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The FABTECH 2016 Education Program promises to provide exceptional learning opportuni- ties for metalforming- and fabricating- company employees at every level, from the plant floor to the executive suite. Technical sessions are presented by the Precision Metalforming Associ- ation (PMA), Fabricators & Manufac- turers Association, SME and Chemical Coaters Association International. Among the topics covered: cutting, fin- ishing, forming and fabricating; man- agement and job-shop solutions; automation and robotics; stamping; and tube and pipe. And, the American Welding Society presents a compre- hensive lineup of welding education, including the Resistance Welding School.
PMA’s technical sessions on state- of-the-art metalforming technology allow attendees to learn from leading industry experts, exchange best prac- tices and explore new technologies. Here we present highlights from PMA’s metalforming sessions scheduled dur- ing FABTECH 2016.
Wednesday, November 16
8–10 a.m.
Lubricant Application
and Cleaning
Improve Lubrication Application with Precision Spray Control
Precision spray control has proven to be an effective way to ensure uni- form application of coatings such as oils, lubricants and waxes. It is achieved by turning electrically actuated spray nozzles on and off quickly to control flow rate. With precision spray control, flow rate from a single nozzle can be varied without changing pressure.
Dominic DeMaria, Spraying Systems Co.
New and Safe Vapor-Degreasing Solvents for 2016 and Beyond
This presentation will provide a com- prehensive look at EPA/OSHA/NESHAP solvent regulations, emerging solvent- safety and performance information, market trends for solvent cleaning, and state-of-the-art equipment.
Joe McChesney, Kyzen
Improving Formability I
Closed-Loop Cushion Force Control in Stamping AHSS
This presentation addresses the role that blankholder forces play in the formability of advanced high-strength
steel (AHSS). Attendees will learn the value of incorporating an oscillating blankholder force into their program- mable profiles.
Darrell Quander Jr., Hyson Metal Forming Solutions
Separating Fact from Friction
The Irmco iTool is designed to per- form stamping-lubricant performance tests based on Dr. Taylan Altan’s cup- draw research at The Ohio State Uni- versity and EWI. With the iTool housed in a 300-ton servo press, stamping companies and material suppliers can test and verify lubricant performance with statistical accuracy.
W. Jeff Jeffery and Mark Mrozik, Irmco
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Material Properties
Understanding Material Properties and Deformation Modes to Solve Metalforming Problems in the Press Shop
Important relationships exist between material properties, basic forming modes and die operations. Understanding these relationships increases one’s comprehension of the problem and the ability to identify the best solutions. This presentation offers a basic understanding of material
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