySteinel Normalien AGStripmatic Products IncStrothmann Machines & Handling GmbHSuperior Die Set CorpSuperior Roll FormingSutherland PressesTaiwan Mold Tool Co LtdTapeswitch CorpTaylor Made Solutions IncTDS AutomationTecnomagnete IncThe Right Corner of TexasToledo BlankToledo Integrated SystemsTOP YES Precision Metal Products Co LTDTorque IncTorque Technologies IncTower Oil & Technology CoTrans-Matic Mfg Co IncTriform Sheet HydroformingTurck IncUelner Precision Tools & DiesUlbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals IncUnisorb Installation TechnologiesUnist IncUnited Aluminum CorpUnited Performance MetalsUSA StampingVance Tool & Die Co IncVaughn Manufacturing CoVersatility Tool Works & Mfg CoVibro/Dynamics CorpVictory ToolVulcan Tool CorpWalter MetalsWaterbury FarrelWendt LLPWilco IncWintriss ControlsWomen in ManufacturingWysongxTuple - World’s #1 Open Source ERPYamamoto FB EngineeringZapp Precision StripZEISS Industrial Metrology LLCZerust Corrosion Solutions (Northern Tech Intl Corp)TUBE & PIPE

Accurex Measurement IncAdda Fer Meccanica SrlAddison Machine Engineering IncAdvanced Fabricating MachineryAdvanced Tubular Technologies IncAIM IncAjax Tocco Magnethermic CorpAlpine Bender MachineryAltaMAR Inc

TUBE & PIPE

Ambrell Precision Induction HeatingAmpco Metal IncAppleton Manufacturing DivArt2link CorpBeijing U Bridge LLCBeveltoolsBlackjack Pipejack Stands LLCBLM GROUP USA CorpBM Group I/SBTD Manufacturing IncCEIA USACH Steel Solutions IncCheil Grinding Wheel USA IncChicago Pneumatic Tool CoChiyoda Kogyo -Maruka USAClark Fixture TechnologiesCMF/JammesCMS - ItalyCombilift USAComco USA IncContinental Pipe & Tube Cut-Off MachinesCrippa USA LLCDai-Ichi High Frequency Co., LtdDesign Storage & Handling IncDubak Engineering Group LLCEaton LeonardEddytech Systems IncEFD Induction Inceldec Induction LLCEnvisionTEC IncEveriteExact Pipe Tools IncFactory CatFivesFlexovit USA IncFoerster Instruments IncFontijne Formitt IncFontijne Grotnes IncFoshan Vinmay Stainless Steel Co LtdFunabori Co LtdG.B.C Industrial Tools SpaGem Tool CorporationGlobal Precision Parts IncGoff’s Enterprises IncGRB Innovations LLCGuild InternationalH & S Tool IncHigh Tech ThermalHorn Machine Tools IncHuth - Ben Pearson International LLCIndustrial Laser SolutionsIndustrial Solutions & Innovation LLCInnerspec TechnologiesInnovative Tube Equipment CorpINNOVO CorpIntercon Enterprises IncInterpower InductionITW Professional BrandsJ & S Machine IncKent CorpKeyedIn Manufacturing Software SolutionsKLINGSPOR Abrasives IncLiburdi Dimetrics CorporationLillbacka USALoeser USA IncManchester Tool & Die Inc

TUBE & PIPE

Metalloid CorpMetalPrices.comMiiC America IncMill MastersMille Miglia Engineering srlNation Wide ProductsNew Form Tools LtdNissyo Techno Co LtdNucor Building SystemsNumalliance IncOasis Scientific IncOMNI-X USAOverton IndustriesPassline PerformancePat Mooney IncPEE WEE GmbHPHIProdim USAProto-1 ManufacturingQuaker Chemical CorpR&B Machining IncREA Elektronik IncRIDGIDRoll Machining Technologies & SolutionsSeuthe GmbHShaw Stainless LLCSMK Co LtdSpectro Analytical InstrumentsStahle Cybernetic TechnologyStanza MachineryT&H LemontTaurinGroup USAT-DRILLTechnical Translation ServicesTeraDiode IncThermatool CorpThermo Scientific Portable XRF AnalyzersThompson Friction WeldingTHR MachineryTools for BendingTube & Pipe TechnologyTube Bending Concepts IncTube Form SolutionsTubex Technology MachineryTubing Solutions LLCUltraflex Power Technologies CorpUniversal Controls GroupUniversal Drilling & Cutting EquipmentUniversal Tube & Rollform Equipment CorpVerisurf Software IncVJ Technologies IncWAFIOS Machinery CorpWatts Specialties IncWauseon Machine & Manufacturing IncWinton Machine CoWorld Economic Development AllianceWuxi Dixin Steel Pipe Co LtdWuxi Huijin International trade Co LTDWELDING

3MABB Inc-RoboticsABICOR BINZELAbove Material Technology Co., LtdAce Industrial ProductsAdvanced Cylinder Products

WELDING

Advanced Technology & Materials Co LtdAir LiquideAir Products and Chemicals IncAir Purification IncAirflow Systems IncAirgas IncAlabama LaserAlabama Robotics Technology PkAlbany Door Systems IncAlcoTec Wire CoAlfra USA LLCAllcryoAllpro Machinery IncALM Materials HandlingAlpha Professional ToolsAmerican Society For Nondestructive TestingAmerican Technical PublishersAmerican Torch Tip Co IncAmerican Welding SocietyAMET IncAndersen Industries IncAnhui Etal Welding and Cutting DevelopmentAntec Electronics Co LtdAnthony Welded Products IncAquasol CorpARC Abrasives IncArc Machines IncArc ProductsArc Specialties IncARCBROARCON Welding Equipment LLCArrow Castings LtdATI Industrial AutomationAtlanta Drive Systems IncAtlas Copco Tools and Assembly SystemsAuburn Manufacturing IncAvani Environmental Intl IncAvant Garde Technologie IncAVS Industries LLCB&B Pipe & Industrial ToolBay State Surface TechnologiesBeijing Essen Welding & Cutting FairBeijing Metals & Minerals CorpBESSEY Tools North AmericaBluco CorpBonal Technologies IncBore Repair Systems IncBradford Derustit CorpBroad Industrial Group LtdBroco IncBruker AXS IncBTIC America CorporationBuehler, An ITW CompanyBuffalo Shrink WrapBug-O- Systems/Weld Tooling CorpBullardBurny KaliburnC H Symington & Co IncCambridge Vacuum EngineeringCapital Weld CleanersCebotech IncCEICerbaco LtdCGW-Camel Grinding Wheels USAChangzhou Bestweld Imp & Exp Corp Ltd

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WELDINGChangzhou Huarui Welding & Cutting

Equip Co LtdChangzhou Huatong Welding Industry Co

LtdChangzhou Longren Mechanical &

Electrical Co LtdChangzhou Shine Science & Technology

Co LtdChangzhou Wujin Golden Globe Welding

& Cutting Machinery Co Ltd

Changzhou Yangzi River Welding Material Co LtdChangzhou Zhengyang Welding Material Co LtdChart IncChina National Abrasives Industry CorpCibo nvCK WorldwideClamptek Enterprise Co. LtdClara VisionClean Air AmericaCloos Robotic Welding IncCM Industries IncCMW Resistance Welding ProductsCOB Industries IncCobra Torches IncCompressed AirComputers UnlimitedContinental AbrasivesControlled Automation IncCoral SPA/Industrial Air Solutions IncCoreTemp AbrasivesCorewire LtdCOR-MET INCCribMasterCS Unitec IncC-specCWI HelperCyl-Tec IncD/F Machine Specialties IncDakota UltrasonicsDataweld IncDengensha America CorpDE-STA-CODiagraph MSP an ITW CompanyDiakontDiamond Ground Products IncDiamond Saw Works IncDinse IncDirect Wire & CableDiversi-Tech IncDongbei Special Steel Group Co LtdDOT Quality ServicesDr Gold & CoDualDraw LLCDURUM USADynafluxDynatorch IncE. H. WachsEasom Automation Systems IncELCo EnterprisesElcometer IncElectron Beam Technologies IncElement Materials TechnologyEnsitechENTRON Controls LLCEnvironmental Air SolutionsESAB Welding & Cutting ProductsEssen Trade ShowsFANUC America Corp

WELDINGFastenal CompanyFein Power Tools IncFerris State UnivFIBA Technologies IncFibre-Metal By HoneywellFlame Spray North AmericaFlame Technologies IncFocus GmbHFoerster welding systems GmbHForney Industries IncFoshan Kangshida Welding Equipments

Co LtdFrommelt Safety ProductsFronius USA LLCFusion IncG&J Hall Tools IncGaozhou City Longsafety Labor

InsuranceGasflux CoGE Measurement & ControlGenesis Systems GroupGenstar Technologies IncGeorgeB DesignGerimaGlobal Electronic ServicesGloves IncGMC Machine Tools CorpGolden Eagle Minmetals(Beijing) Wldg Materials CoGoss IncGudel IncGullco InternationalH & M Pipe Beveling Machine Co IncHangzhou Apollo Import and Export

Co LTDHangzhou Gegao Machine Co LtdHarbert’s Products Inc/ Allied Flux Reclaiming

LtdHarris Products GroupHascor USA IncHaynes InternationalHBS Bolzenschweiss Systeme GmbH & Co

KGHebei Kingster Machinery Equipment Co LtdHeck IndustriesHelvi S.p.AHermes Abrasives LtdHeron Machine & Electric Industrial LtdHIGHYAG Lasertechnologie GmbHHiscoHobart BrothersHobart Institute of Welding TechnologyHyundai WeldingIBEDA /Superflash Compressed Gas

Equipment IncIdeal Welding Systems LPigm Robotic Systems IncIMPACT Engineering IncIndustrial Maid LLCIn-House Solutions IncInteractive Safety Products IncInternational Thermal Spray Assoc (ITSA)International Welding Technologies IncInterTest IncIPG PhotonicsIRCO Automation IncIronworkers Management

Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT)

WELDINGJASIC Technologies America IncJavelin IndustrialJAZ USA IncJD SquaredJetline EngineeringJiangSu Shenyuan Special Steel Co., LtdJiangyin Xinlian Welding Equipment

Co., LtdJingyu Welding & Cutting Co LtdJLC Electromet Pvt LLCJohn Tillman CoJoysun Abrasives Co LtdJP Nissen CoKalas Wire IncKawasaki Robotics (USA) IncKDAR CoKemper America IncKennametal StelliteKeystone Fastening TechnologiesKimberly-Clark ProfessionalKobelco Welding of America IncKoike Aronson IncKristeel Shinwa Industries LtdKUKA Robotics CorporationLaboratory Testing IncLA-CO Industries/ MarkalLAPCO Manufacturing IncLaserline IncLaserStar Technologies CorpLianyungang Orientcraft Abrasives Co., LtdLin An Da Yang Welding Material Co LtdLincoln Electric CoLinemaster Switch CorpLONGEVITY Welding & Cutting ProductsLucas-Milhaupt Global Brazing SolutionsLuvata Ohio IncM/s Cu Built Engineers Pvt. Ltd.Machitech AutomationMAGMAWELDMagnatech LLCMagneGas CorpMaryland Brush CoMathesonMathey DearmanMatsumoto U.S. Technologies IncMatuschek Welding Products IncMCR SafetyMediMassager.comMegaStir TechnologiesMeltric CorpMercer AbrasivesMeta Vision Systems IncMetabo CorpMetal Man Work Gear CoMetal Science Technologies Pty LtdMetrode Products LtdMichigan Pneumatic Tool IncMicro Air Clean Air SystemsMidalloyMiller Electric Mfg CoMK Products IncMotofil Robotics SAMTA-USA LLCMTI Power Services Multi-Contact USA

WELDINGMurrplastik Systems IncNational Bronze & Metals IncNational OrnamentalNational StandardNelson Stud Welding, IncNetBraze LLCNew Fire Co LtdNewland (Tianjin) Welding Wire and

Metal Products Co LtdNingbo Powerway Alloy Material Co LtdNorton AbrasivesNSRWNutec BickleyOerlikon Metco (US) IncOlympusOptrel AGOR Lasertechnology IncORS NascoOTC DAIHEN IncOxylance IncPador Marketing GroupPandjiris IncParker domnick hunterPDS Bartech IncPearl Abrasive CoPemamek Oy LtdPermadur Industries IncPFERD INCPhoenix International IncPillar InductionPLANSEE USA LLCPolymet CorpPowerWeldPraxair IncPrecitec IncPreston-Eastin IncPro Spot International IncPROFAX / LENCOPro-Fusion TechnologiesPT-MatPyro Shield IncPythonX- A Lincoln Electric CompanyQingdao New Alpha Enterprises Co., LtdQuality Equipment Distributors IncRadyne CorpRasco FRRatermann Mfg IncRealityworksReis Robotics USA IncResistance Welding Machine & AccessoryResistance Welding ProductsRevco Industries IncREXARC InternationalRex-Cut AbrasivesRF System LabRobot Reels LLCRobotiqRobotmaster (Jabez Technologies Inc)Robots At WorkRoboVent Product GroupRofin-Sinar IncRolled AlloysRoMan Manufacturing IncRoMan Manufacturing IncRomar / MEC LLCrose plastic USA LLLPRuko Tool IncS & H Industries IncSaar Hartmetall USA LLCSaf-T-Cart IncSakura of AmericaSandvik Materials TechnologySanrex CorpScanmaster IRT IncSchaefer VentilationScrape-N-Burr

WELDINGSellstrom Manufacturing CoServo-Robot IncShandong Huaye Tungsten & Molybdenum Co LtdShandong Juli Welding Co. LTDShanghai Gonglue Machinery & Elect

Tech Co LtdShenzhen Canroon Electrical Appliances

Co LtdShenzhen JiTaiXin Electronics Co., LtdSignature Plates IncSmartware GroupSMC Corp Of AmericaSouthern Copper & SupplySouthern Stud Weld IncSouthern Welding Systems IntlSpecial Metals Welding Products CoStandard Resistance Welder CoStaubli CorpSteelmax ToolsSteiner IndustriesStrong Hand ToolsStud Welding Associates IncSuhner Industrial Products IncSumner Manufacturing Co IncSunstone EngineeringSuperior Abrasives IncSuperon Schweisstechnik

India LtdSwagelok Marketing Services CoTAFA Inc - Praxair Surface TechnologiesTaylor Winfield Technologies IncTeam Industries IncTEC Torch Co IncTechalloyTechflex IncTechniweldTECMEN Electronics Co LtdTennessee Rand IncTerraluxTHE ROUECHE CO LLCThermacut IncThermco Instrument CorpTianjin Jinlong Welding Material Co LtdTianjin Xinsen Welding Materials Co LtdTip Tig USA LLCTitus Flux Inc/American Welding & FluxTJ Snow CoTorchmateTrendex Information Systems IncTri Tool IncTriple Crown ProductsTRU-FIT Products TRU-WELDTrystarTuffaloy Products IncTulsa Welding SchoolTWI North American LLCU-Mark IncUnited Abrasives Inc /SAITUnited States Welding CorpUniversity of UltrasonicsUniweld Products Inc

WELDINGValley Craft Industries IncVDM Metals USA, LLCVentBoss by RoboventVERNON ToolVeroine LLCVicon Machinery / Plasma AutomationVictor TechnologiesVictory Plasma SystemsVitronic Machine Visionvoestalpine Bohler Welding USA IncVSM AbrasivesWalter Surface TechnologiesWayne Trail TechnologiesWeartechWeiler CorpWeld Engineering CoWeld Systems Integrators IncWeld.comWeld-Aid ProductsWeldas CoWeldcoaWelder Training & Testing InstituteWelders Pocket PalWelding Alloys USAWeldlogic IncWeldsale LLCWeldship CorpWelker Engineered ProductsWendt USA LLCWenzhou Xidin Electronics

Technology Co LtdWest Chester Protective GearWestern EnterprisesWhite Engineering Surface CorpWinnox Industries LtdWireCrafters IncWisconsin Wire Works IncWise Welding Technology &

Equipment Co LtdWitt Gas ControlsWolf Robotics LLCWuhan Welhel Photoelectric Co LtdWuxi Hanshen Electric Col, LtdWuxi Kelonik Welding Apparatus Co. LtdWuxi Volcano Welding & Cutting Equipment

Co LTDWuxi Wojer Welding & Cutting Equipment

Co., LtdWuxi Yincheng Science & Technology Co LtdXintai Abrasives (Fujian) Technology

Co., Ltd.Xiris Automation IncYachiyo of Ontario Mfg IncYaskawa America IncYork Portable Machine ToolsYunnan Hengyu Optical Electronics Co (Optech Co)Zhejiang Changzheng Project Carbon

Electrodes Co LtdZhejiang DunAn Valve Co., LtdZhengzhou Anxin AbrasivesZibo Maike Welding Equipment Co LtdZJ Industries Inc

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AWS U.S. Invitational Weld Trials

Tuesday, November 11, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The AWS U.S. Invitational Weld Trials is a part of the AWS selection process to choose the TeamUSA Welding competitor for the 43rd WorldSkills Competition – São Paulo, Brazil in August 2015. Six of the top USA finalists will compete for the top three positions as the selection process continues after the AWS U.S. Invitational Weld Trials. Medals

will be awarded to all of the top finishers as six additional international teams have been invited to join the trials. Only the highest three U.S. competitors will be eligible to become the TeamUSA welder, but the international competitors will be eligible to receive medals from the AWS U.S. Invitational Weld Trials. Come see the future global welding workforce in action all week.

Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap with Veterans

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

There is a high demand for people to fill skilled manufacturing jobs in the U.S. and companies are challenged to find the right candidates for their open positions. At the same time, thousands of veterans and National Guard members are exiting military service looking for civilian careers. This session will discuss the gap between available jobs and the highly skilled veterans with desirable leadership qualities seeking employment. Learn about the organizations and resources available to connect both sides and how veterans could be the key to bridging the skills gap.

Moderator: Shane Hicks, VP Global Talent, EPICOR

Panel Michael J. Aroney, Principal Consultant, Allied Reliability Group Joseph C. Barto III, Founder and President, Consulting & Training TMG, Inc. Steve Nowlan, President and CEO, Center for America Hernán Luis y Prado, President, Workshops For Warriors

SPECIAL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES

CREATING U.S. JOBS AND BRINGING MANUFACTURING HOMEWalmart has committed to spending $250 billion dollars over the next decade on U.S. made products. This effort will create thousands of manufacturing jobs across the United States and will create new business for both existing and new Walmart suppliers. Walmart is currently working to engage hundreds of suppliers and manufacturers with specific states in an effort to overcome the complex challenges of bringing these valuable jobs back to the United States. This presentation will look at why this work is extremely important, both in terms of rebuilding the middle class, and providing customers with the best possible prices and quality.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Keynote Presentation

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Cindi Marsiglio, Vice President, U.S. Manufacturing, Walmart

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State of the Industry Executive Outlook12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

The notable rebound of U.S. manufacturing activity has raised the question of whether the sector might be experiencing a renaissance or just an uptick? Drivers such as healthcare costs, labor, government regulations, energy prices, and exchange rates are just some of the factors impacting many of the businesses that attend FABTECH. Hear manufacturing industry leaders who are faced with the same issues discuss how they navigate these challenges to remain competitive in today’s economy. Join an interactive Q & A afterward to ask questions and offer your perspective on the future of the industry. Walk away with new insights that will guide your business decisions for 2015 and beyond.

Moderator: Edwin Stanley, VP Sales and Finance, GH Metal Solutions

Panel: Todd Henry, Operations Manager, Caterpillar, Inc. Dave Whelan, SVP Supply Chain, Bluebird Corp.

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BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE Four-time Super Bowl Champion and Vietnam War veteran, Rocky Bleier motivates audiences to keep on striving for greater accomplishments. Rocky sees parallels between the challenges he faced in the past and the challenges all business people face in today’s crowded, competitive marketplace. His dynamic presentation, using real-life stories with a warm, self-reflective humor, will provide attendees with the drive to achieve their goals and improve their business. Don’t fumble away the opportunity to hear his inspiring message!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Keynote Presentation

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Rocky Bleier

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Transforming Your Manufacturing Business for the New Digital Age9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Speaker: Mike Walton, Head of Manufacturing, Google Enterprise

It’s an exciting time to be a manufacturer. Everyday objects like appliances, watches, cars and equipment are increasingly connected in an “Internet of things”—which means the opportunity to create new products is practically unlimited. But if you don’t innovate quickly, someone else will beat you

to it. In this presentation, you’ll learn how to accelerate new product initiatives and time-to-profit using the latest digital technology and tools. You’ll find out how to improve collaboration across departments and your entire value chain. And you’ll learn how to maximize lean processes and operational efficiency with organization-wide access to consistent and up-to-date information at all times.

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ABOUT THE EDUCATION PROGRAM

EXPERIENCE LEVELS

The Schedule-At-A-Glance on the following pages provides a quick reference to all the educational programs offered at FABTECH 2014. Note that you can use the following key to find the education that meets your needs:

B Basic – Recommended for the attendee who is new to the industry or needs a refresher on the topic.

I Intermediate – Designed for the attendee who already has a basic understanding of the subject matter.

A Advanced – For the attendee with several years of experience who is seeking more in-depth information.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Individuals who attend AWS Education programs are awarded 1 PDH (Professional Development Hour) for each hour of education program attendance. Individuals seeking FMA Recertification Credits will be awarded 2 credits for each conference session attended (forming & fabricating, cutting, or finishing tracks) plus an additional 2 credits for attending the show. Individuals who attend SME education programs may be eligible to receive 1 credit per hour attended toward their SME-managed recertification requirements.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Discounted rates for members are available on educational programs. Interested in becoming a member of FMA, SME, AWS, PMA or CCAI? Find details on each of the cosponsor associations and membership benefits by visiting their Web sites today!

aws.org fmanet.org sme.org pma.org ccaiweb.com

The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Int’l (FMA), SME, Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), and Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) cosponsor the sessions on finishing, stamping, lasers and cutting, lean, management, sustainable manufacturing, job shop solutions, workforce, forming and fabricating, tube and pipe and automation. All sessions are two hours in length, offering practical knowledge you can use right away. Sessions with Tech Tours

combine classroom instruction followed by expert-led guided tours on the show floor to see technology operating in designated booths.

The American Welding Society (AWS) presents a comprehensive lineup of welding education. Led by the industry’s top professionals, programs focus on best practices and new commercial developments in welding and thermal spray. Events include conferences, seminars, RWMA Resistance Welding School, professional program, society events, and more.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

WELDING

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

W29: Session 1: Welding Metallurgy and Weldability Issues ...1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Session 2: Mechanical Properties of Weldments ...........1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Session 3: Advances in Arc Welding Processes ............1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

SPECIAL PROGRAM W39: AWS Prayer Breakfast ........................................... 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11 TECHNOLOGY 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

FINISHING

C10: Building Blocks of a Powder Coating System B

C20: NEW! It’s More Than Just Buying a Gun I

C30: NEW! Emerging Technologies A

C11: The Basics of Electrocoating B

C21: Advances in Porcelain Enamel I

C12: Conceptos Básicos de Pintura en Polvo en Español B

C22: NEW! System Design, Installation and Operating Tips I

STAMPING

S10: NEW! Successful Die Planning, Estimating and Sourcing I

S20: NEW! In-Die Processes IS30: NEW! Tooling for Lightweight Materials: Challenges and Solutions I

S11: NEW! Foundation and Installation Technology for Presses I

S21: NEW! Extreme Makeover: Press Edition B

S31: NEW! Trends in Part Processing I

LASERS & CUTTING

F10: NEW! Advances in Laser Cutting Solutions I

F20: NEW! Fiber Laser Precision Cutting Technology I

F30: NEW! Innovative Plasma Cutting Systems Explained I

F76: Comparative Cutting with Tech Tour B

LEANF11: Lean Principle: Strategic Planning and Organizational Alignment I

F21: Lean Principle: Developing People and Processes I

F31: Lean Principle and Tools: Flow and Pull Value With VSM “Value Stream Mapping” I

MANAGEMENTF12: NEW! Technologies, Trends and Innovations for Strategic Growth I

F22: NEW! Mastering the New Realities of Selling B

F32: NEW! Online Tools to Grow Your Business I

WORKFORCE F33: NEW! Workforce: Innovation and Team Building B

SUSTAINABLEMANUFACTURING

F13: NEW! Reducing Your Environmental Footprint B

F23: NEW! The Zero- Waste-to-Landfill Challenge A

JOB SHOP SOLUTIONS

F14: NEW! Operational Systems to Streamline Your Job Shop I

F24: Lean for Job Shop IF34: NEW! Job Shop From Start to Finish B


F15: Press Brakes for Operators I

F25: NEW! Designing and Engineering Roll Formed Parts I

F35: NEW! Bending and Forming Secrets for Press Brakes and Metal Folding B

TUBE & PIPE F16: NEW! Fundamentals of Wire Bending B

AUTOMATION F26: NEW! Automation Solutions for Fabrication Operations B

F36: NEW! Using Robotics in Metal Forming and Fabrication B

WELDING

SEMINARS

W10: API 1104 Code Clinic ................................................................................... 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.W11: D1.1 Code Clinic .......................................................................................... 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.W12: Advanced Visual Inspection Workshop ...................................................... 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.W13: Welding Symbols - What You Think They Mean

and What They Actually Mean .................................................................... 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.W14: The Why and How of Welding Procedure Specifications B .................... 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.W15: The Why and How of Welding Procedure Specifications A ..................... 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.W16: The Why and How of Welding Procedure Specifications B A ............... 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.W17: ASME Section IX, B31.1 & B31.3 Code Clinic - Day 1 .............................. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

CONFERENCES W24: So You’re the New Welding Engineer - Day 1 .......................................... 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.W25: Thermal Spray Basics FREE! ...................................................................... 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

W30: Session 4: CIMJSEA Welding Metallurgy and Weldability ...................... 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 5: Advances in Additive Manufacturing Technologies ............... 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Session 6: High Energy Density Welding Processes ................................ 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Session 7: CIMJSEA Mechanical Properties Issues ................................. 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Session 8: Advances in Weld Modeling – 1 .............................................. 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS W35: AWS Educational Sessions (including Plummer Lecture) ....................... 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

AWS U.S. Invitational Weld Trials ....................................................................... 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.IIW International Welding Engineer/International

Welding Technologist Diploma FREE! ........................................................... 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Thermal Spray Wire Arc Demonstration (Hourly) - Day 1 ................................. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Robotic Arc Welding Contest ............................................................................... 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. W40: AWS Awards Luncheon ............................................................................... 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.W41: AWS Education Program Q&A FREE!.......................................................... 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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FINISHING

C40: NEW! Safety and Regulations for Powder Coating B

C50: NEW! Trends in Powder Coating Materials I

C60: NEW! Troubleshooting Your Powder Coating Operation I

C41: NEW! Advances in Pretreatment Technology I

C51: NEW! Successful Team Building in the Finishing Industry I

C61: NEW! The Evolution of CARC Coatings I

C42: Efficient Curing with Infrared for Industrial Finishing B

C52: NEW! Conceptos Avanzados de Pintura en Polvo en Español A

C62: NEW! It’s All In the Details I

STAMPING

S40: NEW! Die Protection and Sensor Basics B

S50: NEW! Advancements and Best Practices for Die Protection and In-Die Sensing I

S60: Monitor and Adjust In-Die Processes A

S41: NEW! Introduction to Sheet Metal Formability Analysis, Engineering and Simulation B

S51: NEW! How Lightweighting Materials and Their Properties Influence Die Design, Press Selection and Maintenance Routines I

S61: NEW! Springback: Recognizing, Predicting and Responding to Variation in Sheet Metal Stamped Parts I

LASERS & CUTTING

F40: NEW! Cutting: Built-In and Full Process Integration I

F50: NEW! Understanding Cutting Technologies and Standards B

F60: NEW! The Multiple Uses of Laser Metal Deposition I

LEANF41: Lean Principle: Standardized Work for Shop Floors and Leaders I

F51: NEW! Lean Supply Chain and Customer Management A

F61: Lean Tools: 5S and Visual Workplace I

MANAGEMENTF42: NEW! Lean Management: Techniques and Principles I

F52: NEW! Marketing Tools for Creating A Competitive Advantage A

F62: NEW! Innovative Leadership Strategies I

WORKFORCEF43: Workforce: Managing and Developing the Next Generation I

F53: Workforce: Building a Competency-Based Training and Development Program Workshop A

F63: Workforce: Identifying and Recruiting Employees to Maximize Success I

JOB SHOP SOLUTIONS

F44: NEW! Tracking Parts and Materials Through the Job Shop A

F55: NEW! Solutions for Joining Sheet Metal B

F64: NEW! Safety in the Job Shop B


F45: Press Brakes for Engineers I

F56: NEW! The Ins and Outs of Coil Slitting I

F65: Maximizing Your Roll Forming Lines A

TUBE & PIPE F46: Tube and Pipe Mill: Back to the Basics I

F57: Advancements in Welded Tube Production I

AUTOMATIONF66: Automated Deburring: A Surprising Cost and Time Savings with Tech Tour B

WELDING

SEMINARSW17: ASME Section IX, B31.1 & B31.3 Code Clinic - Day 2 .............................. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.W18: Metallurgy Applied to Everyday Welding ................................................... 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.W19: Welding of Stainless Steel (Basics) ........................................................... 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

CONFERENCES W24: So You’re the New Welding Engineer – Day 2 .......................................... 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.W26: Thermal Spray Technology: High-Performance Surfaces ......................... 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

RWMA SCHOOL W28: RWMA Resistance Welding School – Day 1 .............................................. 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.


W31: Session 9: Keynote Presentations ............................................................. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Session 10: Advances in Nondestructive Testing ....................................... 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Session 11: Progress in Filler Metals 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Session 12: Updates on Industrial Technology – 1 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Session 13: Developments in Friction Stir Welding – 1 .......................... 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS W36: AWS Educational Sessions..........................................................................8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

AWS U.S. Invitational Weld Trials .......................................................................8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Thermal Spray Wire Arc Demonstration (Hourly) – Day 2 ................................8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Robotic Arc Welding Contest ............................................................................ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Road to ATC Status .........................................................................................1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Robotic Arc Welding Contest – Awards................................................................4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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TECHNOLOGY 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

FINISHING

C70: NEW! Powder Coating Best Practices I

C80: NEW! Innovations in Testing I

C90: Fast Color Change I

C71: NEW! Paint Hooks & Racking: They Do Make a Difference B

C81: NEW! Understanding Pipe & Tube Coatings & Applications I

C72: NEW! Innovations in Liquid Finishing I

C82: NEW! Building a Quality Pretreatment System I

STAMPING

S70: NEW! Advancements in Material Control Using Cushion & Lubricant Technologies I

S80: NEW! Enhancements in Coil Processing I

S71: NEW! Creating an In-House Metalforming Training Academy I

S81: NEW! Electroplating Tutorial for Metal Forming Manufacturers of Electronic Connectors I

LASERS & CUTTING

F70: Laser Joining Solutions IF80: NEW! BEAMS: Delivery and Solutions B

F71: Lean Tools: Quick Changeover and TPM I

F81: NEW! Lean: Adapt and Develop a Continuous Improvement Strategy and Culture B

LEAN

MANAGEMENT F72: NEW! Leveraging Business Value B

F82: Valuation Parameters and Strategies for Fabricators A

SUSTAINABLEMANUFACTURING

F54: NEW! Lean Sustainable Practices for Manufacturers I

F83: NEW! Sustainable Lighting Solutions I

JOB SHOP SOLUTIONS

F73: NEW! Utilizing Part Simulation in the Job Shop B

F84: NEW! Data Management for Lean Operational Efficiency I

F74: NEW! Making Parts Flat: Innovations in Coil and Part Leveling I

F85: NEW! Rethinking Bending and Forming: Alternative Technologies AAA


TUBE & PIPE F75: Principles of Tube and Pipe Fabricating B

WELDING

SEMINARSW20: Welding of Stainless Steel (Avoiding Weld Defects) ..................................... 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.W22: Build It Better ................................................................................................ 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.W23: Corrosion of Welds: Causes and Cures ............................................ 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

CONFERENCES W27: Additive Manufacturing .............................................................. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

RWMA SCHOOL W28: RWMA Resistance Welding School – Day 2 ...................................... 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.


W32: Session 14: Advances in Weld Overlays and Hardfacing ....................... 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Session 15: Progress in Sensing and Control .................................... 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Session 16: CIMJSEA Developments in Weld Modeling ........................ 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Session 17: Developments in Friction Stir Welding – 2 ........................ 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session 18: Updates on Industrial Technology – 2 .............................. 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session 19: Advances in Weld Modeling – 2 ..................................... 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

W37: AWS Educational Sessions .......................................................... 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

AWS Certification Exams (advance application required) ............................. 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.AWS U.S. Invitational Weld Trials ........................................................ 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Thermal Spray Wire Arc Demonstration (Hourly) – Day 3 ............................. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Robotic Arc Welding Demonstrations .................................................... 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be made in writing and faxed to Attn: FABTECH Conference Cancellation at (313) 425-3407 no later than October 28, 2014 to receive a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received after this date are non-refundable.

Exhibits Only

Attendance is FREE through November 7. Beginning November 8, the cost to attend the exhibits is $50. FMA, SME, AWS, PMA and CCAI members may always attend the exhibits for FREE with a valid member card.

FABTECH Industry Night Reception

Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Tickets for FABTECH attendees are *$50 and includes admission to the College Football Hall of Fame, customized experience to your favorite college team, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. (*$75 if tickets purchased after November 7.)

Education Programs

Finishing, Stamping, Lasers and Cutting, Lean, Management, Workforce, Sustainable Manufacturing, Job Shop Solutions, Forming and Fabricating, Automation, and Tube & Pipe Tracks

Member Non-Member*

1 Session $150 $175

2 Sessions $280 $325

3 Sessions $375 $445*

4 Sessions $475 $545*

Full Conference (5 or more sessions) Includes (1) $22 lunch ticket

$680 $780*

Rates good through Oct. 3. After this date, please add $25 per session.* Non-member rates for 3 or more sessions include a one-year complimentary membership to one of the co-sponsoring associations (FMA, SME, PMA, CCAI).

Welding Track

Member Non—Membera

1-Day AWS Educational Sessions $150 $235

3-Day AWS Educational Sessions $225 $310

1/2-Day Seminar $335 $420

1-Day Conference or Seminar $550 $635

2-Day Conference or Seminar $775 $860

2-Day RWMA Resistance Welding School $775 $860

1-Day Professional Program $150 $235

4-Day Professional Program $225 $310

Student Professional Program $75 $90b

AWS Awards Luncheon $30 $30

AWS Prayer Breakfast $10 $10

a Non-member price for AWS Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.b Non-member Student Professional Program price includes a one-year AWS Student Membership.

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C10: BUILDING BLOCKS OF A POWDER COATING SYSTEM B

Whether converting from an existing liquid paint system, or getting into powder coating from scratch, there are essential elements, or building blocks, required to ensure the best chance of success. This presentation will dis-cuss the building blocks of a well-designed, high-performing powder coating system, from pretreatment to powder application and re-covery, to curing. Representatives of the vari-ous equipment and materials disciplines will collaborate to offer the right choices for a sys-tem to meet business needs.John Sudges — Midwest Finishing Systems, Inc. Bill Owens — Axalta Coating Systems. Greg Dawson — Nordson Corp.

C11: THE BASICS OF ELECTROCOATING B

Understanding Electrocoat MaterialsElectrocoat is the process of using an electrical field to migrate charged colloidal particles onto an oppositely charged conductive electrode. It is highly efficient, and it has the ability to give uniform film thickness and to coat complex objects. Electrocoat systems are easy to automate and control, and the systems have operational robustness. This presentation will review the two types of electrocoating processes, anodic and cathodic as well as both epoxy and acrylic based paints and their usage.Sarah Elzer — PPG Industries, Inc.

Electrocoat EquipmentFollowing a discussion of the electrocoating process and materials, this presentation will cover the equipment used in an electrocoating operation.Chad Andreae — Therma-Tron-X, Inc.

C12: CONCEPTOS BÁSICOS DE PINTURA EN POLVO EN ESPAÑOL B

En esta sesión, la cual será completamente en Español, los participantes aprenderán lo que es la aplicación en polvo; los varios tipos de recubrimientos de polvo y sus apropiadas aplicaciones; los tipos de equipo requeridos para aplicar el recubrimiento de polvo; limp-ieza y pre-tratamiento de las piezas antes de la aplicación de pintura; y como los recu-brimientos de polvo se curan. Los partici-pantes obtendrán un buen entendimiento de la terminología básica de la aplicación en pol-vo y recibirán una copia del manual de entre-namiento: “Cubierta Revestimiento de Polvo” publicado por el CCAI’s.Antonio Gallegos — George Koch Sons de MexicoAntonio Tapia — Coral Chemical Company Mario Hernandez — Famis, Inc. Pablo Soto — Axalta Coating Systems Hugo A. Cambron — PPG Industries, Inc.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

C20: NEW! IT’S MORE THAN JUST BUYING A GUN B

Transfer Efficiency for Powder Coating GunsTo be successful with powder coating, it is im-portant to understand the powder coating process, specifically voltage and current and their impact on a particular application. To im-prove quality and minimize expenses, a pow-der coater can serve themselves well by having a better understanding of the most im-portant aspect of powder coating transfer ef-ficiency. This presentation will focus on the powder coating process, why users “charge” the powder, how the “charge” is applied to powder coatings, and what can be done to make improvements.Jeffrey W. Hale — Gema USA Inc.

Functionality of Hoppers and Powder PumpsImprove transfer efficiency by gaining a better understanding of the proper operation of powder hoppers and powder pumps as well as their impact on better looking finishes. Most powder coaters find that 80% of the problems are created by one simple issue, compressed air. This presentation will review the purpose and functionality of various hop-pers and powder pumps used in the market place and offer a variety of troubleshooting tips that can be used to make improvements.Ryan Allen — Gema USA Inc.

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10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

C21: ADVANCES IN PORCELAIN ENAMEL I

This presentation reviews the recent develop-ments in porcelain enamel materials and pro-cessing. The unique chemical bond of the glass coating to the metal leads to the excellent dura-bility of porcelain enamel in severe environ-ments. Several keys to successful design and manufacture of porcelain enameled parts/prod-ucts will be discussed; costs and features are compared with alternative coating materials.Cullen Hackler — Porcelain Enamel Institute

C22: NEW! SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND OPERATING TIPS I

System Design and Installation TipsToo many times manufacturers envision a de-sign concept of their booth and move too quickly into purchasing rather than designing. This can be costly, in time and money, from installation to operations. Through real design examples and stories learn the optimal way to plan booth design and anticipate the perfor-mance outcomes needed from the booth, from the quality of finish, to employee protection, to cost optimization. Attendees can walk away with important planning/guidelines and check-lists to design and install the optimal booth.Robert Hauck — Spray Systems, Inc.

System Operating TipsMaking equipment selections for a finishing operation can be difficult and confusing, as the equipment features and designs can be diverse and numerous. Successful finishing operations “right-sized” their equipment se-lections to meet defined production, flexibili-ty, and quality goals ensuring their capital funds are spent wisely. This presentation pro-vides a complete overview of the process consideration tips that affect capital and operational costs, while meeting production, flexibility, and quality goals.Nick Liberto — Powder Coating Consultants

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

C30: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES A

*This session is FREE for anyone who registers for another finishing session.

DEOX 40 Acid Technology for Removing Laser Edge & Weld ScaleChris Berger — Calvary Industries, Inc.

Encore HD Mobile Spray System & Powder Feed CenterBob Allsop — Nordson Corp.

FlexControl Smart Plural Component Mixing & Dosing SystemLuis Picado — Wagner Systems Inc.

ProMix PD2K Auto & Mix at the Wall Blake Erickson — Graco Inc.

New Trends in Plural Component Mixing TechnologyChuck Scott — Finishing Brands

The New Paint Separation SystemRich Goelz — Eisenmann Corp.

ZD™ Zero Discharge Filtration System for Cleaning and Pretreatment Marty Sawyer — Trimac Industrial Systems

Plating Nickel and Spot Gold After EncapsulationDave Miller — Precious Plate Inc.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 128:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

C40: NEW! SAFETY AND REGULATORY GUIDELINES FOR POWDER COATING B

Safety and Regulatory Guidelines OverviewThere are several agencies — Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), In-ternational Fire Code Institute (IFCI), and Na-tional Fire Protection Association (NFPA), whose standards impact the design and op-eration of powder coating systems. This pre-sentation provides an overview of how these federal, state, and local agencies affect pow-der coating operations in the United States. Compliance of both new and existing applica-tion equipment and cyclone/cartridge tech-nologies to these safety and regulatory standards will be discussed.Michael G. Streepey — Nordson Corp.

Safety and Regulatory Guidelines for Curing OvensThe National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) produces NFPA 86, Standard for Ov-ens and Furnaces. This standard provides the minimum safety requirements for several classes of ovens, including Class A ovens used in the finishing industry. This presentation will provide an introduction to NFPA 86, the de-velopment process and the requirements for powder and liquid finishing curing ovens.Geoff Raifsnider — Global Finishing Solutions

How to Prepare Your Company for an Audit by State and Federal Environmental AgenciesCompanies are required to file environmental reports at both the State and Federal levels. There are strict guidelines to follow and the EPA Enforcement Division will administer sub-stantial fines to the tune of $25,000 per day if the reports are not accurately filed. Hear about one experience that helped this business develop a detailed plan that was ac-ceptable to meet State and Federal require-ments. Learn how to avoid the fines and potential crisis for your company.George Lovell — NCP Coatings

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C41: NEW! ADVANCES IN PRETREATMENT TECHNOLOGY I

Non-Phosphate Paint Pretreatments — Still Sitting on the Fence?Phosphorus and heavy metal discharge re-strictions are becoming more widespread throughout North America. Non—phosphorus pretreatments produce almost no sludge, are simple to operate and waste treat, and save money. The latest generation has performance approaching or matching zinc phosphate. This presentation provides a brief overview of the various chemistries, followed by practical as-pects and case studies of transitioning to Ad-vanced Pretreatments.Gary Nelson — Chemetall

Zirconium Pretreatment OptionsThere are many options now available in the market for the user of zirconium pretreat-ments. Performance is increasing steadily and the problems with early generations are being solved. This presentation will discuss the spe-cific technology advancements and opera-tional issues. Examples of what to watch out for with the various technologies as well as the benefits to the process that come with a suc-cessful conversion will be reviewed. Actual case studies of user conversions to new chemistries with different applications and substrates will be highlighted.Chris Berger — Calvary Industries, Inc.

Iron and Zinc Phosphates vs. Zirconium PretreatmentsIn the past several years many companies have converted from “Phosphate” to “Zirconi-um” chemistries. However, many are still reluc-tant to convert or even consider these chemistries. This presentation will discuss the differences, and the options available, even for companies who think they cannot imple-ment these technologies. It will also discuss the savings and environmental benefits by converting to zirconium processes.Sergio Mancini — Bulk Chemicals, Inc.

Pretreatments: Dry-in-Place vs. Phosphates and Zirconium ChemistriesUnderstand the conversion coating process and the important chemical differences between traditional phosphate coatings and alternative, phosphate-free technologies especially dry-in-place chemistries. Chemical differences, economics of these chemistries, environmental differences, as well as the quality and performance aspect of each will be discussed.Sergio Mancini — Bulk Chemicals, Inc.

C42: EFFICIENT CURING WITH INFRARED FOR INDUSTRIAL FINISHING B

Review the basics of IR including what it is, how it is produced and its characteristics. It will also review all equipment sources of infra-red followed by a discussion of the wide vari-ety of IR applications, which showcase the many ways in which IR can be utilized in to-day’s industrial environment.Wayne R. Pettyjohn — Georgia Power CompanyTim O'Neal — Selas Heat Technology Bob Quigley — Finishing Brands John Podach — Fostoria Process Equipment

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

C50: NEW! TRENDS IN POWDER COATING MATERIALS I

Advancements in Architectural Powder CoatingLearn how AAMA and Qualicoat performance specifications for powder coatings are trend-ing closer. The presentation will outline the chemistries required to meet AAMA specifica-tions along with the different application systems required for warranties in the archi-tectural coatings world. In addition, the pre-sentation will review metallic-appearance coatings in architectural powders.Michael Withers — Axalta Coating Systems

Metallic and Special Effect Powder CoatingsThis presentation will address how far special effect powders have come and what is possi-ble today. Discover insights into the different mechanisms to formulate these coatings and their effect on appearance and applications. Learn how metallic powders differ from liquid and the latest advances in available appear-ances and performance.Mileidys Bello and Reena Reddy — Axalta Coating Systems

Advances in Fluoropolymer Coating PerformanceFor decades, fluoropolymer coatings have solved problems in every industrial and con-sumer segment. As manufacturing processes have evolved, these coatings failed to meet end users’ expectations. In recent years, fluo-ropolymer coating technology has been de-veloped to meet increased performance demands. This presentation will review envi-ronmentally sustainable coating systems that provide manufacturers with more abrasion re-sistance, corrosion resistance, and chemical resistance than ever before. Both water based and powder coatings will be discussed.Mike Patterson — Intech Services



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10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

C51: NEW! SUCCESSFUL TEAM BUILDING IN THE FINISHING INDUSTRY I

Building Your Finishing Dream TeamHow do finishing dream teams make sure the right people are in the right positions? What five disciplines do every finishing dream team follow? Learn what Jeff Bezos and Amazon can teach about team communication. Find out how lean thinking and action can trans-form a finishing operation and what steps are required to maximize the productivity of any finishing line. Finally, discover what per-sonality trait every surface finishing dream team shares and how that trait enables the team to continuously improve and stay ahead of the competition.Matt Kirchner — American Finishing Resources

Global Team Building Success at John DeereBuilding your team within one facility can be challenging. Imagine what it’s like to build teams in facilities around the globe. Learn how John Deere does it successfully in their facilities all over the world!Kathy Harmon — John Deere & Co.

C52: NEW! CONCEPTOS AVANZADOS DE PINTURA EN POLVO EN ESPAÑOL A

Avanzado de Recubierta de PolvoEn ocasiones, todos enfrentamos dificultades en el proceso de acabado de recubierta en polvo. Este seminario está diseñado para ayu-dar a los usuarios experimentados a identifi-car problemas y adecuadamente resolver los retos de forma rápida y al momento de pre-sentarse. La sesión cubrirá tópicos como: Líneas de Producción; Eficiencia de Procesos Productivos; Calidad de los Procesos; Manten-imiento Preventivo; y Oportunidades de Me-jora. Después de esta sesión obtendrá los conocimientos necesarios para una mejor op-timización de sus sistemas de Acabado de Re-cubierta en Polvo.Hugo A. Cambron — PPG Industries, Inc. Antonio Gallegos — George Koch Sons de Mexico Pablo Soto — Axalta Coating Systems Antonio Tapia — Coral Chemical Company

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

C60: NEW! TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR POWDER COATING OPERATION I

This presentation will cover a number of areas associated with troubleshooting a powder op-eration. Focus will be made on some typically challenging areas such as proper ground, fluidi-zation, application room conditions, and main-tenance as well as ways to optimize efficiency.Mike Wittenhagen — Axalta Coating Systems David G. Schimpff — DuBois Chemicals Loren E. Keene – Wagner Systems Inc. Ron Cudzilo — George Koch Sons, LLC

C61: NEW! THE EVOLUTION OF CARC COATINGS I

CARC coatings have been in use by the US Department of Defense since the late 1970’s. Used on all tactical vehicles and helicopters, the coating system provides three specific at-tributes to the vehicles; visual camouflage, IR reflectance and chemical/biological agent protection. Significant changes have come within the past 3 years with several cancella-tions of traditional CARC system components and the addition of an approved CARC pow-der coating system. Recent changes and in-novations will be reviewed along with a look at specific pending military specification amendments that will affect the CARC paint-ing community.John Mort — Hentzen Coatings

C62: NEW! IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS I

Hook & Rack Strategy to Improve ProductivityThis presentation will provide an overview on the appropriate hook and/or rack selection for a finishing line and include benefits and draw-backs for certain designs. Practical informa-tion will allow end users to make a decision on the type of hook and/or rack that would work best for them. Also included in this presenta-tion will be information about ways to im-prove line density, resulting in increased productivity without increasing line speed. Several case histories will be presented to re-inforce line density options.Bruce Bryan — Mighty Hook, Inc.

Improve Coating Quality & Reduce Rejects with In-line Rack and Fixture StrippingNo matter how sophisticated and modern a coating line may be, high quality, consistent results still rely on perhaps the line's simplest fundamental requirement: good part ground-ing. This presentation will review film build consistency as a function of ground quality. The benefits of proper hook and rack mainte-nance will be discussed, as well as implemen-tation of stripping systems to provide in-line, on-line rack stripping. Finally, new process techniques to reduce required line space for in-line stripping systems will be reviewed. James C. Malloy — Kolene Corp.

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C70: NEW! POWDER COATING BEST PRACTICES I

Powder on Powder ApplicationsWith recent changes to powder chemistries, Hartford Finishing is implementing strategies and processes to achieve higher throughput, better edge coverage and improved salt spray resistance utilizing the emerging powder on powder process. Hartford Finishing has re-cently developed consistent and reliable methods of utilizing powder prime and pow-der topcoat on their products. Data presented will detail best processes, materials, and new discoveries. Results and successes of efforts will be illustrated in this presentation.Loren Smeester — Nordson Corp. Brian Wendorff — Hartford Finishing

C71: NEW! PAINT HOOKS & RACKING: THEY DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE B

Racking Up ProfitsA real—life example will be presented illustrat-ing how racking increased a company's line density by 400%. This presentation will show four ways to reduce costs and increase profits by racking, versus hanging parts with individual hooks. ROI for racking will be discussed in de-tail in addition to the keys to a superior rack design, including the optimal materials to use. Finally, various methods for cleaning racks will be described in detail.Daniel Davitz — Magic Rack / Production Plus Corp.

Paint Hooks: Get Grounded and Make Contact!Learn everything from soup to nuts about paint hooks during this presentation. Every-thing from the most basic wire designs to engi-neered robotic type fixtures will be covered. This presentation includes how to justify new tooling, how proper tooling can add to the bot-tom line and discussions on varying material choices that can make a difference. Case stud-ies will also be presented and examples shared where small investments deliver huge results. In addition, a review of proper design consider-ations that reduce overall cleaning costs, re-duce floor space not to mention add to productivity and ergonomics will be included.Bill Oney — American Finishing Resources

C72: NEW! INNOVATIONS IN LIQUID FINISHING I

Liquid Coating Application Equipment ChoicesThis presentation will highlight the benefits and limitations of AirCoat, Air Spray and Electro-static application equipment. This overview is designed to assist the customer in choosing the best option for their product line.Rob Tesmer — Wagner Systems Inc.

Maximizing Energy Savings in FinishingWith ever-increasing cost pressures, manufac-turers who are finishing are required to do more with fewer resources. Energy efficiency is essential to both a company’s survival and growth. Learn how to find the best energy ef-ficient finishing solutions, determine if you qualify for Energy Rebates, and how saving energy can directly impact your bottom line.Bill Heuer — Graco Inc.

Increasing the Efficiency of Your Finishing ProcessFactors affecting variables in liquid finishing applications will be discussed, including appli-cation techniques from manual to automated, transfer efficiency, fluid delivery, equipment maintenance and training. Understanding the current process, benchmarking, and identifying opportunities for improvement will be exam-ined along with emerging technologies to deal with new coating types, trends, and emerging technologies. Examples of how process im-provements increase production and opera-tional efficiency will be discussed, along with opportunities for questions from the audience.Chuck Scott — Finishing Brands

The Benefits & Risks of Plural Component PaintThis presentation will provide a discussion of the benefits and risks of using plural compo-nent paint, the range of technology that can be used, a cost analysis and ways to become more efficient.Blake Erickson — Graco

New Trends in Paint Circulating and Pumping SystemsPaint circulating systems require a thorough understanding of the application, coating, cir-culating speed requirements, and a host of other critically important variables for suc-cess. An in depth look at how to optimize this area of the coating process will be examined, along with improvements in energy efficiency, color change speed, solvent reduction, shear sensitivity, and a host of other factors affect-ing performance. Examples of how process improvements increased production and op-erational efficiencies will be discussed.Chuck Scott — Finishing Brands


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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1310:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

C80: NEW! INNOVATIONS IN TESTING I

Improved Pretreatment Coating Weight Measurements Using X-RayAdvances in phosphate coating weight mea-surement are presented including 1-sided Weigh-Strip-Weigh (WSW) coating weight measurement methods that strip zinc or iron phosphate off all common metal substrates without the use of chromates. Further, this method eliminates edge effects, and back side blocking complexities. 2-side averaging effects XRF measurement of phosphate coat-ing weights has significant advantages over WSW. Combining XRF and 1-side WSW meth-ods addresses pretreat coating weights accu-racy and reproducibility issues. Thomas Cape — ACT Test Panels, LLC

What Color is Your Part?Learn how a product's color is an indicator of overall product quality or process variation. This presentation will describe how to tackle applications on fabricated steel and aluminum to achieve consistent results and ensure color consistency along the supply chain. Discus-sion will include how color is evaluated, mea-sured, and communicated specifically for fabricated metal products. Topics will include tristimulus color scales, basic color measure-ment techniques, and color measurement technology.Paul Barnes — HunterLab

C81: NEW! UNDERSTANDING PIPE & TUBE COATINGS & APPLICATIONS I

The Hidden World of Fusion Bonded EpoxiesThis presentation will explore the world of Fu-sion Bonded Epoxies and applications that are not typically visible, but are extremely impor-tant as part of functional structures. In addi-tion, this presentation will review typical uses such as corrosion coatings for pipelines, rebar and valves but will also investigate how FBE can be used as a primer for decorative pow-

der coatings and highlight their insulation properties. Finally, we will show how they dif-fer from decorative thermoset powder coat-ings in terms of application.Chris Lopez and Brandon Smeltzer — Axalta Coating Systems

Application Equipment for Powder CoatingDuring this presentation you will learn about equipment used to apply and reclaim FBE — Fusion Bond Epoxy and ARO — Abrasion Re-sistant Overlay powder coatings applied to the O.D. of pipe used in the oil and gas transmis-sion market. This presentation will feature the latest in automatic powder spray guns, con-trols, and cartridge booth recovery systems which have enabled pipe coaters to achieve greater process control and powder material savings through improved film build uniformity and powder material transfer efficiency.Michael G. Streepey — Nordson Corp.

Application Equipment for Liquid CoatingsLearn about a continuous liquid coater that is custom designed and engineered for each ap-plication to recover and reuse over sprayed paint, significantly reducing both material and maintenance costs. See how this dry filter continuous coater reduces operational costs and downtime in your pipe coating operation while delivering the maximum safety. Sean Davis — Nordson Corp.

C82: NEW! BUILDING A QUALITY PRETREATMENT SYSTEM I

Why Cleaning and Rinsing are Important Steps in Pretreatment ProcessesThis presentation highlights how a well-de-signed, lean cleaning and rinsing process can help improve product quality, efficiency, and higher profits. Process automation, safety, and preventative maintenance of process equip-ment will also be covered.Suresh Patel — Chemetall

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Pretreatment TroubleshootingTrying to figure out what's wrong when prob-lems occur can be frustrating and time con-suming. This presentation will provide a variety of troubleshooting tips related to a pretreatment process to help make finding solutions easier and faster.Suresh Patel — Chemetall

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

C90: FAST COLOR CHANGE I

SMT Case History— “The Peacock in the Window”An innovative new powder coating booth brings speed, material savings and efficiency to a central North Carolina’s sheet metal job shop, who has affectionately dubbed the sys-tem its “peacock in the window.” This presen-tation will explain upgrades that were made to a sheet metal fabrications existing powder line which allows them to satisfy customer growing demand for faster and more frequent color change times at lower costs.Marty Vicens — Nordson Corp.

The Evolution of Color ChangeA brief history of color change technology covers aspects of both application and recov-ery equipment. Discussion will cover how Wagner Systems Inc. developed new technol-ogy to accomplish color chance at a much faster rate.Joe Glassco — Wagner Systems Inc.

Fast Color Change — It's About TimeWith the continuing quest for faster color change times in reclaim powder coating op-erations, the key is having a logical, systematic approach within each step of the process. To achieve the fastest possible color change, it takes a team with the proper planning, train-ing, and execution. This presentation will break down the four key areas of a cyclone quick color change booth: application, recov-ery & recycle equipment and powder booth. Optimizing the sequence and procedures in each of these will ensure the fastest possible color change in powder coat operations in which powder is reclaimed.Frank P. Mohar — Nordson Corp.

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8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

S10: NEW! SUCCESSFUL DIE PLANNING, ESTIMATING AND SOURCING I

Successful Die Planning, Estimating and Sourcing examines the die and production part planning process from part design to production. This session will demonstrate techniques and software that improves the overall speed, accuracy and consistency of the production planning and estimating pro-cess. Also covered are recommendations for successful outsourcing of dies and stamped metal parts. This presentation is for anyone in-volved in the planning, purchasing and pro-duction of metal stamping dies and production stamped parts.Jeff Bennett — Tool Planners Inc.

S11: NEW! FOUNDATION AND INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY FOR PRESSES I

Proper Press Pit and Foundation Construction“It’s not just digging and pouring.” Proper press pit and construction needs to consider; site specific conditions, construction process: shoring, dewatering, forming, special con-cretes and mix designs, vibration control, bolter rails, tie-rod rails, tie-rod sumps, trench-ing and conveyor systems. From conception through design to finished product, machine foundation and press pit construction needs to encompass with the unique needs of any newly acquired machine or press to generate a foundation specifically tailored to accom-modate the customer’s specialized needs.Joe Taylor — Delta Industrial


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8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Installation Technology to Improve the Performance of Metalforming PressesThis presentation covers the state-of-the-art installation technologies for metalforming presses. The material will explore the relation-ship between installation methods and its effects on machine productivity and the sur-rounding environment using technical illustra-tions and case studies. The characteristics of a wide variety of isolators and mounting sys-tems will be covered including elastomeric (rubber) and steel coil spring systems.Keith Leatherwood — Vibro/Dynamics Corp.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

S20: NEW! IN-DIE PROCESSES I

The Competitive Advantage of In-Die Fastener InstallationAttendees will gain the ability to determine when an In-Die system is appropriate and how to properly evaluate a project and recognize a good opportunity. A full description of the in-dividual elements of an In-Die system and how they function together to form a com-plete system will be reviewed. The presenta-tion also includes working animations of the internals of the die tooling and photographs of typical and unique projects.Roger Patton — PennEngineering

In-Die Welding for Automated Assembly An in-depth presentation about the various methods used for in-die and in-slide tooling welding of hardware to stamped parts. Weld-ing within tooling can be implemented at speeds of upwards of 500 stokes per minute. This presentation will showcase various tech-niques and approaches that have been suc-cessfully used for in-die and in-slide tooling welding for the past 30 years, in both Europe and in North America. Detailed presentations of various tool designs incorporating in-die welding will be offered.George Keremedjiev — Tecknow Education Services, Inc.

S21: NEW! EXTREME MAKEOVER: PRESS EDITION B

Increase Press Performance and Profits via Proper Repair, Rebuilding, or UpgradingOld press equipment does not have to be in bad shape. With proper attention older equip-ment can be maintained at or brought back to new equipment condition or better increasing performance and profits at minimum cost. This presentation will discuss all phases of press repair, rebuilding, and upgrading includ-ing but not limited to what is the difference of each approach, benefits of each approach, when to rebuild or not rebuild, choosing the right press candidate, rebuild or buy new or used, understanding the rebuild process, new feature upgrading, and much more.George D. Pirics — Enprotech Industrial Technologies

AS-i-Safe and Profinet Safety for Press ApplicationsProviding safe solutions to new automated metal stamping presses and automation equipment provides challenges at many lev-els, but providing those solutions to a retrofit application intensifies those challenges due to time constraints both during install and start-up. Current safety technology, involving ASi-Safe and Safety PLC’s, provide solutions that assist in faster installation times over conven-tional safety relay integration methods, as well as allowing for faster debugging time.Ted Sberna - White Horse Safety

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S30: NEW! TOOLING FOR LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS I

Replacing Steel Stampings with Aluminum Stampings: Misconceptions, Challenges, and Practical SolutionsThis presentation will address common mis-conceptions and challenges regarding alumi-num stampings while providing process guidelines and practical stamping solutions. Topics include: product design guidelines, material selection, tool steel and surface coat-ing selection, establishing proper punching & cutting clearances, and lubrication selection.Peter Ulintz — Anchor Manufacturing Group, Inc.

Using Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coatings to Improve Tool Steel PerformanceThe need for tool steel alloys that can with-stand elevated working pressures, maintain wear resistance and at the same time resist chipping and cracking, presents a major chal-lenge. Selecting the optimum tool steel for a metalforming application is important, how-ever, its performance may often be enhanced with the addition of a coating. A coating sys-tem that will not alter the core hardness of the tool steel substrate or result in a dimensional change is critical. Within these constraints, the ideal option is a physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating. James Kaszynski — Böhler Uddeholm Corp.

S31: NEW! TRENDS IN PART PROCESSING I

Parts, Stamping Technologies and TrendsThis presentation will review a wide range of examples of sheet metal stamped parts from class A and class B automotive parts to deep drawn and special applications such as preci-sion forming and fine blanking. The capabili-ties, advantages and potential future applications of using servo drive technology as compared to traditional methods will be compared and explained. This information will be applicable to those involved in the stamp-ing supply chain - from parts sales, design en-gineers and tool makers to manufacturing management and OEMs making parts and press investment decisions.Andreas Kinzyk — Schuler Inc.

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1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fiber Laser Cutting of 3D Stampings, Deep Draw and Metal Spinning Parts: Case StudySecondary process of 3D metal parts such as cutting precision holes, slots and flanges rep-resents a challenge for manufacturers and fabricators. Often unique part shapes, metal types and thicknesses pose problems for tra-ditional methods of machining, drilling and punching. By using high power fiber technol-ogy combined with linear drives, controls and 3D CADCAM software, a precision 5-axis fiber laser workstation can easily process the 3D parts without the danger of deforming the part shape and contours. This case study ex-plore applications, benefits of laser process-ing and ROI of the project.Robert Kloczkowski — Rofin-Sinar, Inc.


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S40: NEW! DIE PROTECTION AND SENSOR BASICS B

This workshop introduces the basics of in-die sensing for die protection. Starting with an overview of the different types of sensors commonly used for die protection, attendees will learn how to select and properly apply the right sensor for any application. Discover the most effective methods for sensing common die problems such as: non-ejected parts, feed problems, part transfer, stripper position, cam return, material buckling and pulled slugs. Re-al-world examples will highlight the advantag-es and limitations of each sensor type, as well as provide tips and tricks on sensors selection, installation, and wiring.Jim Finnerty — Wintriss Controls Group

S41: NEW! INTRODUCTION TO SHEET METAL FORMABILITY ANALYSIS, ENGINEERING, AND SIMULATION B

This session introduces Metal Forming Analysis, Process Engineering and Metal Forming Finite Element Analysis techniques and tools. Topics covered include: sheet metal stamping and die basics, sheet and tubemetal mechanical prop-erties, strain analysis for prediction of formabil-ity, common failure modes of sheet metal parts, circle grid and thinning analysis and finite ele-ment analysis of sheet metal stamping process-es. Learn how to identify common stamping die configurations, recognize various press types, identify key mechanical properties of sheet metal for forming, recognize and read forming limit diagrams and identify common applica-tions of forming analysis. Eric F. Kam — AutoForm Engineering GmbH

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

S50: NEW! ADVANCEMENTS IN BEST PRACTICES FOR DIE-PROTECTION AND IN-DIE SENSING I

When determining a roadmap for implement-ing Die-Protection & In-Die Sensing, there are a number of avenues people pursue such as; industrial RFID systems are implemented, ad-vancements in sensing technologies allow for new error-proofing & mechatronics possibili-ties, the growing use of industrial Ethernet technologies, the universal acceptance of IO-Link now adds value to operators, technicians and managers and certain connectivity tech-nologies that revolutionize the way we get signals from our tools. This session will review examples of how press shops have success-fully jump-started error-proofing & traceabili-ty programs in their facilities.Will Healy III and Dave Bird — Balluff Inc.

S51: NEW! HOW LIGHT- WEIGHTING MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES INFLUENCE DIE DESIGN, PRESS SELECTION AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINES

This presentation examines a number of com-mon materials used today for auto-motive and aerospace light-weighting while provid-ing guidelines for designing dies, selecting press room equipment and implementing ap-propriate die maintenance routines based on specific material properties and their influ-ence on the stamping process. Metal stamp-ing and tool & die companies should under-stand how the physical and mechanical properties of light-weighting materials affect die design, press selection, straightening equipment and die maintenance so a reliable metal stamping process can be implemented.Peter Ulintz — Anchor Manufacturing Group, Inc.

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S60: MONITOR AND ADJUST IN-DIE PROCESSES A

In-Die Sensor Applications Tutorial for Die Protection & In-Die Part Quality MeasurementsA tutorial on the best practices for Die Protec-tion and Automated In-Die Part Quality Mea-surements for the elimination of die repairs and the minimization of the cost-of quality. Designed for technical as well as managerial metalforming personnel, this presentation is applicable to all forms and speeds of metal stamping and will showcase hundreds of ac-tual tooling examples from the very best prac-titioners in the field of dies and sensors. Self-Adjusting dies that compensate for mate-rial a changes will also be featured. George Keremedjiev — Tecknow Education Services, Inc. Ed Steineback and Mike Williams — Magna/Cosma International Eagle Bend Manufacturing, Inc.

Automatic In-Die Part Quality Monitoring & Tool AdjustmentsLearn the practical methods to select, apply, and integrate sensors and control systems into the stamping process in order to fulfill ac-curacy and quality requirements. Also cov-ered is implementation of part measurement, die-adjustment and how part tracking can re-sult not only in 100% verification of critical part features, but also in significantly in-creased machine utilization, accurate produc-tion and scrap rates and more reliable die protection.James Barrett — Link Systems, Inc.

S61: NEW! SPRINGBACK: RECOGNIZING, PREDICTING AND RESPONDING TO VARIATION IN SHEET METAL STAMPED PARTS I

In this session, participants will apply knowl-edge of core mechanical principles of stress and strain and properties of sheet metal to: identify sources in sheet metal stamping pro-cesses, correlate mechanical properties like yield stress and elastic modulus to spring-back, recognize characteristics of dies and stamping processes on springback effects, identify methods to predict and address sheet metal springback during design and engineer-ing, define reasonable expectations of spring-back and stamping process repeatability. Eric F. Kam — AutoForm Engineering GmbH


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

S70: NEW! ADVANCEMENTS IN MATERIAL CONTROL USING CUSHION & LUBRICANT TECHNOLOGIES I

Dynamic Cushion Control for Your PressThis presentation will cover the struggles stampers experience in addition to the com-petitive advantage controllable cushion force provides. Attendees will walk away with a true understanding of how controllable force pro-file can directly improve the pains of forming high strength steel. Learn ways to decrease stations using dynamic force, how to mimic a double acting press more efficiently using re-verse forming and how to create a more re-peatable process using proper feedback and on board electronics. Darrell Quander — Hyson

Increased Productivity through Chemistry Learn the key steps in selecting a high perfor-mance lubricant. Best practices for proper ap-plication and cost saving techniques will be shared. Real world case histories of success stories will be studied for implementation suc-cess. Lubricant chemistry can play a signifi-cant role in the overall productivity in metal stamping operations. Determining the param-eters to monitor when testing a new lubricant are key to determining the cost effectiveness, quality improvements, and process accep-tance. Preliminary steps are vital in selecting the right metalforming lubricant for the stamping process and subsequent operations.Steve Lowery — Tower Oil & Technology Co.

S71: NEW! CREATING AN IN-HOUSE METALFORMING TRAINING ACADEMY I

The crisis in finding skilled labor for the metal-forming, welding and assembly manufactur-ing sectors has led some companies in North America to establish internal technology training academies for both their existing em-ployees and for new hires and apprentices. Various current company approaches will be explored with specific guidance for the at-tendees on the steps required for the estab-lishment of such an internal training resource. Mr. Keremedjiev will present a detailed tutorial on this topic followed by Mr. Hudson who will present a case study of how his company es-tablished their internal skills & youth appren-ticeship-training program.George Keremedjiev — Tecknow Education Services, Inc. Thomas Hudson-nth Works


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S80: NEW! ENHANCEMENTS IN COIL PROCESSING I

Coil Processing Equipment Enhancement OptionsThis presentation will describe the various coil processing equipment enhancement options, benefits or potential limitations in which those options provide to the subject companies. The equipment covered would include the follow-ing, upenders, coil cars, reels, straighteners, levelers, feeders, cut to length line, flexible & dedicated flexible fabrication lines and slitting.Lee Motluck — Formtek-Maine

Coil-Fed Laser Blanking on the RiseSelection of blanking equipment depends heavily on the business mix, from the variety of shapes and amount of blanks to be pro-duced, to the material to be processed. At-tendees will learn how a new unique equipment design allows multiple lasers to in-dependently move along a continuous flow of sheet metal while cutting the blanks, deliver-ing the most dynamic ability of laser blanking to date. The business analysis to determine return on investment and conditions for equipment selection will be discussed.Manuel Hunger — Schuler Automation GmbH

S81: NEW! ELECTROPLATING TUTORIAL FOR METAL FORMING MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS I

This presentation will help the stamper be-come more familiar with the entire electro-plating process. Discussion topics will include basic electroplating terminology, pre-plate cleaning/activation steps and the function of barrier layers as well as frequently used top coats for various connector applications. This presentation will center on reel-to-reel plating of stamped/formed parts on strip and strip stock material. The goal of this presentation is to familiarize the audience with; basic plating techniques, capabilities of plating processes, various metal coatings and their intended uses.Michael J. Brouillard — Sumco LLC

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F10: NEW! ADVANCES IN LASER CUTTING SOLUTIONS I

Current State of Fiber Lasers and Their Expanding CapabilitiesFiber lasers are evolving at a rapid pace as they become more mainstream and increase in sales volume each year. The benefits have always included lower operating cost, faster and more efficient processing, and expanding capabilities such as cutting copper and brass. Game changing technology now enables fiber lasers to cut thick materials at the same speeds and edge quality as CO2 lasers.Jason Hillenbrand — Amada America, Inc.

CO2 vs SSL: Two Universal Job Shop SolutionsThis presentation will focus on both solutions: CO2 laser cutting and solid-state laser cutting. Sample cost per part calculations will illustrate the strengths of each technology. New ad-vancements in the flexibility of solid-state laser machines and criteria for choosing the right so-lution for your business will be discussed.Brett Thompson — TRUMPF Inc.

Advances in Robotic Laser CuttingLaser cutting and welding are both extremely precise processes. As such, many businesses are considering laser cutting robots to help them with these processes. This way business can be certain to receive the precise results the cutting industry requires. This session will cover the advancements in robotic laser cut-ting and alternate solutions. Michael Sharpe — FANUC America Corp.

FABTECH Bistro Reserve a seat at the FABTECH Bistro and you will always have a convenient place to eat, meet and network. The Bistro offers assorted menu options including fresh and healthy lunch options, international cuisine and regional favorites — all at a reasonable price. Pre-purchase your individual lunch tickets to avoid the lines. Find the daily menu, pricing and order tickets at fabtechbistro.com.

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F20: NEW! FIBER LASER PRECISION CUTTING TECHNOLOGY I

The Evolution of Increased Fiber Laser Power and its BenefitsThis presentation focuses on the evolution of the Fiber Laser Technology and speaks to the advantages over CO2 with emphasis on ease of use and lower cost of operation. Because of the reduced amount of variables, Fiber Laser Technology has proven itself to be more sta-ble, which translates directly to reduced op-erator intervention and the need for an experienced operator.Mitch VanZuiden, John Kemp, and Frank Arteaga — Bystronic Inc.

High Precision Cutting of Thin Metals Using Sub Kilowatt Fiber LasersPrecision fiber laser cutting technology is now emerging as the preferred choice for many thin metal cutting applications, particularly when superior edge quality, tight dimensional tolerances and/or high volume production is required. The basics of sub kilowatt laser cut-ting will be presented along with many appli-cation examples, highlighting the level of cut quality and dimensional accuracy possible.Geoff Shannon, Ph.D. — Miyachi America

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F30: NEW! INNOVATIVE PLASMA CUTTING SYSTEMS EXPLAINED I

Plasma System: Cutting Process Selection for the Engineering and Design FunctionThis presentation will highlight the recent enhancements in plasma technology and how they may be implemented to the benefit of manufacturers. Benefits include operating cost reduction, maximized fabricating ma-chinery return on investment, reduction of unnecessary secondary operations, and reduction of inappropriately assigned defec-tive parts.Derek Weston and Dan McLenithan — Hypertherm Inc.

An Innovative New Process for High Speed Cutting: Plasma Hybrid InductionThis presentation covers a new cutting process which uses hybrid heating. A portable, 35 kW, induction coil is operated ahead of the plasma cutting torch, heating the surfaces of the metal to an elevated temperature. Alternatively, the Hybrid Induction-Plasma system can cut thick-er materials while also reducing capital cost and consumable costs.Jerry E. Jones, Valerie Rhoades and Mark Mann — EnergynTech, Inc. Todd Holverson — ITW Miller Electric Company

F76: COMPARATIVE CUTTING WITH TECH TOUR B

Waterjet CuttingLearn about the very latest in waterjet tech-nology and applying waterjet technology to new applications. This presentation reviews how to get the most out of a waterjet and the future of waterjet technology.Tim Fabian — Flow International Corp.

Plasma CuttingDiscover how new advancements in plasma plate cutting technology have increased pierce thickness, allowing plasma to replace oxy-fuel in materials to 2" with faster speeds, lower costs, and offer better cut quality. Recent im-provements that make it possible to “plasma” drill holes in plate to 1" thick with no secondary operations required will also be reviewed.Jim Colt — Hypertherm Inc.

Laser CuttingDevelop an understanding of the basic capa-bilities and limitations of a laser and how it compares to other options on the market. Learn how a laser works and the different types of laser systems in order to pick the right system for the right application. Mike Pellecchia — Mitsubishi/ MC Machinery Systems Inc.


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F40: NEW! CUTTING: BUILT-IN AND FULL PROCESS INTEGRATION I

Built in Process Expertise and its Positive Impact on Your Cutting OperationThis presentation covers how hardware and software products integrated to today’s ma-chinery are operating seamlessly together to leverage built-in expertise and delivering breakthrough performance outcomes without the need for significant levels of manual inter-vention. It will define built-in process exper-tise, the value it has for the industry and explain how it can be implemented.Robert Boyes and Derek Weston — Hypertherm Inc.

Cutting: Full Process IntegrationThis presentation examines full process inte-gration for CNC shape cutting by exploring the efficiencies gained in optimizing part nesting and the advantages realized in seam-less production flow and interface with other production/shop management systems. By fully integrating a CNC shape cutting opera-tion, fabricators can experience higher cut quality, simplify operation and setup proce-dures, reduce secondary operations, and low-er production cost per part.Holger Hahn and Douglas Shuda — ESAB Welding & Cutting Products / CNC Cutting Division


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WaterJet Cutting and the Benefits of System IntegrationLearn how to optimize abrasive and water on/off delays for reduced abrasive clogging, less nozzle damage and even more refined cut quality. Improve straight cutting techniques leading to a consistent taper, regardless of the features and implement a smooth decelera-tion and acceleration motion when cutting in and out of corners.Sara Mancell and Hidde van Hoeven — Hypertherm Inc.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F50: NEW! UNDERSTANDING CUTTING TECHNOLOGIES AND STANDARDS B

Plasma, Laser, Waterjet or Oxyfuel: Which Technology Is Right for You?This presentation will explain what factors to consider when choosing a process, how each process works, and the advantages and disad-vantages of each method.Jim Colt and Dave Dumas — Hypertherm Inc.

ISO9013 Thermal Cut Quality Standard: What it Does and What it Does Not DoThis presentation will provide insight into the following: what is the primary purpose of the ISO9013 standard and what specific quality measurements does it include, what imple-mentation and interpretation processes are not defined by ISO9013, the types of equip-ment that can be used to measure to ISO9013 and the impact of those choices. Phil Parker — Hypertherm Inc.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F60: NEW! THE MULTIPLE USES OF LASER METAL DEPOSITION I

Laser Cladding ApplicationsLaser cladding technology provides metallur-gical bonding with a low heat input process. The laser enables precise control of the mol-ten zone with the assistance of an integrated filler wire system. This hybrid laser cladding technology minimizes the heat affected zone in the base material. The presentation will cov-er the hybrid laser cladding process, metallur-gical analysis of the process and applications involving hot wire laser cladding.Wayne Penn — Alabama Laser

Laser Metal Deposition in Turbine RepairTurbines are highly complex systems that are constantly subjected to heavy usage. The main-tenance and repair of turbine parts needs to be approached with the same level of expertise and quality that applies to their production. The repairs and build-up of structures require short turnaround times and high process stability, making lasers very advantageous and an attrac-tive tool for the MRO market. The laser’s low heat input and high accuracy allows for much more efficient fabrication.Frank Geyer— TRUMPF Inc.


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F70: LASER JOINING SOLUTIONS I

Laser Micro Welding: Technology, Capability and ApplicationsLaser micro welding generally covers applica-tions with less than 0.04" penetration. This non-contact process for spot and seam weld-ing offers low heat input, tailored weld dimen-sions, high speed welding, and wide range of joint geometries and materials. This presenta-tion will cover the basics of laser micro weld-ing, including material selection, part fit up considerations, and the capability and appli-cation of both fiber and pulsed Nd:YAG lasers.Geoff Shannon — Miyachi America

Laser Joining of Aluminum: Fundamentals & Industrial ApplicationsWith the rise in fuel cost, and new emission reduction measures such as the fuel economy mandates in automotive, light weighting for many manufacturers is inescapable. This pre-sentation will highlight the fundamentals of laser joining of aluminum.David Havrilla — TRUMPF Inc.

Enhancing the Capabilities of Fiber Lasers for the Automotive IndustryFiber lasers have now become widespread throughout the fabrication industry, but using a conventional narrow laser weld for body-in-white welding for the automotive industry requires specialized joint designs. This system is very advantageous for the automotive industry as it can produce an infinitely wide range of weld nugget sizes and shapes that increase the rigidity of welded assemblies, and it can weld at very high speeds with the use of multiple heads for a single laser source.Michael Wiener — IPG Photonics

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F80: NEW! BEAMS: DELIVERY AND SOLUTIONS B

Full Spectrum Laser Beam Delivery SolutionsIndustrial laser processes have expanded be-yond the two common wavelengths of 10.6 mi-cron (CO2) and one micron lasers to encompass the entire electro-magnetic spectrum. Beam delivery systems, which are the key to estab-lishing a viable laser process, have enabled this development. This presentation will explore various laser processes and the beam delivery solutions which have made these processes succeed in industrial applications.Mike DelBusso — Laser Mechanisms

Non-Contact, Focus Spot Size and Position Monitor for High Power YAG and Fiber LasersThis presentation will explain this ‘disruptive’ technology and provide real-world measure-ment examples from 1kw up to 100kW. By not intercepting the beam and yet providing in-stantaneous measurements, users now can monitor the beam characteristic at frequent intervals without having to shut down the pro-cess or remove tooling and fixtures to get ac-cess. In addition, users can now measure focal spot location at millisecond intervals and know if there is any focal spot shift during those critical start-up moments.Gary Wagner — Ophir-Spiricon

3-Axis All Digital Scanning for Material ProcessingThe 3-Axis all-digital Lightning-2 system offers a breakthrough solution for industrial laser scanning. The 3-Axis technology provides the large field of view and small spot size that remote laser processing applications require. Combined with the positioning accuracy and scanning speed of the all-digital Lightning-2 technology, laser processes are enabled to replace traditional techniques in demanding applications such as engraving, patterning, texturing, cutting, and laser additive manufacturing.Mustafa Coskun — Cambridge Technology

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8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F11: LEAN PRINCIPLE: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT I

Ensure Lean Success with Strategic Business AlignmentMany manufacturing companies only think of lean implementation at the tactical level. How-ever, lean manufacturing if incorporated as part of a company’s overall business strategy can have long-term strategic benefits, includ-ing increased profits, decreased costs, and long-term efficiency gains. Learn how to raise lean manufacturing above just value stream mapping, one piece flow, or 5S initiatives to an overall company strategy that can have last-ing positive cultural effects.

Dave Lechleitner — Keyedin Solutions

Strategic Planning — The Key to a Successful FutureHaving the right people, technology, and strategies in place to ensure competitive ad-vantage requires careful planning for the fu-ture. This presentation will explain how to develop a strategic plan that can help an op-eration grow. Mark S. Ernst — Ernst Enterprises LLC

Run-Improve-Grow a Roadmap to Business Excellence: Strategy, Management, & LeadershipManufacturing leaders realize winning re-quires three key pillars: a well-designed strat-egy that allows their organization to be relevant, a robust management system to flawlessly execute on their bold promises, and an inspiring leadership model to become a magnet for the best talent. This presentation will highlight an executive summary and de-tails of recent Run-Improve-Grow Roadmaps that provide a new vision for companies seek-ing to win and a clear path to achieve the de-sired future state.Ray Attiyah — Definity Partners


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F21: LEAN PRINCIPLE: DEVELOPING PEOPLE AND PROCESSES I

Manufacturing Metrics: Training to Drive Sustainable Business ProcessesLearn how to drive business objectives from top-level management down to the hourly employee by establishing expectations that drive measurable results and developing a structured communication plan that holds people accountable for the results within their realm of responsibility. This leadership tool promotes continuous improvement in com-munication, productivity, employee satisfac-tion, and bottom-line business result by addressing why leaders fail and sharing suc-cess and failures companies have experienced during managerial transition.Shane Yount — Competitive Solutions, Inc.

Lean System for Managing: The Glue That Holds It TogetherThis presentation outlines a systematic ap-proach to provide the necessary input to en-sure efficient economic operation of the business. Proper use of the tool will increase both the overall effectiveness of leaders and their ability to reach established goals and ob-jectives on a daily basis. Lean System for Man-aging provides the necessary level of control to achieve and sustain improvements while maintaining high productivity and high levels of quality. Robert Burke — Value Innovation Partners, Ltd.

Kaizen/Team Idea Program for Successful Lean Manufacturing ExecutionManufacturing companies depend on employ-ee involvement as the driving force behind Op-erational Excellence. Operations with active participation of Kaizen/Idea programs reap the benefits of increased productivity, cost im-provement, and quality improvement resulting in employee satisfaction, greater team work, and lower turnover. Team Idea Programs add value to the business by increasing and/or gen-erating revenue, eliminating waste, reducing cost, process/product improvements and cre-ating safer environments. Subramaniam Manivannan and Hunter Coe — COE Press Equipment Corp.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F31: LEAN PRINCIPLE AND TOOLS: FLOW AND PULL VALUE WITH VSM “VALUE STREAM MAPPING” I

Applying Lean Principles to High Product MixesShared resources, product variations, uncer-tain demand from day to day, and custom jobs make it challenging to run a mix of products through the same value stream. This presenta-tion explains how to create a flow mixed mod-el environments by identifying true product families, determining the capability for a mix of products, properly applying flow and FIFO, developing pitch and scheduling, and leveling the schedule with logic charts. Kevin J. Duggan — Institute for Operational Excellence


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F41: LEAN PRINCIPLE: STANDARDIZED WORK FOR SHOP FLOORS AND LEADERS I

High mix, low volume fabricators can have a challenge implementing standard work in-structions, a key lean tactic, beyond just main-tenance or calibration procedures. However, standard work instructions are just as impor-tant for production activities. Standard work instructions can help reduce scrap or rework issues, reduce the need for paper, and in-crease overall employee productivity.Dave Lechleitner — Keyedin Solutions

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F51: NEW! LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN AND CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT A

Building 3D Value ChainsThis presentation will focus on understanding what “3D Value Chains” are and what this strategy means for future manufacturing suc-cess and profitability. Attendees will learn what will drive manufacturing productivity in 2014 and beyond, what are “3D Value Chains”, how to develop and implement a 3D Value Chain Strategy and what are the roadblocks to success. Alan Lund — UHY Advisors, Inc.

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Lean and the Supply ChainThis presentation demonstrates how to use Supply Chain Management and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to deliver superior customer service. Specifically it identifies the reason for change, the methods of change and the tools and techniques of change. A case study pro-vides an example of how one organization se-lected and applied the appropriate SCM/Lean/Six Sigma tools and techniques for their opera-tion for lasting change.Robert Burke — Value Innovation Partners, Ltd.

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F61: LEAN TOOLS: 5S AND VISUAL WORKPLACE I

This presentation will outline in great detail how to properly implement 5S in your factory. Multi-ple examples and pictures will be shown to illus-trate the power of this lean tool. Topics covered: red tagging, shadow board creation, right siz-ing, tool-check cards, supply Kanban systems, floor markings, labeling, standardization, end of day clean up procedures, production control boards, 5S auditing, and incentive programs, 8 wastes and lean metrics. This will be a very in depth presentation for those interested in the implementation of the visual workplace.Richard Kallage — KDC & Associates, Ltd.


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F71: LEAN TOOLS: QUICK CHANGEOVER AND TPM I

Machine uptime is a critical metric of perfor-mance in high mix operations. Most shops overestimate their uptime, resulting in costly problems in everything from scheduling diffi-culties to chronic over-dues to longer than necessary lead times. This presentation addresses the issue of uptime directly and demonstrates how to maximize uptime (and reduce investment) through practical techniques to reduce changeover times in fab-rication processes and keep the equipment ready to run through productive, economical maintenance.Richard Kallage — KDC & Associates, Ltd.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F81: NEW! LEAN: ADAPT AND DEVELOP A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY AND CULTURE B

Case Studies in Adopting Lean as a Growth StrategyCompanies around the world have applied Lean Manufacturing as a waste reduction tool. Lean tools can work in virtually every environ-ment and culture for bottom line results. When applied correctly, lean can help companies ex-perience growth even in challenging economic environments and improve high mix-low volume environments. This presentation will provide critical steps to applying Lean in a variety of in-dustries and service sectors. Gary Conner — Technical Change Associates

Developing an Effective Continuous Improvement CultureThis presentation will detail the methodology and tools utilized to implement a highly effec-tive continuous improvement culture and program in a metal parts manufacturing envi-ronment. It incorporates the techniques, pro-cesses, forms, and results of an actual implementation to show the improvements that were made over the course of ten years to improve the operation, revealing the success of the of the overall program. Ray Leathers — Roll Forming Corp.


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F12: NEW! TECHNOLOGIES, TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS FOR STRATEGIC GROWTH I

Manufacturing Technologies and Strategies, 2014 and BeyondThis presentation will discuss the current state of manufacturing technologies and the need for a company to evaluate and incorporate new technologies and strategies to compete in 2014 and beyond. Attendees will learn how new technologies are impacting manufacturing productivity and individual businesses. This presentation will cover next steps for U.S. man-ufacturing and technology advances.Alan Lund — UHY Advisors, Inc.

Infusing an Innovation Focus into Your Evolving WorkforceThis presentation will cover how collabora-tion, idea-sharing and dialogues between em-ployees, customers, and suppliers can drive a culture of innovation within the existing work-force. Find tips on how manufacturers can continue to shore up innovation by attracting and keeping the best and brightest workers. Larry Korak — Infor

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F22: NEW! MASTERING THE NEW REALITIES OF SELLING B

7 Rules of Demand GenerationThis presentation discusses seven powerful keys to building business-to-business demand by driving top line growth, including: strategic focus, brand management, make waves, qual-ity fist, keep score, process trumps technique, and unyielding dedication. Mark Frasco — COACT Associates Ltd.

Reps vs. Direct: What’s Your Best Way to Go-To-Market?This presentation will highlight different ap-proaches using manufacturing representa-tives and direct sales people. Since there is no single “best” model for success that fits every company, this presentation will focus on the similarities and differences between rep and direct selling models and offer ways to deter-mine what is best for an individual company.Richard Kallage — KDC & Associates, Ltd.

Selling Your Services to Gen-YLearn how to interact with Gen Yers in the manufacturing business in the coming years. Discover what they want, how to give it to them, and which marketing moves work best on this super-resistant generation. Find out what really motivates Generation Y and how to use it most effectively. Identify the most powerful marketing strategies for this dis-trusting, cynical group. Define their “unrealis-tic expectations” — and understand how to deliver on them.

Jon Goldman — Brand Launcher

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F32: NEW! ONLINE TOOLS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS I

How Your Website & Social Media Can Be Powerful Tools to Enhance Your Online Presence & Drive SuccessThis presentation offers a real-world perspec-tive on how to create a positive impression and maximize the impact of a website and so-cial media programs, merge marketing efforts together to create efficiencies, and ultimately enhance results. By learning how to use vari-ous outlets in the most effective ways attend-ees will be able to reach different audiences and achieve different goals. Nicole Wagner — Stevens & Tate Marketing

It’s All About the Content: Learn How Content Marketing Is Changing the Game OnlineWhen it comes to ranking a website in search engines, “content is king”. Content matters and killer content is required to improve search engine rank, generate website sales and offline revenue. This requires a content marketing strategy. This presentation will teach manufac-turers how to evaluate their current content ini-tiatives and those of competitors and learn how to create a content strategy that drives up sales and generates revenue.Matt Self — Web Talent Marketing

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Maximum Social Marketing — Minimum TimeA manufacturing or fabrication business can get a real boost using social marketing, but LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube can suck hours of productivity time out of a day. This presentation provides a powerful approach to harnessing the power of social media without the extra time-wasting. Learn the right tools and the right techniques to squeezing maxi-mum effectiveness out of minimum time.Jon Goldman — Brand Launcher


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F42: NEW! LEAN MANAGEMENT: TECHNIQUES AND PRINCIPLES I

Proving the Theory of Constraints in ManufacturingThe Theory of Constraints assumes that the rate of increasing manufacturing profitability is limited by at least one constraining process, and the only way to improve profits is to in-crease the throughput on that given constraint. There are several solutions to identifying and resolving the constraint. This presentation will help manufacturers to improve throughput and increase profits. Robert J. Axtman — Visual Components North America Corp.

80/20 Management: Maximizing Profits by Keeping the Main Things the Main ThingsThe 80/20 method allows organizations to achieve goals by leveraging scarce resources in a coordinated manner. But as powerful and seemingly simple as 80/20 is, it is very impor-tant to deeply understand its requirements and disciplines in order to derive its full bene-fits. This presentation will define 80/20 concepts, explain how to apply it across a wide range of management challenges, and how to avoid misapplications that can cause undesirable results.Richard Kallage — KDC & Associates, Ltd.

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F52: NEW! MARKETING TOOLS FOR CREATING A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE A

Five Fabricator Marketing Ideas to Use NowToday’s fabrication world is tough. Buyers are savvy and cynical, and the competition is just waiting for the chance to grab someone else’s customers. The good-old-fashioned sales ap-proach just doesn’t make the cut anymore. To keep current customers and get new ones, businesses need fresh, practical marketing ideas. The presentation reveals how to stop competing on price and START competing on relationships — the one competitive advan-tage that can be sustained.Jon Goldman — Brand Launcher

Creating a Competitive Advantage: How to Tell a Story That SellsMany contract manufacturers and precision fabricators today are facing marketplaces crowded with tough competitors, many of whom are slashing prices to secure whatever contracts they can. When future customers struggle to tell the difference between one or-ganization and the competition, a company’s survival comes down to its competitive ad-vantage. In this practical, hands-on presenta-tion, walk through nine messaging tools to discover how to communicate your compa-ny’s unique competitive advantage.Kevin McArdle — McArdle Business Advisors

Budget-Friendly Brand AwarenessIn manufacturing markets, product advertis-ing tends to get most of the focus – and most of the marketing budget. This presentation, ideal for marketing and communications team members, will focus on brand-level marketing strategies, and it will provide actionable meth-ods focused on refining brand identity, in-creasing brand awareness and cultivating a positive brand perception among current and prospective customers. Attendees will have all the tools to create budget-friendly brand strategies that have immediate implementa-tion potential.Lauren Molenda — Crowley Webb & Associates

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F62: NEW! INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES I

Leading Your Organization to ProfitabilityLeaders can lead their organization in a bad economy towards greatness, profitability, and continued growth by implementing these cre-ative yet fundamental leadership principles into the company culture. Achieving great-ness is possible! Mark Hamade — Equal Earth


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1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Upgrading Management Systems to Fuel Proactive ImprovementsCreating a perpetual process for proactive im-provement helps organizations take control of their destiny by looking at the rate at which they are improving to the competition rather than where they are. This presentation ex-plains how to create a perpetual process for proactive improvement by upgrading man-agement systems - creating flexibility around priorities, communication and rewards to at-tain higher standards of performance and ev-er-bolder levels of growth.Ray Attiyah - Definity Partners

Building Competitive Advantage through the Great Game of BusinessWhat if everyone in your company could read financial statements and identify business weaknesses and opportunities? What if they could act on that information to create a healthier bottom-line and an enviable com-petitive advantage in your marketplace? You would be playing the Great Game of Business. Attend this presentation to learn how to play the Great Game of Business and gain a level of commitment, buy-in and alignment that will set you apart from your competition. Kevin Walter — Tasty Catering


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F72: LEVERAGING BUSINESS VALUE B

Cashing Out & Moving on Different Paths, Values & TaxesExiting a business is emotional and intimidat-ing, requiring specialized advice from an ac-countant, attorney, business appraiser, estate planner, financial adviser, insurance adviser, and more. Coordinating and understanding the disjointed advice can be overwhelming. This presentation pulls the moving part together, teaching the basics of exit planning. Remem-ber, it’s not about how much to get, but about how much to keep when exiting a company.Kevin Kennedy and Joseph Bazzano — Beacon Exit Planning

Baby Boomers: Uncover the Secrets to Increasing the Value of Your Business BEFORE its Time to ExitWith baby boomers reaching retirement age, there will be a lot of businesses on the market in a relatively short period of time. Knowing the secrets to make a business more valuable may be the difference between a comfortable retirement and a dismal one. This presenta-tion will explain how value is affected by per-ceptions, how to recognize perceived strengths and weaknesses, and how to keep the marketing of a business confidential yet attract good buyers.Grover L. Rutter — Mergers, Acquisitions and Valuations

Proven Strategies for Maximizing the Value of Your Fabrication BusinessThis presentation will explain the key criteria used in valuing a metal fabricator based on market data garnered from more than 100 unique buyers of precision metal fabrication, stamping, forming, laser cutting or precision CNC companies. This data can be applied to an individual’s own metal fabrication operation to identify strategies for enhancing value and improving on characteristics that may current-ly diminish the value of the company.Matthew Bradbury — Business Acquisition & Merger Associates

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F82: VALUATION PARAMETERS AND STRATEGIES FOR FABRICATOR A

What’s Your Business Worth?By keeping medium and long term ownership goals in mind, an individual will have the data needed to make the critical decisions that will have a positive impact on the company’s future value. Learn what the key valuation parameters are, why they are so important to the value of a business, and what can be done to actually im-prove the business value by applying simple analytical and leveraging techniques.Richard Kallage — KDC & Associates, Ltd.

Corporate M&A in Today’s EnvironmentThis presentation will cover current and long-term M&A trends in the Canadian and global metal forming, fabrication and welding mar-ket, including valuations, transaction struc-tures and active buyers, approaches to valuing Canadian companies, key steps to successful acquisition strategies and traps and pitfalls and tips for successful divestitures. Learn how to develop a successful acquisition strategy, gain a foundation of understanding the busi-ness valuations and the steps required to maximize the value of a business.Douglas Nix — Corporate Finance Associates

Considerations Buying a BusinessConsidering purchasing a fabricating busi-ness? This presentation will help potential buyers identify the value propositions that should be considered before an acquisition is made. When used correctly, these parameters can help buyers assess the actual value of the business being purchased as opposed to what the current owner says it is worth and identify its future growth potential.Edwin Stanley — GH Metal Solutions

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F33: NEW! WORKFORCE: INNOVATION AND TEAM BUILDING B

Becoming a Talent Magnet and Building Your GROW TeamIf people are an organization’s greatest asset, and if talent drives an organization’s peak per-formance, then top-performing organizations must be a talent magnet. When an organiza-tion has a reputation for raising the bar of ex-cellence, more people want to be a part of it. In this presentation, learn how to assemble a talent fleet, how to up the game, identify what is needed, and scout for specific skills and complementary talents. Ray Attiyah — Definity Partners

Building Effective Cross-Functional and Multi Department TeamsThis seminar will help attendees appreciate the value of team diversity and understand the challenges of keeping them focused on the business objective. Learn how to lead teams to accomplishing more goals more often.Cullen Hackler — BalancePoint Advisors Bob Coulter — JP Horizons, Inc.

Understanding Team Concepts: How to Work in a Team EnvironmentLearn to work together more effectively in a team environment by discovering mental structures that affect individual behavior. This presentation will provide the opportunity to practice new skills in a non-threatening envi-ronment, experience synergy, draw conclu-sions relative to the benefits of working together versus individuals and emphasize the value of individuality leadership.Kevin McCormick — SME


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F43: WORKFORCE: MANAGING AND DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION I

Managing a Multi-Generational WorkforceAll manufacturing operations will soon in-clude Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), Gen-eration X (1960s and 1970s), and Generation Y (1982-2000). These groups don’t just think, talk, and work differently — they have vastly

different expectations for each other, the company, and the business leaders. This pre-sentation reveals simple strategies for owners or managers to get everyone “on the same page” and how to best “bridge the gap” be-tween employees — even employees who are 40 years apart.Jon Goldman — Brand Launcher

Developing the Next Generation LeaderWithout a well-defined development plan the preparation of the next generation leader will be left to chance. Business owners have worked too hard to let this risk affect busi-ness. Imagine what employees and customers think when they don’t see a defined future. This presentation will highlight a case study of what one owner did and discuss other ways to prepare the next generation leader.Mark S. Ernst — Ernst Enterprises LLC

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F53: WORKFORCE: BUILDING A COMPETENCY BASED TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WORKSHOP A

This workshop will walk participants through the process of building a competency-based training program, based on critical manufac-turing business needs. The process will show the leveraging of the standard machining com-petency and the process of how to customize the standard to specific customer needs. John Hindman — Tooling U-SME

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F63: WORKFORCE: IDENTIFYING AND RECRUITING EMPLOYEES TO MAXIMIZE SUCCESS I

Employee Engagement — Getting the Most from Your WorkforceCapturing employees hearts as well as their heads is critical in order to maximize the con-tribution of a workforce. This workshop will identify the ways to identify the current level of engagement and proven ways to improve engagement without increasing costs to the business.Mark S. Ernst — Ernst Enterprises LLC

Want a High-Performing Workforce? Hire for Attitude and Engage Your EmployeesThe irony is that 30% of an organization’s performance challenges are equipment-related while the remaining 70% of performance chal-lenges are organizational and behavioral. Yet most companies spend 100% of their effort fo-cused on the technical issues. This presentation lays out the challenges and offers solutions to capture lost employee productivity and improve a company’s overall employee effectiveness. Michael J. Aroney — Allied Reliability Group

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 118:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F13: NEW! REDUCING YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT B

Learn what you can do as a manufacturer to reduce your carbon footprint without sacrific-ing your bottom line.Sue Max — Metcam Inc.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F23: NEW! THE ZERO-WASTE -TO-LANDFILL CHALLENGE AThis presentation will focus on approaches manufacturers can implement to achieve ze-ro-waste-to-landfill. If it’s not already an im-portant mantra in your manufacturing facility, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” will become one as more and more landfills reach capacity. Re-sults of implementing zero waste can yield significant cost savings, increased competi-tiveness, and reduced environmental impacts. Be in the forefront of your industry by staying current with trends.Ryan Pennington — Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Tom Carpenter — Waste Management


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F54: NEW! LEAN SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES FOR MANUFACTURERS I

Sustainable Manufacturing Practices Through the Use of Lean TechniquesLean Manufacturing techniques and tools can also be applied to green initiatives. When ap-plied correctly, Lean principles can help indi-viduals see the big picture and long range impact that a green initiative is having on both the environment, workers, and a company’s operation by helping apply appropriate costs to the longer term return on investment. This presentation will share actual case studies with business goals tying Lean principles to sustainable manufacturing so attendees can see the real impact Lean has on a green initia-tive and the bottom line.William Shema — Paper - Less, LLC

Incorporating Sustainable Practices onto Your OperationsWaste is not only bad for the environment, it’s bad for business. With global energy and re-source demand expected to double in the next 10-20 years, companies that embrace sustainability are likely to be paid back by the market many times over. Learn how to engage employees and get them excited about reduc-ing waste, measure current waste including electricity, water, material and more to identi-fy trouble spots and develop a plan to meet your sustainability goals.Jenny Levy — Hypertherm Inc.

Integrating Multiple Initiatives and Creating an Improvement Culture to Increase Profits and GrowthThrough the use of a case study from a fabri-cating company, attendees will learn how to apply the four key steps to establishing a sus-tainable culture of change and innovation in an organization, how to reduce the cost and effort of compliance with multiple standards and regulatory requirements, and an imple-mentation-based model for integrating cus-tomer focus, strategy, process capability, “lean everywhere”, certifications and estab-lishing an ongoing road map for improvement in profitability and growth.Paul Vragel — 4aBetterBusiness, Inc.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F83: NEW! SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS I

There are a number of sustainable lighting so-lutions that have very unique and compelling characteristics that make them ideal for in-dustrial applications. However, there are a va-riety of misconceptions about the sustainable lighting solutions that are available, including how well they work, how long they last, and their cost. Learn what sustainable lighting op-tions are available in order to help achieve maximum energy efficiency and compelling packback periods. Jessica Morris — Digital Lumens

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F14: NEW! OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS TO STREAMLINE YOUR JOB SHOP I

How Asset Management Systems Help Drive Operational ExcellenceThis presentation will provide attendees with a better understanding of how a Computer-ized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) can help to extend the life of assets, reduce equipment downtime, reduce mainte-nance costs, increase visibility, meet regula-tory standards, and more. Greg Perry — eMaint Enterprises

Leading Your Organization to Profitability Using a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Solution (or Cost-justifying an MES Solution)Manufacturing Execution Systems manage, monitor and synchronize the execution of re-al-time, physical processes involved in trans-forming raw materials into intermediate and/or finished goods. This presentation will help connect the dots between business and pro-duction goals while explaining how to illus-trate cost savings and increasing profitability to justify the utilization of manufacturing exe-cution system technology. Ann M. Krauss and Mike LeRoy — Paper-Less, LLC

Automating Your ERP/CAD/CAM to Stay in the Game!Burdened with quote requests, hot jobs and machine productivity issues? Fully Automatic software can do automatic nesting, quoting, data entry, tracking, scheduling and produce management reports effortlessly in minutes. This presentation provides attendees the op-portunity to become familiar with all the tasks and questions to recognize the difference be-tween real automation and semi-automatic software that requires manual interaction.Robert Jencks — Measurement Masters Inc.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F24: LEAN FOR JOB SHOP I

How Enterprise Technologies Drive Lean OperationsLean manufacturing remains a stepping stone to success in today’s hyper-competitive met-alforming and fabrication industries. Success-ful manufacturers follow lean principals to fully leverage resources and drive increased profitability. Learn how the latest technolo-gies enable lean operations by reducing waste, and get a glimpse into the technology-driven future of lean manufacturing through real-life examples. Kevin Piotrowski and Larry Korak — Infor

Managing Intervals for Operational Excellence and Business GrowthGet a clear definition of Operational Excel-lence and see how to create flow of product to the customer utilizing a batch process with heavy setup and varying cycle times through the “interval.” Learn the importance of smaller intervals, the value of intervals in establishing setup times, how intervals reveal normal flow and the worth of educating your employees to use this process.Kevin J. Duggan — Institute for Operational Excellence

Lean Forward: Why Your Next Lean Initiative Will Take Place in the Customer’s OfficeFor modern manufacturers of engineered-to-order products, the gains of lean manufactur-ing are often diminished by an upstream sales process that’s riddled with waste and ineffi-ciencies. By applying lean principles further upstream in the sales and business processes, users will be able to identify and eliminate common sources of waste in product design and configuration, quotation, sales/parts fore-casting and sales order processing.Matt Carter — Atlatl Software

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F34: NEW! JOB SHOP FROM START TO FINISH B

Job Costing and EstimatingThis presentation will discuss various estimat-ing techniques for job shop and custom fabrica-tors. The next level is job costing techniques using different costing methods and data col-lection devices to get accurate job costing data.David Ferguson — MIE Solutions


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1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The Perfect Manufacturing Order: From Quote to ShipLearn how to utilize Lean Information Flow from Portal-to-Scheduling to develop a busi-ness process strategy that encompasses the complete production cycle from quote to ship. This presentation will walk you through the perfect lean workflow, following a real manufacturing order from the quote through the production of the product on a 3D printer. Kevin Seefried, Jack Burnett and Jacqueline Harris— TwinEngines, Inc.


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F44: NEW! TRACKING PARTS AND MATERIALS THROUGH THE JOB SHOP A

Marking & Traceability of Fabricated PartsDirect part marking for fabricated parts en-ables the possibility of locating components and their history throughout the product life cycle. This presentation will explore the four components of part traceability: part identifi-cation, marking method, reading & verification, and data. Using case studies, each of these four components will be covered in depth to show how to implement a traceability process.Dave Sweet — Mecco Marking & Traceability

Tracking Material RemnantsLearn how using a single software solution from the quoting to the production processes can help streamline operations, reduce setup time, and isolate quality problems with just a click of the mouse. Improve the breadth and depth of functionality while ensuring accurate part cutting, optimizing material usage, and reducing cutting time.Scott Grindstaff — Sigma TEK Systems LLC

Using Wire Baskets to Solve Material Handling and Part Fabrication Process ProblemsWire baskets can help an operation solve problems with material handling and part fab-rication processes. This presentation will dis-cuss common applications, developing comprehensive engineered solutions, ultra-sonic cleaning, environmental conditions and applicable coatings and evaluating ROI by fo-cusing on decreased part damage, increased throughput and typical costs.Drew Greenblatt and Chris Elwood — Marlin Steel Wire Products

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F55: SOLUTIONS FOR JOINING SHEET METAL B

Structural Adhesive BondingAs the metal fabrication industry seeks meth-ods for lowering production costs while im-proving product design and reliability, structural adhesives are becoming a more popular choice for fabricating high-quality products. Structural adhesives offer the ben-efits of durability, aesthetic enhancement, weight reduction, vibration dampening, man-ufacturing cost reduction, and part design flexibility. They bond to a wide variety of sub-strates and offer increased productivity through reduced cycle-time.Michael Verdi — LORD Corp.

Simple Laser Welding for Job Shops and OEM’sLearn how welding fits into the process chain for sheet metal production. This presentation will address the differences between conven-tional welding and laser welding, the advan-tages of laser welding, keys to successful implementation into your production facility, usage of robots, and laser networking be-tween welding stations and flat sheet cutting machines.Stefan Fickenscher — TRUMPF Inc.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F64: NEW! SAFETY IN THE JOB SHOP B

How Employers Can Prepare for More OSHA Whistleblower Investigations As OSHA beefs up its whistleblower program, employers should brace themselves for more claims and investigations. This presentation will outline the appropriate steps companies can take to minimize the number of potential whistleblower complaints that employees file, and lessen the impact and liability they face if OSHA targets them. Richard Alaniz — Alaniz Schraeder Linker Farris Mayes, L.L.P

Questions to Ask for Safeguarding SuccessWith a focus on safeguarding of metalworking machinery, real world examples will be used to illustrate the necessary steps involved with implementing a successful safeguarding pro-gram. Starting with a discussion of industry statistics and OSHA’s current enforcement emphases, this presentation will cover collab-orative risk assessment, OSHA and ANSI compliance, successful safeguarding imple-mentation and evaluation.Douglas Raff — Paragon Industrial Controls, Inc.

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Securing Work Safety, OSHA Standards with Better Maintenance ManagementDiscover ways in which Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) can act as a company’s internal inspector to ensure worker health and safety while also ensuring the com-pany complies with OSHA’s safety compliance and liability protection. Learn how to maintain and track lock out/tag outs, MSDSs, proce-dures, safety notes, and more as part of a pro-active preventive maintenance schedule. Paul Lachance — Smartware Group, Inc.


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F73: NEW! UTILIZING PART SIMULATION IN THE JOB SHOP B

The State of the Art in Sheet Metal Forming Process Simulation with Solid ElementsFinite-element process simulation enables de-signers to analyze metal forming processes on a computer rather than through trial and error on the shop floor. The presentation will focus on the wide range of sheet forming applica-tions - including stamping, bending, blanking, coining, deep drawing, spinning, and roll form-ing - that can be modeled with solid elements.James Miller and John Walters — Scientific Forming Technologies Corp.

How 3D Simulations Improve Manufacturing Processes and Reduce CostsTechnology exists today to discover revenue that is lost in most manufacturing processes. 3D simulation technology is now affordable and easy to use. This presentation will demon-strate how 3D simulation can be applied to the spectrum of manufacturing and applications.Robert J. Axtman — Visual Components North America Corp.

Securing Work Safety, OSHA Standards with Better Maintenance ManagementDiscover ways in which Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) can act as a company’s internal inspector to ensure worker health and safety while also ensuring the com-pany complies with OSHA’s safety compliance and liability protection. Learn how to maintain and track lock out/tag outs, MSDSs, proce-dures, safety notes, and more as part of a pro-active preventive maintenance schedule. Paul Lachance — Smartware Group, Inc.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F84: NEW! DATA MANAGEMENT FOR LEAN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY I

Five Results You Can Expect with ERP That Will Transform Your BusinessBased on a real-life fabricating company, this case study looks at five “must-do’s” for leaning a business with an ERP system. Learn how im-plementing these key steps can put a user in control of the shop floor and help achieve the lean results that every manufacturer wants.Mike Melzer — Global Shop Solutions, Inc.

Make It Better, Keep It Better - The Short and Long-Term Benefits of Automatically Collecting OEE Data from Your MachinesOverall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is a simple and comprehensive method for mea-suring the performance of production ma-chinery. An automated OEE collection system provides huge immediate benefits by identify-ing the leading causes of waste, which en-ables the focus of process improvement resources to remain on the areas that can have the biggest impact on efficiency.Jim Finnerty — Wintriss Controls Group

Maximize Lean Strategies with Mobile ERPCustomer and business demands are greater than ever in today’s marketplace. Mobile tech-nologies progressively working with your crit-ical manufacturing and inventory systems can provide streamlined workflow to enhance lean strategies. Learn the factors that maximize lean strategies with mobile applications for easier deployment, as well as sample work-flows that other manufacturers have deployed with success and more.Christine Hansen — Epicor Software Corp.


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F15: PRESS BRAKES FOR OPERATORS I

Learn the skills necessary to operate a press brake and form consistent, quality parts every time. Press brake mastery begins with an un-derstanding of the forming operations, the press brake, tonnage, tooling selection, bend radius, and bend deductions.Steve Benson — ASMA / Chronicle

10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

F25: NEW! DESIGNING AND ENGINEERING ROLL FORMED PARTS I

Around the Bend: What You Need to Know About Steel BendingDiscover what is possible when it comes to bending and using curved steel in today’s marketplace. This presentation will provide an overview of the different types of bending processes used in the industry by explaining what services the Bender/Roller brings to the table during a curved steel project and what industry resources are available.Rob Kincher — American Institute of Steel Construction, George Wendt — Chicago Metal Rolled Products, John Rogers — Kubes Steel Group

Roll Forming: An Economical SolutionThis presentation highlights the versatility of roll forming and its use in multiple markets be-cause the process enables many other metal forming processes to be integrated into it to create a value add opportunity. This reduces the manufacturing cost, which in turn allows for the customer to get the product at a much lower cost.Brian Rodgers — Roll Forming Corp.

Basic Roll Tooling and Profile DesignLearn the basics of roll tooling design. This presentation will provide tips for ease of set up, explain what materials should be used, de-scribe the different design styles available to aid in the forming of problematic profiles, and ex-plain the different styles of roll forming mills and the benefits in a production environment. This presentation is also great for product designers.John Kopsick — Formtek Inc.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F35: NEW! BENDING AND FORMING SECRETS FOR PRESS BRAKES AND METAL FOLDING B

Drastically Improve Your Time Per Bend — Reducing Press Brake InefficienciesThere is often more than one way to bend a particular part on a brake. Sequencing bends in the correct way can help improve produc-tivity and minimize errors. This presentation will review several case studies of real world parts to see how small optimizations in the bending process can result in big time savings in production.James Crandall — TRUMPF Inc.

Getting the Most Out of Your PC Controlled Press Brake Through Offline ProgrammingModern PC controlled press brakes offer many benefits to those who own and operate them. Learn how a properly set up press brake is quick to set up, easy to learn, easy to run, changes over efficiently, and produces good parts quickly. Discover how to further free up precious machine tool time for making parts, increase throughput, increase part consisten-cy, reduce scrap, and improve the control of how things get done in a shop by implement-ing offline programing.Patrick Mulloy — Cincinnati Inc.

Electric Press Brake TechnologyWhen is an electric press brake the right ma-chine? Understand the origin of the electric press brake, its construction and operation, common applications, and important features and benefits that can help justify incorporat-ing one into a unique operation.Alan Gildemeister — International Technologies Inc.

Panel Bending: Intelligent Designs, Increased MarginsToday’s modern bending equipment enables the fabrication of complex profiles easily and accurately. This presentation will introduce panel bending technology, including the latest advancements and examples of how small and “non-panel” parts can be processed. Gain valuable techniques that will inspire users to combine parts, eliminate fasteners, increase stiffness, and produce an overall better product.Kevin Bartels — Salvagnini America


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F45: PRESS BRAKES FOR ENGINEERS I

The success and failure of a press brake form-ing operation is determined in the design stage. This session will look at how the forming meth-od, bend deductions, and tooling selection can make or break the part. Engineers will learn how to account for springback/springforward and to ensure quality, consistent parts regard-less if the bend is sharp or profound.Steve Benson — ASMA / Chronicle

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F56: NEW! THE INS AND OUTS OF COIL SLITTING I

Best Practices for Slitting Advanced High Strength SteelThe Advanced High Strength Steels are slit differently than mild steel and require better slitting practices. Learn what good edges look like, what is different about the set ups and what needs to be changed to have success when slitting these higher strength materials. These tips will apply to other metals that have higher tensile strengths as well.Al Zelt — ASKO Inc.

Current Advances in Light Gauge Coil Slitting TechnologiesAdvances in Light Gauge Coil Slitting Equip-ment are changing: what material can be slit, how it is being slit, the tolerances that can be achieved, how the material and scrap is han-dled, packaging options, and overall safety. New innovations like double loop slitting, im-provements in CNC slitting heads, offline set-ups, and burr height measuring systems are enabling users to achieve tighter tolerances and greater productivity.Peter Swenson — Burghardt + Schmidt Germany

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F65: MAXIMIZING YOUR ROLL FORMING LINES A

Add Value to New and Existing Roll Form Lines with In-Line Punching and Cut-off SolutionsCompletely integrate roll forming lines by per-forming cutoff and punching operations in the line to produce a finished part that doesn’t re-quire additional processes to be completed. This starts from simple cutoff methods to complex applications, slots, notches and cut-ting the part to length using different meth-ods of dies, presses and measuring systems.Paul Williams — Hill Engineering/Formtek Inc.

Roll Form Installation and TroubleshootingLearn the proper way to install roll form tool-ing and then make the necessary adjustments to the setups to insure your operation runs smoothly and efficiently through an under-standing of roll tooling designs, setup docu-mentation, and roll form tooling standards. Develop the necessary techniques to trouble-shoot problems, in particular how the roll for-mer calibration or machine face alignment can affect the running and the quality of the roll form products.Steve Ebel — Roll Form Solutions Inc.

Modern Lubricants for Roll Form ProcessesReview the latest technologies in lubricants and coolants available for metal roll forming processes. This presentation will review the main categories of lubricants and the most re-cent advances within each one, and then pro-vide a seven step selection process for finding the best lubricant.David Kinnard — Tower Oil & Technology Co.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 138:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F74: NEW! MAKING PARTS FLAT: INNOVATIONS IN COIL AND PART LEVELING I

The Basics of Leveling Flat Rolled ProductsThe secret to upgrading the flatness of flat rolled materials is to understand shape defects and basic metallurgy determining material be-havior. Learn how to select the right equipment based on its capabilities and abilities.Thomas Hazen — T. F. Hazen Consulting

Innovations in Roller LevelingUsing tension during leveling creates stress free, laser flat material. Understand how the latest technology helps measure flatness by monitoring the material surface and equalizes internal stresses by using an automatic leveler adjustment to prevent low bow in a cut-to-length line.Brownie Cox — The Bradbury Company

Precision Parts: Advanced Leveling Solutions for FabricatorsWhat is the difference between parts leveling and leveling coil? This presentation will dis-cuss and evaluate the unique characteristics faced when leveling parts and how these chal-lenges need to be addressed. Learn how to improve flattening processes and provide cus-tomers with better products.Nicholas Miller — ARKU Coil Systems

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F85: NEW! RETHINKING BENDING AND FORMING: ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES A

Hydroforming Reinvented: Enabling Metal Forming for 21st Century MaterialsFluidForming is a machine and process that uses a revolutionary re-invention of the exist-ing hydroform technology that enables a low cost, high precision, repeatable mass produc-tion. The zero impact, compact machine elim-inates the need for special foundation and space requirements. The press can form parts without springback, and the single or nested tools can each be used with different material types, thicknesses, and finishes.Jurgen Pannock and Paul Benny — Fluidforming Americas, Reinhold Wesselmann — FluidForming GmbH

How to Go from Concept to Finished Part in Less Than 24 HoursModern manufacturers are no longer bound by traditional methods of part manufacturing. Three technologies in particular—3D part sim-ulation software, 3D printing/additive manu-facturing, and sheet hydroforming—are exponentially improving how quickly and effi-ciently various parts can be formed. Compa-nies who combine these three technologies are able to provide customers rapid turn-around times with minimal development, tool-ing and labor costs. Scott Pryer — Beckwood Press/Triform Sheet Hydroforming

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F16: NEW! FUNDAMENTALS OF WIRE BENDING B

New Productivity-Enhancing Technologies and InnovationsThis presentation highlights new productivity-enhancing technologies and innovations as they apply to bending machines. Get an over-view of components and features for simple 2D wire forms, up to performance features for complex 3D wire forms, advantages of wire rotation, and intelligent software solutions for productivity enhancement.Michael Rief - WAFIOS Machinery Corp.


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F46: TUBE AND PIPE MILL: BACK TO THE BASICS I

This presentation highlights the basics of mill integrity, alignment, proper tooling design, proper set up and tooling maintenance. These “basics” never go away, and must always be maintained by everyone to keep a standard for all to follow. This session is recommended as a refresher for seasoned operators, as well as an introduction to the understanding of these topics for new operators, and related personnel that are new to the industry.Robert Sladky and Bret Molnar — Roll-Kraft

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F57: NEW! ADVANCEMENTS IN WELDED TUBE PRODUCTION I

The Next Generation of High Power HF WeldersThis presentation will focus on the recent technological developments in High Power HF Welders over 1000kW. High Power HF Weld-ers have many different applications. Learn how they are being installed and applied in other operations. Recognize the critical con-siderations and features that are necessary for them to work in your own unique operation.Thomas Ignatowski — Thermatool Corp.

Adding Process Control on the Tube MillEvery tube mill has limitations as to what we think we can monitor and control. Discover new developments that are vastly improving process monitoring and control.Sean Lynch — Thermatool Corp.

Scrap Reduction on the Tube MillA tube mill is full of potential sources of scrap and waste. These sources effect a company’s bottom line. Learn how to reduce scrap at the weld, with seam annealing, and at the cutoff.Ted Lindstrum — Thermatool Corp.


8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

F75: PRINCIPLES OF TUBE AND PIPE FABRICATING B

A New Approach to Accurately Position Holes and Features in Bent Tubular PartsAccurately positioning holes in bent tubes has always been a challenge that has traditionally required multiple operations and fixtures. Learn a new approach that lets users accu-rately position and cut holes in straight tubes prior to bending, eliminating the previously expensive and tooling intensive ‘trial and er-ror’ method of developing cut and bent tubes. The new approach offers an automated three step process that: eliminates material waste, saves time and allows users to quickly pro-duce accurate parts.Jason Blair — BLM GROUP USA Corp.

Progressive Lubrication for Tube Bending and FormingLubricants play a significant role in the overall success and productivity of tube bending and tube forming processes. Enjoy a review of modern lubrication regimes for various tube bending and mill forming processes. A model for selecting the right lubricant based on the best practices of friction and torque analysis, tube substrates and sizes, mandrel and tube substrate combinations, mill coolant monitor-ing, and application of the lubricant will be discussed. Real world case histories will also be shared.Christopher Fletcher — Tower Oil & Technology Co.

Total Software SolutionsThis presentation will cover software solutions for production and design control with inter-facing for all Electric Tube Bending Machines. It will include a case study for one of Unison’s customers and discussing how Unison worked with them to produce a global site based soft-ware package to coordinate and control tube production and design solutions.Jim Saynor — Unison Ltd.

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F26: NEW! AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS FOR FABRICATION OPERATIONS B

The Perfect Storm — Get More Parts Per Day through Your Shop with Combination Technology with Reliable Part Palletizing AutomationLearn the benefits of a fully automated com-bination system and how it can actually pro-duce parts faster without second handling of parts. Using automation to reliably remove la-ser cut parts from the sheet skeleton, and stacking the same or dissimilar parts on un-load pallets will save time and money. The need to manually remove parts from nests and operator interaction can now be eliminat-ed by letting the equipment do the work.Mike Kroll — TRUMPF Inc.

Bending AutomationThis presentation dives into the various types of automated bending cells and the benefit to fabricators.Scott Ottens — Amada America, Inc.

Press Brake Technologies Reduce Setup TimesNew press brake technologies are aimed at helping operators improve productivity by re-ducing setup times. Learn how to adopt “first part – good part” without sacrificing quality by implementing offline pre-programming, eliminating machine errors added to the bending process, properly programming stage bending/off center bending/bending along cut features, utilizing automatic bend angle and material thickness measuring and correcting, and minimizing manual data input.Paul LeTang — Bystronic Inc.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F36: NEW! USING ROBOTICS IN METAL FORMING AND FABRICATION B

Getting Started with Robotics in the Metal Forming IndustryGain the knowledge needed to evaluate ro-botic equipment and suppliers and effectively budget for robotic applications in order to se-lect the right automation system for an opera-tion. Explore what it takes to have a successful implementation and how to avoid the ten common mistakes that cause an implementa-tion to fail.Bob Rochelle — Staubli Corp.

Smart Sensors for Smart RobotsRobots can now benefit from extremely pow-erful multi-sensing systems embedded in very compact platforms that only need an Ethernet link to provide real-time manufacturing infor-mation for intelligent adaptive process con-trol. Hybrid sensing devices are available to execute 3D measurements and other percep-tive functions. This enables intelligent welding robots to be utilized to perform various weld-ing tasks that require easy programming in or-der to tackle small batch production.Jean-Paul Boillot — Servo-Robot Inc.


1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

F66: AUTOMATED DEBURRING: A SURPRISING COST AND TIME SAVINGS WITH TECH TOUR B

Learn the basics of automated burr removal and machine finishing to remove burrs and eliminate sharp edges. Each deburring ma-chine and abrasive on the market has its ad-vantages and disadvantages and has a different impact on overall performance. Learn what type of machine and abrasive will work best to achieve optimal performance and surface finish.Gregory Larson — Timesavers, Inc. Erik Vanstrum — 3M Company


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8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

W10: API 1104 CODE CLINIC

This four-hour course covers general code provisions, including qualification of welding procedures for welds containing filler metal additions, design and preparation of the joint for production welding, nondestructive testing and acceptance standards, and automatic welding with and without filler metal additions. Attendees will practice open codebook testing under time constraints. NOTE: Clinic fee does not include a copy of API 1104, Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities (20th Edition). API 1104 may be purchased from WEX by calling (888) 935-3464. Attendees will receive a study guide, AWS API Code Clinic Reference Manual.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 118:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

W11: D1.1 – CODE CLINIC

The one day seminar will provide a “road map” through the Code, emphasizing the ability to locate important paragraphs, charts and tables quickly, which is crucial to understanding the code when working under stressful deadlines. In addition to practice questions, a practice exam will be administered, and the instructor will illustrate the use of the Code under time constraints, creating deadline pressure similar to the test environment. For those taking the CWI exam, this clinic has proven to be valuable test preparation. As a leading construction code, D1.1 is the ideal tool to teach effective code use.

NOTE: Clinic fee does not include a copy of the D1.1/D1.1M: 2010 STRUCTURAL WELDING CODE-STEEL. D1.1 Code Book may be pur-chased from WEX at (888) 935-3464. Attendees will receive our study guide, AWS D1.1 Code Clinic Reference Manual.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 118:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

W12: ADVANCED VISUAL INSPECTION WORKSHOP

An 8-hour course for CWI exam candidates to review the basic concepts and applications of visual inspection. After a discussion of the lim-itations and advantages of visual inspection, types of weld data that may be obtained by visual inspection are presented and discussed. Includes the many types of discontinuities en-countered during the visual inspection of welds. Common tools used for visual inspec-tion are presented and discussed (a machinist’s scale, dial calipers, micrometers, fillet weld gages, the Palmgren gage, and the V-WAC). Participants will use these gages to make mea-surements on weld replicas. This will prepare candidates for Part “B” of the exam. A sample weld specification containing acceptance cri-teria is presented and discussed, after which students use the specification and visual in-spection tools to evaluate the weld replicas us-ing a series of specific questions and scenarios.

Those attending can learn: • How to use weld-measuring instruments • Compliance to a specific code • Do’s and don’ts of documentation • When a discontinuity is OK • When a defect is rejectable • Why visual inspection can be the most

effective NDE technique


8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

W13: WELDING SYMBOLS – WHAT YOU THINK THEY MEAN AND WHAT THEY ACTUALLY MEAN

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inspectors do not fully understand welding symbols and may be misinspecting welds.

The goal of this seminar is to provide a good understanding of AWS welding symbols, with explanations of their proper and improper use. This seminar is geared for all involved with welding symbols—from designers who place them on drawings, to the welders who know what the designer wants (regardless of what the symbol says), to the welding inspec-tor who has to verify that the final weld meets the welding symbol requirements. It will also be great for new engineers who do not have the experience with symbols, shop and field supervisors, and anyone else involved in man-ufacturing and welding. Examples of welding symbols which frequently trip up users and of real-life samples are provided.

Books for AWS to provide:

1. AWS A2.4:2012 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination

2. AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2010 Standard Welding Terms and Definitions


W14: Beginner 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. W15: Advanced 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. W16: Beginner and Advanced

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

THE WHY AND HOW OF WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS

Welding Procedure Specifications — Ensuring Consistent, Predictable Welding Processes PerformanceAs a welding professional who is constantly responding to customer demands for increas-ing the performance and quality of weldments while controlling costs, optimizing your Weld-ing Procedure Specifications (WPSs) for per-formance and profitability may be the key. A well written WPS Defines, Measures, Analyzes, Improves, & Controls (DMAIC) quality in the welding process. This 2 part workshop revisits the fundamentals of WPSs for both the sea-soned professional and for those individuals seeking to become more proficient in the authoring and application of a WPS in fabrica-tion as well as hands on approach to advanced instruction in the formulation and writing of WPSs in the afternoon.

Who Should Attend:This session will benefit owners, managers, engineers, and CWIs who must qualify, write, or revise welding procedure specifications to satisfy codes and contract documents.

What will be addressed?This workshop is divided into two half day sessions. The morning session addresses the fundamentals of WPSs. Morning topics are focused on: • Standard terminology • Welding processes • Filler metal • Shielding gases

What will be addressed? (cont’d) • Current and voltage range, travel speed

and heat input • Joint design tolerances • Joint and surface preparation • Preheat / interpass temperature

and welding positions • Standard WPSs

The afternoon session focuses on the me-chanics of WPSs by different codes and stan-dards. Afternoon topics include:

• Proper preparation and qualification of welding procedure specifications

• Documenting standard procedure qualification testing for commonly used processes for joining ferrous plate and pipe

• Selecting and documenting welding variables

• Specifying essential and nonessential variables commonly used in sample AWS, ASME, and API code formats

• Different techniques to author WPSs

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11–WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

W17: ASME SECTION IX, B31.1 & B31.3 CODE CLINIC

This 16-hour seminar will help individuals pre-pare for the ASME Section IX, B31.1 and B31.3 examination for endorsement or Part C of the CWI. Note that endorsements are supplemen-tal inspection credentials available to AWS Cer-tified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) and Senior Certified Welding Inspectors (SCWIs), but non-CWI/SCWIs can also participate in the seminar and examination to enhance their educational background. Participants are expected to pro-vide their own codebooks. Please note that there is a separate application and fee required to take the Certification Exam.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 128:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

W18: METALLURGY APPLIED TO EVERYDAY WELDING

Metallurgy of welds in carbon and low-alloy steels shouldn’t be complicated. This short course will offer an understanding of how welding affects the properties of base materi-als, and how weld defects occur.

Who Should Attend:Owners, inspectors, engineers, and supervi-sors who specify welding and need to under-stand the interactions of base, filler, and welding processes.

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WELDING OF STAINLESS STEEL

W19: Part 1 - The Basics Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

W20: Part 2 - Avoiding Weld Defects Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This seminar has two independent parts: Part 1 — The Basics and Part 2 — Avoiding Defects. Register for either day alone or for both days. The program focuses on the basic weldability of all types of stainless steels. This session is key to those interested in a comprehensive look at the weldability of stainless steels, par-ticularly the 300 series.

Topics Covered: • Why alloys are “stainless” • Stainless steel differences • Selecting a stainless for use • Mechanical properties • Properties after welding • Heat treatment factors • Selecting filler metals • Gas vs. flux shielding • Code requirements

Those attending can learn: • Five stainless steel types • The effects of welding on all types of

stainless steels • Why some stainless steels require preheat

and others prohibit it • Answers to questions about selecting and

welding stainless steels


8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

W22: BUILD IT BETTER

Concerned about welding productivity levels and quality issues? This AWS seminar will delve into the idea that welding is an engi-neering science that can be controlled and measured. Codes and standards that will be discussed include the AWS D1 structural codes, AWS D9.1 sheet metal code, AWS D17.1 fusion welding for aerospace applications and many others. Who should attend: designers, inspectors, and QC specialists will gain new insights and career-enhancing knowledge.


8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

W23: CORROSION OF WELDS: CAUSES AND CURES

Corrosion in Welded Metallic Systems

Corrosion, resulting in the severe degradation of materials, is one of the most expensive en-gineering problems in our industrial society; estimates have been made that the annual cost of corrosion in the U.S. exceeds 100 billion dollars. Welded structures are often subjected to corroding environments; in some cases, the weld and base metal corrode uniformly at the same rate. In other cases, the results are accel-erated corrosion of the weld compared to the base metal, or the base metal may corrode at a much faster rate leaving the weld metal rela-tively intact. A logical starting point for dealing with corrosion of welds is to define corrosion and then list the various types of corrosion that can occur, with examples. There are many dif-ferent forms of corrosion recognized and vari-ous corrosion mechanisms. The most common of these will be covered in the course.

Who Should Attend:This session will benefit owners, managers, engineers, and inspectors who must monitor, inspect, prevent, and repair weldments in cor-rosive environments.

What Will Be Addressed?This course will begin by addressing the fundamentals of corrosion. Other topics to be examined include:

• Pitting corrosion

• Inter-granular corrosion

• Stress corrosion cracking

• Erosion/corrosion

• Crevice corrosion

• Galvanic corrosion

• Alloying for corrosion resistance

• Corrosion protection mechanisms

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W24: SO YOU’RE THE NEW WELDING ENGINEER

The New Welding Engineer — How to get “up to speed” quickly. How to ask the right ques-tions. How to get the results needed, save money, and stay out of trouble! Two-Day Con-ference for Managers/Engineers/Designers, and others with welding responsibility but lim-ited exposure/background in welding. The session is based on arc welding applications but the principles have universal applicability. Presentations and discussion are based on the “Application Analysis Worksheet,” which was developed to teach a senior college course to engineers about to enter industry, with the objective of helping them develop a path to understand and deal with the challenges they were about to face.

DAY 1—TUESDAY

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Welcome and IntroductionTeam

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.The Application AnalysisFritz Saenger, Consultant, Mt. Pleasant, SC

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Key Background InformationWalter Sperko, Sperko Engineering Services, Inc., Greensboro, NC

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.“Matching” the Base Materials and the Weld Tom Myers, Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, OH

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Pre and Post Weld Operations Mike Rice, Nooter Corporation, St. Louis, MO

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Arc Welding Process Modes – What are you using? What are “advanced” modes? Would you benefit from “advanced” equipment and techniques?Bob Bitzky, ESAB, Florence, SC

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.The Welding ProcedureLee Kvidahl, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Making Your PROCEDURE Robust: Controlling the Critical ParametersDennis Harwig, American Welding Society, Miami, FL

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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Weld Quality — Requirements of Different Types of Applications: Commercial, Military, Industry, etc.Dick Holdren, Arc Specialties, Houston, TX

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Welding Costs Pete Ullman, Techniweld

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The Automation Decision Jeff Noruk, Sevo Robot Corp, Mequon, WI

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. What is “Productivity”? Fritz Saenger, Consultant, Mt. Pleasant, SC

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Welding Safety Kevin Lyttle, Praxair, Tonawanda, NY

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Aluminum Tony Anderson, Miller Electric Co., Appleton, WI

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Stainless and Heat Resisting SteelsWilliam Newell, W.F. Newell & Associates, Inc., Mooresville, NC

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Review of the Applications Analysis — and a “To Do” List Team

4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Adjourn and Individual Discussions


1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

W25: THERMAL SPRAY BASICS: PUTTING COATINGS TO WORK – FREE

Presenters:James Weber, Sulzer Chemtech USA, Humble, TX, David Wright, Wright, Accuwright Industries, Gilbert, AZ.

This basic introduction to thermal spray ben-efits will cover four major areas: processes, equipment, applications, and industry usage.

• Processes covered will include molten metal flame spraying, powder flame spraying, wire flame spraying, ceramic rod flame spraying, ceramic rod flame spraying, detonation flame spraying, high velocity oxy-fuel spraying (HVOF), cold spraying, plasma spraying, elec-tric are spraying, and RF plasma spraying.

• Equipment will be on display. Several spray guns will be available for attendees to handle and discuss throughout the class. Other larg-er items such as complex systems and spray booths will be illustrated and discussed.

• Application examples will be presented for a variety of requirements from several different industries.

• Industry usage charts will be reviewed listing several processes and coating appli-cations used by various industries.


8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

W26: THERMAL SPRAY TECHNOLOGY: HIGH PERFORMANCE SURFACES

The International Thermal Spray Association, a Standing Committee of the American Welding Society, has organized this one-day education-al coatings conference at FABTECH to intro-duce and highlight various advantages of the thermal spray process. This program will ben-efit both potential users and those actively in-volved with thermal spray coatings as it will focus on actual applications and new develop-ments in thermal spray technology. Conference Chairs: Dan Hayden and David Wright


8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

W27: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

8:00 a.m. - 8:35 a.m. Additive Manufacturing – Engineering Considerations Beyond 3D Printing

Dr. Shawn Kelly, Edison Welding Institute

8:35 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. AWS D20 Committee Fabrication of Additively Manufactured PartsDoug Kautz, Los Alamos National Laboratory

9:10 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. The Problems and Solutions to the Qualification IssuesDr. Jeffrey Calcaterra, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

9:45 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. At the Crossroads of Welding and Additive Manufacturing: The ChallengesDr. Suresh Babu, UT/ORNL Governor’s Chair of Advanced Manufacturing

10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. - Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. Rapid Process Qualification Methodology Speeds CertificationBryant Walker, President, Keystone Synergistic

11:05 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Enabling Technology for Additive Manufacturing for Critical ApplicationsRich Martukanitz, Center for Innovative Materials Processing, Penn State

11:40 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. In-Process Quality Assurance™: A Process Monitoring and NDI ToolMark Cola, President, Sigma Labs, Inc.

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12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch

1:15 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. New Developments in Laser Hot Wire Additive Manufacture Paul Denney, Senior Laser Applications Engineer, Lincoln Electric

1:50 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Developing Aerospace Parts Via Additive ManufacturingChip Arata, Account Manager, USA Sales, Carpenter Powder Products

2:25 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Metal 3D Printing with Ultrasonic Welding Mark Norfolk, President, Fabrisonic LLC

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Break

3:15 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Laser Cladding ApplicationsWayne Penn, President

3:50 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wire Plus Arc Additive Manufacture of Large Scale PartsAdrian Addison, Cranfield University

RWMA RESISTANCE WELDING SCHOOL


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W28: RWMA RESISTANCE WELDING SCHOOL – DAY 1

7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction to Resistance WeldingMark Siehling, Vice President of Engineering, RoMan Manufacturing Inc.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Basics of Resistance Welding Video – Part I

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Electrodes and ToolingThis session will focus on the classification, se-lection and maintenance of electrodes and fixtures as they pertain to numerous applica-tions. Discover powerful problem/evaluation/solution techniques that will keep a produc-tion process running longer–and operation more efficient.Bill Brafford, Technical Liaison Manager, Tuffaloy Products, Inc.

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. - Tabletop Exhibits

12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. - Lunch Served

12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Welding Controls

This discussion focuses on the selection, de-scriptions, and applications of welding tim-ers, contractors, and accessories. Packed with a punch, Don Sorenson drives home un-derstanding energy that creates a weld, H=I2rt, that is unforgettable. Learn how this invaluable formula is used in every resistance welding ap-plication– every day–every cycle–all the time!Don Sorenson, Director of Engineering, ENTRON Controls, LLC.

3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Electrical Power SystemsThis session reviews the descriptions and maintenance of electrical power components and conductors from the weld control to the electrode. This lively presentation has some-thing for everybody. Utilizing several small demonstrations, Mark Siehling will keep at-tendees on the edge of their seats as he high-lights the important part of the resistance welding process.Mark Siehling, Vice President Engineering, RoMan Manufacturing Inc.


8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

W28: RWMA RESISTANCE WELDING SCHOOL – DAY 2

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Welding Processes & Machines

This session will reinforce the very essence of how the resistance welding process works and how the process relates to each of the four resistance welding processes. This ses-sion will be full of application examples from each process, and will show how machinery utilizes the individual components and ele-ments illustrated in the other sessions.Tim Foley, Sales Manager, Automation International, Inc.

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Basics of Resistance Welding Video – Part II

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Troubleshooting and Maintenance

With over 30 years of experience in the auto industry specifying, installing, and trouble-shooting resistance welding systems, Bruce Kelly provides tips on how to find the reasons why welds don’t turn out the way some would like. This presentation is filled with real-life ex-amples of problems that have baffled mainte-nance people for generations.Bruce Kelly, President, Kelly Welding Solutions

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. - Lunch Served

1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Initial Machine Set-Up

Mike takes the mystery out of weld program setup by guiding attendees through the steps required to select proper welding schedules. He will also introduce preventive maintenance programs designed to make resistance weld-ing operations more profitable. Hands-on demonstrations peak this presentation.Mike Prokop, Assistant Chief Engineer and Innovation Leader, Taylor–Winfield Technologies, Inc.

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Pick and choose between concurrent sessions for the latest in welding research and commercial developments. Pay by the day or attend the entire four-day program, with special discounts for students and members of AWS, FMA, SME, PMA, or CCAI.

4-Day Professional Program: W33 4-Day Student Professional Program: W34 1-Day Professional Program: Monday: W29, Tuesday: W30, Wednesday: W31, Thursday: W32

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

SESSION 1: WELDING METALLURGY AND WELDABILITY ISSUES

Chair: Prof Bryan Chin, Auburn University and Dr. J. Caron, Haynes International, Inc.

1A. 1:00 p.m. Microstructural Evolution in a 304L Heat Affected ZoneLisa Deibler, Arthur Brown and Lauren Beghini, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

1B. 1:30 p.m. The Weld Metal Microfissuring Mechanism in an Fe-Ni-Co-Cr AlloyJeremy Caron, Haynes International, Inc., Kokomo, IN

1C. 2:00 p.m. Susceptibility to Hydrogen Assisted Cracking in Grade T12, T22, T23, and T24 Creep-Resistant SteelsJoseph Steiner, Xiuli Feng, Boian T. Alexandrov and John C. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

1D. 2:30 p.m. Deformation-Induced Martensite in Austenitic Stainless Steel WeldsJeffrey Rodelas, Michael C. Maguire and Joseph R. Michael, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

1E. 3:00 p.m. Weldability of Modern, Advanced High Strength Steels Using Implant Testing with Hydrogen ChargingAli H. AlShawaf and Stephen Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

1F. 3:30 p.m. Effect of Cr on Eutectic Phase Formation and Solidification Temperature Range in Ni-Cr-Ta and Ni-Cr-Nb SystemXiuli Feng, Adam Hope and John C. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

1G. 4:00 p.m. Spin Effect on Wavy Interface in Explosive Spin-Impact Welding of Copper to Low Carbon SteelJianping He, Steve R. Best, Howard C. Wikle and Bryan A. Chin, Auburn University, AL

1H. 4:30 p.m. Stress-Relief Cracking in Creep-Resistant Steel WeldsKatie Strader, Xiuli Feng, Boian T. Alexander and John C. Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

1I. 5:00 p.m. Titanium Effect on Weld Microstructure and Mechanical PropertiesHee Jin Kim and Young-min Kim, KITECH, Inchon, South Korea, Kangmyung Seo, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea

SESSION 2: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF WELDMENTS

Chair: Dr. Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

2A. 1:00 p.m. Effect of Subsequent Passes on the Mechanical Properties of the Root Pass of an API 5l X80 Steel Pipe WeldMario Iacono, Jaime C. Soeiro Jr. and Sergio Duarte Brandi, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

2B. 1:30 p.m. Characterization of Multiple Welding Cycles on the Mechanical Properties of Titanium AlloysAndrew Deceuster and Mark Baugh, Weber State University, Ogden, UT

2C. 2:00 p.m. The Effect of Nickel on Strength and Toughness in High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Multiple-Pass WeldsKin-Ling Sham and Stephen Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

2D. 2:30 p.m. Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of the Simulated Heat Affected Zones in Precipitation Hardened Stainless Steels 17-4, 17-4+Co, and 13-8+MoRobert Hamlin and John DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

2E. 3:00 p.m. The Efect of Precipitate Evolution on Toughness of 2.25Cr-1Mo Steel Submerged Arc WeldsSoumya Moham and John Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Badri Narayanan, Shenjia Zhang and Teresa Melfi, Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, OH

2F. 3:30 p.m. Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Evolution of Thermally Simulated Eglin SteelBrett Leister and John DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

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2G. 4:00 p.m. Comparison of Longitudinal Mechanical Properties of Nitronic 40 Electron Beam Welded and Laser Beam WeldsErik Pfeif, Stephen Liu, Dan Javernick and David Olson, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

2H. 4:30 p.m. Full-field Creep Deformation Measurement in Grade 91 Ssteel WeldmentsXinghua Yu, Yukinori Yamamoto and Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge, TN

SESSION 3: ADVANCES IN ARC WELDING PROCESSES

Chair: Dr. Ian Harris, EWI and Prof. Z. Yu, Colorado School of Mines

3A. 1:00 p.m. Spattering Measurement during GMA Welding of Austenitic and Duplex Stainless Steels Stainless SteelsThonson Ferreira Costa, Diandro Bailoni Fernandes, Edmundo Benedetti Filho, Carolina Pimenta Mota and Louriel Oliveira Vilaninho, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil

3B. 1:30 p.m. Evolution in Laser Enhanced GMAW: Combine Laser Irradiation and Droplet OscillationJun Xiao, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China and YuMing Zhang, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

3C. 2:00 p.m. Correlation Between Metallic Transfer Stability in Short-Circuit Mode With Process Performance for MIG/MAG Positional WeldingDiandro Bailoni Fernandes and Louriel Oliveira Vilarinho, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil

3D. 2:30 p.m. Controlled Waveform, Low Heat Input GMAW for Reduced Distortion in Shipbuilding ApplicationsJeff Farren and Gene Franke, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, W. Bethesda, MD

3E. 3:00 p.m. Extending Thickness Capability for Keyhole Plasma Arc WeldingIan Harris and Adam Uziel, EWI, Columbus, OH

3F. 3:30 p.m. Correlation Between Superficial Aspect of Weld Beads and Regularity of Short-Circuit GMAW for Austenitic and Duplex Stainless SteelsThonson Ferreira Costa, Carolina Pimenta Mota, Marcus Vinicius Ribeiro Machado and Louriel Oliveira Vilarinho, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil

3G. 4:00 p.m. Hybrid Induction Arc Welding (HIAW) an Innovative New Welding Process for Reduced Distortion and Increased ProductivityJerry Jones, Valerie L. Rhoades and Todd Holverson, EnergynTech, Inc., Lakewood, CO

3H. 4:30 p.m. GTA Welding of Cast Bronze with Stainless SteelNathan Switzner, Zhenzhen Yu, Stephen Liu and Tony Workman, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

3I. 5:00 p.m. Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) Welding of Dissimilar MaterialsRui Cao and Jianhong Chen, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou ChinaPei-Chung Wang, GM Global Research and Development Center, Warren, MI

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11SESSION 4: CIMJSEA WELDING METALLURGY AND WELDABILITY

Chair: Prof. John C. Lippold and Dr. Boian Alexandrov, The Ohio State University

4A. 8:00 a.m. Ferritic and Austenitic Welds in High Strength Steels: Metallurgical Characterization and Weldability EvaluationMatthew Duffey, Boian Alexandrov and John Lawmon, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

4B. 8:30 a.m. Evaluation of Solidification Cracking Susceptibility in High Chromium, Ni-base Filler Metals using the Cast Pin Tear TestEric Przybylowicz, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

4C. 9:00 a.m. Development of a High-N, High-Mn Austenitic Stainless Steel Laser Weldability DiagramStephen Tate and Stephen Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

4D. 9:30 a.m. Stress Relaxation of Candidate Nickel-Base Superalloy Welds for Advanced Supercritical Coal-Fired Power PlantsDavid Tung and John Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

4E. 10:00 a.m. Characterization of Laser-Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing and Heat Treatment of Nickel Base SuperalloyHye Yun Song and Wei Zhang, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH and Shawn Kelly, EWI, Columbus, OH

4F. 10:30 a.m. Liquation Cracking in Arc and Friction-Stir Welding of Mg-Zn AlloysDerek D. Landwehr, X. Chai and S. Kou, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

4G. 11:00 a.m. Weldability Evaluation in Autogenous Welds of Alloys 230, 825, and 800H, and in Dissimilar Metal Weld of Alloy 230 to P91 SteelSanghyun Suh and Boian Alexndrov, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

4H. 11:30 a.m. Metallurgical Characterization of High Strength Alloys Competitive Evaluation of Welding versus Hot Induction BendingTiffany Ngan, Boian Alexandrov, John Lippold and John Lawmon, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

SESSION 5: ADVANCES IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES

Chair: Dr. Patrick W. Hochanadel and Dr. Thomas J. Lienert, Los Alamos National Laboratory

5A. 8:00 a.m. Wrought Metal Deposition via Additive Friction Stir for Additive ManufacturingKumar Kandasamy, Jeff Schultz and Jacob Calvert, Aeroprobe Corporation, Chistiansburg, VA

5B. 8:30 a.m. Mechanical Properties of Laser DMD and GMAW Cladded Maraging SteelsBishal Silwal, Michael Kottman and David Schwam, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

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5C. 9:00 a.m. Investigation of Additive Manufacturing by Friction Stir ProcessesScott Miller and Sladjan Lazarevic, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii

5D. 9:30 a.m. Post-processing of Additive Manufacturing of Ti-64Jennifer Wolk and Caroline Scheck, Naval Surface Warfare Ctr Carderock Division, W. Bethesda, MD

5E. 10:00 a.m. Additive Manufacturing Using Arc WeldingIan Harris and Marc Purslow, EWI, Columbus, OH

5F. 10:30 a.m. Characterization of a Laser Additive Manufacturing SystemJacob Sutton, Benjamin Morrow, Vincent B. Hesch, John S. Carpenter and T.J. Lienert, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM

5G. 11:00 a.m. Characterization of a 316L Stainless Steel Cylinder Produced Using Laser Additive ManufacturingT.J. Lienert, J.O. Sutton, B.M. Morrow, R.T. Forsyth and V.B. Hesch, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM

SESSION 6: HIGH ENERGY DENSITY WELDING PROCESSES

Chair: Dr. Todd A. Palmer, The Pennsylvania State University and Prof. Dave Farson, The Ohio State University

6A. 8:00 a.m. Weld Bead Center Line Shift During Laser Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steels with Different Sulfur ContentT.J. Lienert, P. Burgardt, R.T. Forsyth and K.L. Harada, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NMT. DebRoy, Penn State University, State College, PA

6B. 8:30 a.m. Welding with the Laser in Vacuum: Results from the First Industrial ApplicationsMichael Muecke and John Rugh, PTR, Hessen, Germany

6C. 9:00 a.m. Root Defects in Full-Penetration Laser WeldsJared Blecher and Tarasankar DebRoy, Penn State University, State College, PA and Todd A. Palmer, Applied Research Laboratory, University Park, PA

6D. 9:30 a.m. Highly Efficient Joining Solutions: Indexing Type Production Machines Using Electron Beam WeldingMichael Muecke, PTR, Hessen, Germany

6E. 10:00 a.m. Effects of Machining and Cleaning on the Electron Beam Welding of 304L Stainless Steel, Titanium Alloy Ti–6Al–4V and Aluminum Alloy 5052Patrick Hochanadel, Paul Burgardt, Doug Kautz and Carl Cross, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM

6F. 10:30 a.m. Simulation Prediction of the Correlation of Solidification Conditions to Microstructure of Multilayer IN718 Laser CladsYousub Lee and Dave Farson, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

6G. 11:00 a.m. Fiber Laser Welding of 304 Stainless Steel and The Effects of Various Parameters on Materials Coupling and Back-ReflectionWilliam Stellwag, Honeywell FM&T, Holt, MO


SESSION 7: CIMJSEA MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ISSUES

Chair: Prof. John N. DuPont, Lehigh University and Prof. Stephen. Liu, Colorado School of Mines

7A. 2:00 p.m. Fracture Behavior of Hydrogen Assisted Cracks in Dissimilar Metal Welds Under Cathodic ProtectionDesmond Bourgeois, Boian Alexandrov, Jamey Fenske and John Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

7B. 2:30 p.m. Microstructural Evolution and Creep Rupture Behavior of INCONEL® Alloy 740H® WeldsDaniel Bechetti and John DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

7C. 3:00 p.m. Comparative Tensile Strength and Shear Strength of Explosion Clad MaterialsCurtis Prothe, John Banker and Stephen Liu, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

7D. 3:30 p.m. The Assessment of the Satoh Test for Understanding Residual Stress Evolution in WeldsJonathan Galler and John DuPont, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

7E. 4:00 p.m. Toward Fundamental Understanding of Stress Corrosion Cracking in Gas Metal Arc Weld of High-Strength Aluminum Alloy 7003Tyler Borchers, Wei Zhang and Don McAllister, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

7F. 4:30 p.m. Butt and Lap Welding of Magnesium Alloys by Gas-Metal Arc WeldingXiao Chai and Sindo Kou, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

7G. 5:00 p.m. Effect of Low Transformation Temperature Welding Consumables on Mechanical Properties of Lap JointsZhifen Wang, Stephen Liu and Zhili Feng, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

SESSION 8: ADVANCES IN WELD MODELING – 1

Chair: Dr. Y. Yang, EWI and Gentry Wood, University of Alberta

8A. 2:00 p.m. A New Three-dimensional Multi-scale Model to Study Solidification and Deformation of a Semisolid Aluminum Alloy Weld PoolHamid Reza Zareie Rajani and Andre Phillion, University of British of Columbia, Kelowna, Canada

8B. 2:30 p.m. Numerical Modeling of a Moving, Oscillating Welding Heat SourceMatthew Sinfield, Charles Fisher and Brian Schula, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, W. Bethesda, MD

8C. 3:00 p.m. New Formulae for Calculating Weld ShrinkageYu-Ping Yang, Harvey Castner and Randy Dull, EWI, Columbus, OH

8D. 3:30 p.m. Development and Applications of Multi-Physics Coupled Numerical Model for Friction Stir WeldingGaoqiang Chen and Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN and Qingyu Shi, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

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8E. 4:00 p.m. A Scaling Approach to Weld Procedure DevelopmentGentry Wood, Shahrukh Islam and Patricio Mendez, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

8F. 4:30 p.m. Electrode Geometry Effects on Nugget Growth and Heat Transfer during Resistance Spot WeldingP.S. Wei and T.H. Wu, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

8G. 5:00 p.m. Numerical Study of the Solidification Process in the Cast Pin Tear TestHuimin Wang and Boian Alexandrov, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH


SESSION 9: KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Chair: Prof. John N. DuPont, Lehigh University and Dr. Thomas J. Lienert, Los Alamos National Laboratory

9A. 8:00 a.m. Wear Resistant Overlays for Oil and Gas and Mining applicationsPatricio Mendez, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

9B. 9:00 a.m. At the Crossroads of Welding and Additive Manufacturing: Review of Scientific and Technical ChallengesSuresh Babu, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

SESSION 10: ADVANCES IN NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Chair: Dr. Maria Posada, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division

10A. 10:00 a.m. Conventional Nondestructive Evaluation Performance Validation and Verification for Friction Stir WeldingAshlee Floyd and Maria Posada, NAVESEA-Naval Surface Warfare Center, W Bethesda,MD

10B. 10:30 a.m. Online Resistance Spot Weld Inspection System Based on IR ThermographyJian Chen and Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

10C. 11:00 a.m. A Novel Ultrasonic TOFD Technique for Defect Detection In FSW Weldment Dazhao Chi and Tie Gang, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China

10D. 11:30 a.m. An Evaluation Method for the Ultrasonic Detection of Typical FSW Defects by the Scanning Laser SourceHuabin Chen, Jifeng Wang and Tao Lin, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

SESSION 11: PROGRESS IN FILLER METALS

Chair: Dr. Susan Fiore, Hobart Brothers Company and Dr. Badri Narayanan, Lincoln Electric Company

11A. 10:00 a.m. New Filler Metal for Producing High-Speed Welds in Thin-Gauge Coated Steels with Minimal PorositySusan Fiore, Hobart Brothers Company, Troy, OH

11B. 10:30 a.m. Solutions for Welding Over Zinc Coated SteelsBadri Narayanan, Judah Henry and Yen-Chih Liao, Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, OH


11C. 11:00 a.m. Weldability and Characterization of a New Hafnium-Bearing High-Chromium Nickel-Based Filler MetalAdam Hope, Verner Kreuter and John Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

11D. 11:30 a.m. Lowering Exposure to Manganese with New Filler Metal Technology Susan Fiore, Steve Barhorst and Mario Amata, Hobart Brothers Company, Troy, OH

SESSION 12: UPDATES ON INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – 1

Chair: Dr. Daniel Hartman, MBS

12A. 2:00 p.m. Failure Analysis of Dissimilar Weld Joint (DMW) on Transfer Line of Direct Reduction Steel PlantHamad Almostaneer, Kphraim Mokgothu, Abdulaziz Al-Meshari and Harry Schrijen, MCSD – Manufacturing Center of Excellence-SABIC, Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia

12B. 2:30 p.m. A Study on Pitting Corrosion Resistance for Small-Diameter Super Duplex Stainless Steel Weld JointYoung-Ho Cho, I.P. Hong, B.C. Bae, Y.P.Kim and J.T.Choi, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea

12C. 3:00 p.m. Effect of Nozzle Diameter on Weldability of Plasma-GMA Hybrid WeldingHee-Keun Lee, Jin-Young Kim, and Ha-Taek Chung, Dawewoo Shipbuilding Marine Engineering Co., South KoreaChung-Yun Kang and Sang-Hyeon Park, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea

12D. 3:30 p.m. Copper-Free Welding Wire Finishing – Process and MaterialsMichaela Boockmann, Kai Boockmann, Gerhard Boockmann and Richard Fichtner, Boockmann GmbH, Bavaria, Germany

12E. 4:00 p.m. Waveforms in Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys, Part IIJian Zhang and Murat Acar, Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, OH

12F. 4:30 p.m. Study and Analyses of Process Stability of the Back Ground Current in Pulsed Current Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-P)Rajasekaran Shanmugam, Vignan University, Andhra Paradesh, India and R. Umarani, El-Shaddai Welding and Cutting Consultants, Tamilnadu, India

12G. 5:00 p.m. In Pursuit of Optimum Weld Parameters — The How ToChris Bertoni, Flower Mound, TX

12H. 5:30 p.m. Narrow Gap Robotic GTA Welding for Manufacture of Heavy Thick Wall PlateRyoon Han Kim, Ulsan, South Korea

SESSION 13: DEVELOPMENTS IN FRICTION STIR WELDING – 1

Chair: Prof. Yoni Adonyi, LeTourneau University and Tim Stotler, EWI

13A. 2:00 p.m. Friction Stir Welding of 25 mm AA 7075-T7 by Fixed Gap Bobbin ToolBenjamin Nelson, Manufacturing Technology, Inc., South Bend, IN

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13B. 2:30 p.m. Demonstrating Friction Stir Welding Technology for the Fabrication of UNF Storage ContainersGary Cannell, Fluor Enterprises, Inc., Richland, WA and Glenn Grant, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA

13C. 3:00 p.m. Joint Efficiency Effects Caused by Direct Liquid Cooling of Tools During FSW of AA 6061-T6Benjamin Nelson, Manufacturing Technology, Inc., South Bend, IN

13D. 3:30 p.m. Tool and Preheat Coil Offset in Dissimilar Friction Stir WeldingYoni Adonyi, Judah Rutledge and Puhao Wang, LeTourneau University, Longview, TX

13E. 4:00 p.m. A New Approach to Robotic Friction Stir Welding: Applying a Seven Axis Hydraulic Servo Robot to the FSW ProcessVernon Mangold, Kaysfety, Dayton, OH

13F. 4:30 p.m. Optimization of Welding and Manufacturing Variables for Friction Stir Welded Aluminum Ship PanelsTim Stotler, John Seaman and Harvey Castner, EWI, Columbus, OH

13G. 5:00 p.m. Joining of HSLA Steel to Al 5083 Alloy by Friction Stir WeldingMaria Posada, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, W. Bethesda, MDHarpreet Sidhar and Rajiv Mishra, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

13H. 5:30 p.m. Application of Power and Temperature Control in FSWScott Rose and Kenneth Rose, Manufacturing Technology, Inc., South Bend, IN


SESSION 14: ADVANCES IN WELD OVERLAYS AND HARDFACING

Chair: Prof. Patricio Mendez, University of Alberta

14A. 8:00 a.m. Effect of AC Polarity Balance on SAW Deposition of Chrome Carbide Overlays Patricio Mendez, Steven Borle and Ivan Le Gall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

14B. 8:30 a.m. Microstructural Characterization of Dissimilar Metal Cold Metal Transfer Weld OverlaysThomas Daniels and Boian Alexandrov, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

14C. 9:00 a.m. Optimizing Laser Hot Wire Process for nickel Alloys OverlaysShenjia Zhang, Paul Denney and Badri K. Narayanan, Lincoln Electric Company, Cleveland, OH

14D. 9:30 a.m. Optimization of CCO Microstructure Through Cooling Rate ControlNarin Barnes and Patricio Mendez, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

14E. 10:00 a.m. Cold Metal Transfer Weld Overlays on Carbon Steel for Nuclear Power ApplicationNate McVicker, Boian Alexandrov and John Lippold, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH


14F. 10:30 a.m. Super-Duplex Stainless Steel Overlays Using EQ2594 Strip Metal in Electro-Slag Welding, Properties and PerformanceJohan Lothman and Anders Wllero, Sandvik Materials Technology, Sandvik, Sweden

14G. 11:00 a.m. Hardfacing Material Solutions for High Performance Coatings in Wear and Corrosion ApplicationsFrank Schreiber, Cornel Schreuders and Peter Knauf, Durum Verschleiss-Schutz GmbH, Willich, Germany

SESSION 15: PROGRESS IN SENSING AND CONTROL

Chair: Prof. YuMing Zhang, University of Kentucky

15A. 8:00 a.m. Human Welder Intelligent Modeling and Control Using Virtualized Welding PlatformYukang Liu, Ning Huang and YuMing Zhang, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

15B. 8:30 a.m. In-situ Thermal Strain Measurement Adjacent to Weld PoolJian Chen, Xinghua Yu, Roger G. Miller and Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

15C. 9:00 a.m. Embedded Monitoring and Control Systems For Pipe WeldingLouriel Oliveria Vilarinho, Andres Fischdick Acuña, João Carlos de Freitas, Leonardo da Paixão Carvalho and Victor Augusto Nascimento Magalhães, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil

15E. 9:30 a.m. Machine Assisted Travel Speed Control in GTAWNing Huang, YuKang Liu and YuMing Zhang, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KYShujun Chen, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China

15F. 10:00 a.m. Assessment of Derivatives Short-Circuit Welding Monitoring With Near-infrared Vision SystemCarolina Pimenta Mota, Marcus Vinicius Ribeiro Machado, Louriel Oliveira Vilarinho and Roberto Mendes Finzi Neto, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil

15G. 10:30 a.m. A Mobile Sensing System for Weld Pool Surface in Manual GTAW ProcessWeijie Zhang, Valiant International Inc., Sterling Heights, MI and YuMing Zhang, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

15H. 11:00 a.m. Short-Circuit Metal Transfer Regularity Index on GMAW Welding by Sound-Based MonitoringMarcus Riberiro Machado, Carolina Pimenta Mota, Luiz Carlos de Menezes Jr., Roberto Mendes Finzi Neto and Louriel Oliveira Vilarinho, Federal Universito of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Brazil

SESSION 16: CIMJSEA DEVELOPMENTS IN WELD MODELING

Chair: Prof. Sindo Kou, University of Wisconsin, Madison and Prof. W. Zhang, The Ohio State University

16A. 8:00 a.m. Dimensionless Parameters to Characterize Weld Geometry for Pulsed Laser WeldingBrandon Kemerling and Dave Farson, The Ohio State University, Columbus,

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16B. 8:30 a.m. Effect of Filler Metal on Liquation Cracking in Mg AlloysTayfun Soysal and S. Kou, University of Wisconsin, Madision, WI

16C. 9:00 a.m. Predictive Modeling of Inertia Friction Welding Dissimilar Ni-Base SuperalloysDaniel Tung and Wei Zhang, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

16D. 9:30 a.m. Development of Aluminum Matrix Composites for Solid Freeform FabricationDevon Gonzales, Stephen Liu and Marcia Domack, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

16E. 10:00 a.m. Toward Understanding of Nickel Alloy Weld Metal Dilution Through Weld Pool Physics ModelingWei Zhang, Kaiwen Zhang and Xiaosong Feng, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Jeffrey Enneking, Areva NP Inc., Lynchburg, VA

16F. 10:30 a.m. Multi-Scale FEA Modeling of Brazed Joint Structures in Ni-based Superalloys for Gas Turbine ApplicationsBryan Riggs, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

SESSION 17: DEVELOPMENTS IN FRICTION STIR WELDING – 2

Chair: Dr. Maria Posada, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division

17A. 1:30 p.m. Initial Results of Prototype Portable High Rotational Speed Friction Stir WelderCharles Fisher and Carrie Davis, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, W. Bethesda, MD

17B. 2:00 p.m. Applying Friction Stir Welding to Advanced Reactor ComponentsZak Pramann, EWI, Columbus, OH, Dave Mennel, Major Tool & Machine, Inc., Indianapolis, IN and Jim Chrzanowski, Princeton, NJ

17C. 2:30 p.m. FSW Technology for Marine ApplicationsJonathan Martin and Sam Wei, TWI Technology Centre (Yorkshire), South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

17D. 3:00 p.m. Repair of Friction Stir Welded AA6082-T6 ExtrusionsDavid Lammlein, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, W. Bethesda, MD

17E. 3:30 p.m. Study of Mechanical Strength of Aluminum/Steel Spot Welded by Friction Bit Joining Under Corrosion MediumYong Chae Lim, Tsung-Yu Pan and Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN Lile Squires and Michael Miles, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

SESSION 18: UPDATES ON INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – 2

Chair: Nancy Porter, EWI

18A. 1:30 p.m. Robotic Welding of VCS AssembliesAdam Uziel and Nancy Porter, EWI, Columbus, OHNed Kaminski, General Dynamics Electric Boat, North Kingstown, RI


18B. 2:00 p.m. Repair Welding of Sensitized Aluminum 5456Kim Ngoc Tran and Caroline Scheck, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, W. Bestheda, MD

18C. 2:30 p.m. Conventional and Controlled Short-Circuit GMAW Processes for Downhill Pipe WeldingLouriel Oliveira Vilarinho, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, BrazilAndres Fischdick Acuña, João Carlos de Freitas and Leonardo da Paixão Carvalho, Petrobras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Victor Augusto Nascimento Magalhães, federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, Biamantina, Brazil

18D. 3:00 p.m. Protecting Sensors in the Automated Welding Cell: The Fastest Way to ProductivityDave Bird and Will Healy II, Balluff Inc., Florence, KY

18E. 3:30 p.m. Advanced Welding Technologies to Improve Hull Fabrication for Virginia Class SubmarinesNancy Porter and Nick Kapustka, EWI, Columbus, OH., Erin Foster and Christopher Barret, Electic Boat Corp., North Kingstown, RI

SESSION 19: ADVANCES IN WELD MODELING – 2

Chair: Prof. Patricio Mendez, University of Alberta

19A. 1:30 p.m. Burn-Off Rate Models For Conventional Short-Circuit GMAW with Different Shielding Gases and Welding PositionsDiandro Bailoni Fernandes and Louriel Oliveira Vilaninho, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, BrazilLaura Oliveira Vilaninho, CTBC/Algar Telecom, Uberlândia, Brazil

19B. 2:00 p.m. Heat Transfer in Local Post- ‐Weld Heat Treatment for Grade 91 Steel PipingJacob Walker, Utah State University, Logan, UT Leijun Li, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

19C. 2:30 p.m. Extension of Cooling Curve Analysis to Simultaneous Phase TransformationsAta Kamyabi Gol and Patricio Mendez, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

19D. 3:00 p.m. Study of Plastic Strain Distribution in Dissimilar Metal Weld by Micro-Hardness MappingXinghua Yu, Stan David and Zhili Feng, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TNDongxiao Qiao, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaPaul Crooker, Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA

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Tuesday: W35, Wednesday: W36, Thursday: W37

Welding technology has rapidly advanced and it is difficult for welding educators on limited budgets to keep up with the changes. This conference, hosted by the American Welding Society and the National Center for Welding Education & Training (Weld-Ed), is an opportunity to provide welding educators and therefore future welders, technicians, engineers, and sales representatives with the knowledge to remain competent and competitive.

The first day of the program will consist of the AWS Howard E. Adkins Memorial Instructor Membership Award, Adams Memorial Membership Award, and Plummer Memorial Education Lectures, along with various presentations concerning welding education from the perspective of Skilled Trades Organizations, and other welding education presentation from industry experts.

The second day of the program will provide attendees with information concerning the six Educator Professional Development workshops offered by Weld-Ed each summer, technical, product, and educational resource presentations from some of the industries leading companies, and with a “Technology Tour” with small groups visiting select industry booths to be introduced to the latest equipment and technical information.

The last day of the conference will focus on welding educational technology. The presentations on the third day are designed to provide educators with information concerning the adoption of educational technologies in the welding classroom. These presentations will consist of education-al “hot topics” such as utilizing YouTube, driving student engagement through technology, closing the skill gap with advanced educational technology, and using informal learning to drive modern education. The Education Annual Program will conclude with several demonstrations of the latest welding educational technologies from leading industry companies.


8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. Introductions

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Update on AWS Scholarships Dr. Thomas J. Lienert, AWS Education Committee, AWS Education Scholarship Committee, Los Alamos National Laboratory

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Howard E. Adkins Memorial Instructor Membership Award Lecture

The Howard E. Adkins Instructor Membership Award is sponsored by Mrs. Wilma Adkins and family, and is given as a means of recognizing high school, trade school, technical institute or junior college instructors whose teaching ac-tivities are considered to have advanced the knowledge of welding to students in their re-spective schools. Each awardee receives a cer-tificate, two-year membership in the American Welding Society and free registration to attend the FABTECH Show and all technical sessions in the year that the award is presented.

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Adams Memorial Membership Award LectureProf. Patricio F. Mendez, University of Alberta

This award, established by the American Weld-ing Society, is given as a means of recognizing educators whose teaching activities are consid-ered to have advanced the knowledge of weld-ing of the undergraduate or postgraduate students in their respective engineering institu-tions. Each awardee receives a certificate and all current volumes of the Welding Handbook.

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. – Break

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Plummer Memorial Education LectureMr. Leland Vetter, Eastern Wyoming College

This award has been established by the American Welding Society to recognize an outstanding individual who has made significant

contributions to welding education and training, and to recognize Fred L. Plummer’s service to the Society as President from 1952 to 1954 and Executive Director from 1957 to 1969. A certificate and bronze medal are presented at the annual Awards Luncheon held during FABTECH.

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Educators Roundtable Discussion: Best Practices in Welding Education and TrainingMr. Ed Norman, EDCO and AWS Education Committee

Please join the Chairman of the AWS Education Committee and our three lecture awardees in a roundtable discussion of Best Practices in Welding Education and Training.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.— Lunch Sponsored by Hypertherm Inc.

Understanding Automated Cutting Options for Welding EducationPresentation by: Jim Colt, Hypertherm Inc.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exploiting Commercial Welding Pamphlets and Booklets as Instructional Material Nick Price, Davis Applied Technology College, South Kaysville, UT

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Making Sense of S.E.N.S.E. Gordon Reynolds, Mountainland Applied Technology College, Orem, UT

2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.— Break

2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Rolling presentations by representatives from Skilled Trades Organizations including:

1. Mike Relyin, International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers of America

2. Steve Kowats, Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association

3. Tim Gilligan, United Association - Pipefitters

4. Ronny Vanscoy, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. TBD


9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome / IntroductionsDuncan Estep

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Weld-Ed OverviewMonica Pfarr

Discussion is centered on the National Center for Welding Education and Training (Weld-Ed) and its contributions to the field of welding ed-ucation. Changes in the focus of the NSF grant.

10:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.Educators Professional Development Modules

This session provides information about the professional development opportunities of-fered by Weld-Ed. This includes face-to-face training programs with hands on experience in welding. Weld-Ed also offers customized train-ing catered to the needs of the educators.

10:00 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. Overview Duncan Estep

10:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Module 1: Welding Metallurgy Mark Baugh

10:20 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Module 2: Welding Processes Dan Turner

10:40 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Module 3: Welding Design, Fabrication & Robotics Rick Polanin

10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Break

11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Module 4: Welding Codes & Standards Joel Johnson

11:10 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Module 5: Laser Welding Tim Baber

11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Module 6: Welding Teaching Strategies & Instructional Design Rick Polanin

11:40 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. - Lunch and SpeakerSponsored by Hypertherm, Inc.

12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Welding Equipment Manufacturers

1:10 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Session #1: Lincoln Electric

1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Session #2: Miller Electric

2:10 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Session #3: ESAB

2:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. Session #4: Victor Technologies

3:10 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Affiliate Network / Wrap up and Evaluations Duncan Estep

Join Weld-Ed in our quest to build a solid foundation of highly trained technicians to ful-fill the demand of industry.


8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Education in the YouTube Age

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Using Games to Drive Engagement

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Teaching on a Budget: Low Cost Educational Technologies that can be Used Today

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.- Networking Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The Informal Student: Using Technology to Drive Informal Learning

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mind the Gap: Using Technology to Bridge the Skill Gap

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Introducing the AWS Advanced Skill Certification System

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. AWS Educational Technologies

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Educational Technology Demos & Presentation

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

W39: AWS PRAYER BREAKFAST

Emcee Elizabeth Kautzmann is a manager of laser business development for FANUC – FA America, as well as the chairman of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, Intl.’s Industrial Laser Council. Ms. Kautzmann is an expert in crossover training, structuring, and encouraging employees to

produce great work. She became involved in her profession while watching her father work on lasers; at the age of nine, she built her first laser. She attributes her success to resilience and determination and was one of the 2014 STEP Ahead award winners for women in manufacturing by the Manufacturing Institute.

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Prayer Breakfast SpeakerDennis K. Eck has serviced the welding supply industry for nearly 34-years within the Texas market. Dennis was partner and VP Sales for 10 years with National Alloy & Equipment in the Houston market prior to selling to Praxair in 2011. He has also been involved in Sales Management, Operations Management, and General Sales Management during his tenure. Dennis is cur-rently General Sales Manager for Praxair and has supplied the South & Central Texas market for the past 2 1/2 years. Dennis has an extensive his-tory spanning 24-years with the AWS-Houston Section. He has been involved with several com-mittees, including Secretary, Treasurer, and 2nd Vice Chair, 1st-Vice Chair & Section Chairman for 3 terms. He also sits on the AWS Board in Miami with the Membership Committee.

Special Music SoloistJeremiah Landon is in his second year as Choral Music Director at Ft. Madison High School in Ft. Madison, Iowa. Prior to his current position, Landon was the Choral Music Associate at Pella High School in Pella, Iowa, and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a BA in Choral Music Education. Jeremiah has served several years as a worship leader in his church and is the son of 2015 AWS President-elect David Landon.

7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Singing while Attendees Eat BreakfastJeremiah Landon

7:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. Welcome, Opening Prayer, and Speaker IntroductionLiz Kautzmann

7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Speaker Dennis Eck


2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

W41: AWS EDUCATION PROGRAM Q & A – FREE

This one hour session will provide a brief over-view of new AWS educational initiatives and products including American Welding Online and the AWS virtual classroom. After the pre-sentation, AWS Education Services staff will be available to answer questions.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

THERMAL SPRAY DEMONSTRATION

The International Thermal Spray Association will be hosting a live demonstration of the twin wire arc thermal spray process hourly in the Hall A Demonstration Area. Thermal spray is a low-temperature method for applying thin metallic and ceramic coatings to metal and non-metal parts for surface enhancement and restoration. The demonstration will include the robotic ap-plication of pure zinc metal to a variety of ob-jects, including your own paper business cards.

Twin wire arc is one of several thermal spray technologies available. In the twin wire process, two wires with opposite electrical charge are fed into each other to create an arc, melting the met-al. A compressed air jet immediately behind the arc sprays the molten metal forward onto the work piece. Using this process, it is possible to spray as much as 100 pounds of zinc per hour.

Also visit exhibitors in the Thermal Spray Pavilion Aisle C1000 to learn more about thermal spray equipment and coating service providers.

AWS 2014 ROBOTIC ARC WELDING CONTEST

Location: Hall A, Booth: A3145Robotic welding technicians will compete at FABTECH in Atlanta to win free training and ex-amination for the Certified Robotic Arc Weld-ing (CRAW) Operator or Technician certification. Competition will include a timed written test and a challenging exercise with a live welding robot – a simulated CRAW coupon-welding exam. The top three competitors will win an AWS duffel bag. Each participant will receive an AWS T-shirt with logo. The first-place winner will receive AWS CRAW training and the com-plimentary opportunity to sit for an actual CRAW certification exam.

Who Should Compete?Individuals at least 19 years old, have a state or military approved high school equivalency, and have three or more years of experience in weld-ing or robotics, with one year experience as a welder, including at least six months of experi-ence in manual or semi automatic welding.

The ContestA short multiple-choice test of knowledge on welding fundamentals and robotic arc welding systems will be administered. A performance test, based on the CRAW certification examina-tion, will test the contestant’s ability to manipu-late a welding robot using the teach pendant in a robotic welding cell to achieve desired results. Contestants will be required to demonstrate fa-miliarity with the components of a robotic arc welding cell, program the machine to weld a test coupon, actually weld the coupon, and vi-sually verify its quality.

JudgingA team of AWS Certified Welding Inspectors will judge the contest, based on criteria of AWS D16.4, Specification for the Qualification of Ro-botic Arc Welding Personnel.

To Enter the ContestRegister for the contest at the Robotic Welders Contest booth on the show floor, Tuesday and Wednesday, or by submitting an application (ap-plication available at www.aws.org/certification/CRAW) by email to [email protected]. Appli-cations submitted by email must be received by no later than Friday, October 24, 2014.

Registration & Competition Hours (see next page)

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Registration & Competition HoursTuesday, November 11, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Registration & Competition)Wednesday, November 12, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.(Registration & Competition)Wednesday, November 12, 4:00 p.m. (Awards)Thursday, November 13, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.(Robotic demonstrations all day)


IIW INTERNATIONAL WELDING ENGINEER/INTERNATIONAL WELDING TECHNOLOGIST DIPLOMA – FREE

The American Welding Society and the National Center for Welding Education & Training (Weld-Ed) are partnering with Gesellschaft fur Schweis-stechnik International (German Welding Institute, GSI) to offer classes leading to the IIW Interna-tional Welding Engineer and International Weld-ing Technologist diplomas in the U.S. This session will provide information about the diplomas, can-didate requirements, as well as detail on the courses being planned that will blend Internet-

delivered training with classroom training over the next two summers. This program is designed for busy welding professionals. Attend the ses-sion to learn more about achieving this interna-tional certification.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

THE ROAD TO ATC STATUS – FREE

Learn how schools and facilities can (and should) be accredited by AWS as an Approved Testing Center (ATC) to certify robotic arc welding personnel via the CRAW program.


7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

AWS CERTIFICATION EXAMS

Advance application required. Take the exam to certify as a CWI, CWE, CWS, CWSR, SCWI, CWEng, or test for endorsements. Call 1-800-443-9353 ext. 273, or go to www. aws.org/certification for details on the certification and registration re-quirements for each of these programs.

AWS SOCIETY EVENTS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 109:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

AWS OPENING SESSION & ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

During the AWS Opening Session and the 95th Annual Business Meeting, 2014 AWS President Dean Wilson will give the Presidential Report and Dave Landon will be inducted as the AWS President for 2015. Following the induction, the 2014 Class of AWS Counselors and Fellows will also be introduced. This meeting is open to all AWS Members and show registrants.

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

COMFORT A. ADAMS LECTURE

The Comfort A. Adams lecture this year is titled “Four Decades of Research in Developing Com-putational Weld Mechanics at Carleton Univer-sity” by John C. Goldak. John Goldak is Distinguished Research Professor and Lifetime Emeritus Professor. He has a Ph.D. in physical metallurgy from the University of Alberta. Since 1965, he has been a professor at Carleton University. From 1993 to 1997, he held the NSERC-MRCO Industrial Research Chair in High Pressure Die Casting. Internationally, he is best known for his research in the computational mechanics of welds. In particular, he is recog-nized for the development of a heat source model for arc welds that is widely known as the Double Ellipsoid Weld Pool Model.

In 2011, The Welding Science and Engineering Conference created “The Pioneers of Computa-tional Weld Mechanics’ Award” to honor the contributions of Professor Yukio Ueda, Osaka, Japan, and John Goldak in the development of computational weld mechanics.

Goldak is a member of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. He is Founder and President of Goldak Technologies Inc. (GTI), a company dedicated to developing software for design-driven analysis of welded structures. GTI was awarded the John S. Hewitt Team Achievement Award by the Canadian Nuclear Society in 2011 as a major player for its computational weld mechanics analysis that contributed to the suc-cessful repair of AECL’s NRU reactor in 2009. GTI has done and does work with leading mul-tinationals in the agricultural machinery indus-try; for the Canadian Navy on computational mechanics for weld repair of submarines and for leading organizations in the Canadian and USA nuclear power industry.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 106:30 p.m. The Hilton Atlanta

AWS OFFICERS/PRESIDENTS/ COUNTERPARTS RECEPTION

This reception is held annually during the show and is open to all registrants. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet the AWS Officers, net-work with members and prospects. A compli-mentary hors d’oeuvres buffet is included, along with a cash bar. Evening business attire, please.


12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

AWS AWARDS /AWS FOUNDATION LUNCHEON As the Society and the industry it serves have grown, so has the need to recognize outstand-ing scientists, engineers, educators, and re-searchers. Join an assembly of distinguished award presenters, recipients, and guests for a well-paced ceremony and a delicious lunch. The cost for attending the ceremony is $30 and is open to all registrants. Tickets will also be avail-able at the door.

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FABTECH 2014 IS MOBILE! The official FABTECH 2014 mobile app is designed to enhance your show experience. The app puts important show information in the palm of your hand so you can access it anytime, anywhere. Search exhibitors, navigate the show floor, view and build your schedule, and stay connected via social media.

The app is available for iPhone, iPad, Android and other web browser-enabled devices.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Searchable exhibitor list makes it easy to find companies and products

• Interactive maps so you can visually browse the exhibit floor

• Agenda planner you can use to create a list of must-see exhibits

• A full schedule of sessions and events and the ability to add to your planner

• Real-time alerts that remind you of what’s happening at the show

• Easy access to the event’s social media channels

• Atlanta information with dining options and things to do

• And much more!

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AWS SOCIETY EVENTS

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

AWS NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE – OPEN MEETING

AWS Members are requested to submit their recommendations for National Officers to serve during 2016. Nominations must be accompa-nied by 16 copies of biographical material on each candidate, including a written statement by the candidate as to his/her willingness and ability to serve if nominated and elected.


R.D. THOMAS, JR. INTERNATIONAL LECTURE

The recipient of this year’s R.D. Thomas, Jr. Award is Dr. Beate Rickes. Dr. Rickes obtained her Dipl.-Ing. and Dr. rer. nat. from the Universi-ty of Stuttgart. Her scientific work for both these papers was carried out in the Powder Metallurgical Laboratory of the Max Planck In-stitute of Material Science.

Since 1990, Dr. Rickes has been working for a large welding consumable manufacturer based in Hamm, Germany, holding several key posi-tions in the Application Technology and Quality Department.

Dr. Rickes earned her European Welding Engi-neer diploma in 1994.

Since 1998, she has been actively involved in standardization work and is the current chair of CEN/TC121, Welding and allied processes, CEN/TC 121/WG 3, Welding consumables and ISO/

TC44/SC3, Welding consumables. She is a mem-ber of the German delegation to ISO/TC44, Welding and allied processes and the ISO/TC44-IIW-CEN/TC121 coordination committee.

In 2006, she was awarded the rarely conferred honorary plaque of the Standards Committee for Welding by the German National Standards Institute, DIN.


10:30 a.m. (immediately following the R.D. Thomas, Jr. International Lecture)

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF IIW

American Council of the IIW, meeting of the US member body of the International Institute of Welding.

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

IMAGE OF WELDING AWARDS CEREMONY

The best and brightest stars in the welding in-dustry will be honored for their outstanding in-dustry achievements at the 12th Annual Image of Welding Awards. Presented by AWS and WEMCO, a standing committee of AWS, the Im-age of Welding Awards is the industry’s top honors saluting the year’s most outstanding public initiatives and programs that promote the image of welding. By invitation only. This year the Image of Welding Awards Ceremony will be held in conjunction with the AWS Sec-tion Appreciation Lunch.

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FABTECH IN ATLANTA IS:EASY TO REACH. Nearly 80% of the U.S. population can reach the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport within a two-hour flight.

For those who drive, three interstates converge in the heart of the city offering easy access to the convention. Plus, MARTA provides convenient and quick transportation in and around the Atlanta area.

WALKABLE.The convention district’s layout fosters ease of travel between the Georgia World Congress Center, 12,000 hotel rooms, 315+ restaurants and the city’s top attractions.

GOOD FOR YOUR COMPANY. Bring the whole team to divide and conquer! With FABTECH in Atlanta, attending the three day event can make a big difference in your business.

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