PMA TN Innovations in Metalforming: Maintenance, Science, Trends & Engaging Women

The PMA Tennessee District has planned a day of tech sessions, a plant tour of Stamtec, an engaging women in metalforming panel discussion and networking! Attend one session, multiple sessions or all sessions for one low price. 

DATE

• Thursday, December 5, 2024

LOCATION

• Stamtec Metal Stamping & Forming Equipment
  4160 Hillsboro Rd.
  Manchester, TN 37355
  

AGENDA

• Session 1
• 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. – Light breakfast, networking and tour of Stamtec
• 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Press Maintence & Safety Seminar, presented by Jeff Fredline, Prestrade
• Session 2
• 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch and tour of Stamtec
• 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Science of Forming (from MetalForming magazine), presented by Art Hedrick, Dieology
• Session 3
• 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Steel Market Update, presented by Bill Hickey, Lapham-Hickey Steel
• Session 4
• 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Dinner and networking
• 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Female-led Engaging Women in Metalforming Panel Discussion with PMA / AWMI / WiM / SME with Facilitator

SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Session 1 - Press Maintenance & Safety Seminar

• How to maximize uptime, even with less than perfect machinery
• The Theory of the Box
• Safe metal stamping press operations
• A full understanding of the design and use of metal stamping presses
• Efficient and practical preventive maintenance inspection procedures

Session 2 - Science of Forming Seminar

• The importance of the press
• What is a servo drive press
• Sheet metal basics
• Tensile, yield, elongation, N value, R values, strain rate sensitivity, strain distribution
• Drawing verses stretching
•  Drawing ratios, radii, spring-back control, metal flow control, solving wrinkles and splits
• Friction control
• Lube behavior
• Metal cutting
• Burr control, using servo to reduce snap thru tonnage, clearance selection, slug control, fine blanking

Session 3 - Steel Market Update

Session 4 - Engaging Women in Metalforming Panelists

• Facilitator: Ashlianna Chessor, Employee Relations Manager, Tenaris Hickman
• AWMI: Monica Apodaca, Global Category Management and Strategic Sourcing, Trane Technologies
• PMA: Coy Belt, Materials Manager, Pennant, Tennessee
• SME - Melissa Mudd, Sales Representative, Mid-Park Metal Forming
• WiM - Molly Hopper, Global EHS Compliance Assurance & Digital Technology Leader, GE Appliances

REGISTRATION

Early Bird Rates Available Until November 22

• $50 PMA Member / $75 Nonmember

Regular Rates After November 22

• $75 PMA Member / $95 Nonmember

Please indicate which sessions you will attend during check-out at registration. 

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

• Event Sponsor - $250 (8 available)
• Includes a 3' x 6' table to pass out company/organization literature
• Food Sponsor - $250 (4 available)
• Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner

REGISTER HERE

 Please contact Perry Hytken with any questions at pehytken@aol.com.