Participate in an FMA FabCast program from your location, either at your own desk or in a conference room. There is no need to be away from the office! FMA FabCast programs are Webcasts, a technology in which live presentations are provided on a platform over the Internet for viewing, with audio from your telephone. There are 3 simple steps: log on, call in, and interact!
FabCast utilizes your Internet connection and telephone to deliver live, interactive technical education programs directly to your desktop!
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FabCast: LeanGreen Manufacturing
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December 3, 2008
10-11:30 A.M. CST
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• Added value and competitive advantage for “green parts”
• The cost of oil and process impact will continue to rise; what to do?
• Significant opportunities to save in energy, water and waste treatment
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FabCast: Managing Risk in Steel Purchasing (220)
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Dec. 9-11, 2008
10 AM - 12:30 PM CT
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• Learn How Hedging Can Help the Fabricator Take the Gamble out of the Steel Market
• The Price of Steel More Than Tripled Between 2002 and 2004 - find out how to insulate your budget
• Find Out How to Avoid the Ups and Downs of the Market by Hedging on Steel Futures
• Steel Futures Are Today, Take Advantage Now!
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FabCast: Introduction to Stamping Dies (222)
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Dec. 12, 2008
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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• Understand the inner-workings of your stamping die
• Identify common die components and understand what they do
• Define common terminology
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FabCast: Fundamentals of Stamping Presses (222)
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Jan. 23, 2009
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST
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• Understand how a press works
• Learn the basic calculations press designers use and how they correlate with industry standards
• Learn how to calculate the die tonnage required
• Select the right type of press for your operation
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FabCast: Stamping Die Setup (222)
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Feb. 20, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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• Develop good die setup procedures
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FabCast: Die Maintenance (222)
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March 27, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CDT
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• Develop a die maintenance program based on your needs
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FabCast: Understanding Stamping Material (222)
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April 24, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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• Understand the fundamental mechanical properties of steel
• Select the best forming process, lubrication, and press based on data
• Use concrete data to purchase the right steel for your operation
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FabCast: Circle Grid Analysis (222)
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May 15, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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FabCast: Metal Cutting Theory I (222)
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June 12, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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FabCast: Metal Cutting Theory II (222)
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June 19, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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FabCast: Tool Steel (222)
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July 24, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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FabCast: Drawing and Stretching I (222)
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Aug. 14, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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FabCast: Drawing and Stretching II (222)
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Aug. 21, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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FabCast: Bending, Flanging, Curling,and Extruding I (222)
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Sept. 11, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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FabCast: Bending, Flanging, Curling, and Extruding II (222)
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Sept. 18, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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FabCast: Progressive Dies I (222)
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Oct. 16, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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FabCast: Progressive Dies II (222)
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Oct. 23, 2009
10 AM-12:30 PM CT
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