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electronic digital and analog sensors to illustrate best practices in metalform- ing and assembly, with strategies for eliminating die crashes and minimizing die maintenance.
Stamping Advanced High-Strength Steels—Comparing and selecting tool steels for stamping advanced high- strength steels; and a tutorial on green lubricants.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Increasing Productivity and Qual- ity Monitoring—Use of sensors, trans- ducers, RFID systems and other mon- itoring/tracking systems to enhance productivity; implementation of in-die part-quality monitoring and tool adjustments to increase machine uti- lization and reduce scrap rates.
AHSS Stamping Forensics and Green Fluid Technology—Green fluid technology for metal stamping; valua- tion of die clearance, piercing loads, tool geometry, tool-steel materials and coatings to improve productivity when processing high-strength steels in met- alforming plants.
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Die Design and Efficiency—Die planning and cost estimating in the cloud, focused on the transformation to virtual tool and die engineering; the use of cloud computing by metal- formers to enable tier collaboration when planning, purchasing and pro- ducing dies; and gaining a competitive advantage through in-die fastener installation.
Tuesday, November 15
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Beyond Forming: Fabrication in the Stamping Press—Learn how servo- press technology can deliver signifi- cant productivity gains from motion- curve modifications, and can eliminate the trial-and-error setup process in metalforming plants.
Improving Stamping Efficiency— A systematic approach to production and tryout mapping, including an overview of the common stamping variables; automated data collection
and OEE reporting; and material-uti- lization planning and engineering strategies.
Wednesday, November 16
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Best Practices for Manufacturing: World Class Safety and How to Com- pete Globally—Learn how one metal- stamping company has developed a worldclass safety culture and as a result has worked more than 7 yr. without a single OSHA 300-log recordable inci- dent. Also, hear case-study presenta- tions describing use of in-de assembly, welding and measurement to allow metalformers to compete on a global stage.
Vibration Control and Installation Methods—Learn the relationship between installation methods used for vibration control and their impact on machine performance, productivity and the surrounding environment; compare and contrast a variety of iso- lators and mounting systems.
Management Track at a Glance
Monday, November 14
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Introduction to True Kaizen—How to improve safety, quality, delivery and morale.
Creating an Employee Empowered Culture to Drive Performance—Learn how to choose the right employees, provide them with the right training and manage them to drive superior performance.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lean 101: Principles of Lean Man- ufacturing—Gain an understanding of the differences between traditional push vs. lean pull systems, and how lean reduces or eliminates operating costs, cycle time and non-value-added activities.
Recruiting and Selecting the Best Employees—Developing relevant job descriptions and conducting effective
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