WORLD-CLASSWorkshop 2015ROLL FORMING

April 21-22, 2015Glenview (Chicago), Ill.

Registertoday!Visit fmanet.org orcall 888-394-4362.

New this year! An encouraging and dynamic keynote address to help motivate you to roll forming excellence.Ray Leathers, President, Roll Forming Corporation, Shelbyville, Ky.

The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! Gain two usable concepts you can implement in your operation or your registration fee will be refunded.

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Get an edge on your skills at World-Class Roll Forming Workshop 2015

WORLD-CLASSWorkshop 2015

The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.

ROLL FORMING

If you want to learn new skills, update current competency, or improve production practices to increase your bottom line, you will not want to miss World-Class Roll Forming Workshop, April 21-22 in Glenview (Chicago), Ill.

With thirteen small-group breakout options, World-Class is designed to provide meaningful interaction with roll forming experts who are committed to answering your questions, providing solutions to your problems, and providing insights that will help you improve your processes.

Relevant topics like basic roll design, cutoff technology, and roll form troubleshooting will provide advice that makes your job easier. Plus, a new presentation on quality considerations for roll forming processes will give you information you can immediately use in your shop to recognize and understand the connection between product design and roll forming in relationship to part quality.

Highlights of 2015 Conference: • Thirteen updated,

enhanced, revised, and new sessions that provide insight to improve your operation.

• Eye-opening information on quality consideration for roll forming processes.

• One-on-one time with roll forming experts who are committed to answering your questions and providing solutions to your challenges.

• An exciting round of Roll Forming Jeopardy.

• An exclusive tour of Samson Roll Formed Products Company.

Roll With the Experts at World-Class Roll Forming Workshop!

“I have attended World-Class twice and have been so impressed with the training that I have structured all of our in-house training to match FMA training programs. This is a great program, and I would recommend it to anyone in our industry.”

—Jay Langler, Roll Division Leader, Traverse City Products,

Traverse City, Mich.

World-Class features the most roll forming experts in one training workshop, offering you the benefit of talking one-on-one with them to get answers to questions about your existing drawings, blueprints, and parts during the expanded “Network with the Experts” reception. This three hour event will feature individualized discussions, Roll Forming Jeopardy, and the opportunity to make valuable contacts while spending time with the experts. What other conference offers you this opportunity, which could save you the cost of hiring a consultant to review and solve your problems?

Plus, Samson Roll Formed Products Company will open its facilities for an exclusive tour for workshop attendees, offering you a different perspective than your own shop experience.

If you are ready to roll on to improved technology, reduced downtime, better production, and improved bottom line results, reserve your place now or call 888-394-4362 and join experts and colleagues in Glenview (Chicago) for a dynamic information exchange.

WORLD-CLASSWorkshop 2015

The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.

ROLL FORMING

General InformationProgram Dates/Location/Hotel April 21-22, 2015

Wyndham Glenview Suites 1400 Milwaukee Avenue Glenview, IL 60025 Tel: 847-803-9800

Contact the Wyndham Glenview Suites and identify yourself as an FMA World-Class Roll Forming Workshop attendee to receive the discounted rate of $99.00 single. Or register online through the group registration page.

Make your reservation early! After March 30, group rates cannot be guaranteed, and reservations will be made only on a space-available basis.

About FMAThe Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl.® (FMA), is the leading educational association for the metal forming and fabricating industry. FMA offers products and services that keep professionals in the industry informed about the latest trends and technology. www.fmanet.org

FMA’s Roll Form Operator Certificate ProgramEarn an industry-recognized credential in roll forming with FMA’s new certificate program!

With a Roll Form Operator Certificate, roll form operators confirm to an employer the valuable technical skills they bring to a position. An investment of time and effort in completing a two-day intensive course and test can pay off many times over and enhances your standing in the industry and earning power on the job.

For more information, contact Sr. Education Products Manager Audrey Long, CAE at 815-227-8206.

On-Site TrainingGet the biggest bang for your training buck when you have our experts come to you. On-Site Training can increase efficiency, improve quality, decrease scrap, eliminate accidents, and reduce costly downtime. Each course is customized to address your specific needs.

Contact FMA Products Sales Specialist, Jerry Gunderson at 815-227-8257.

Join FMA!An excellent way to keep up with the latest issues and newest innovations is to participate in FMA. Membership has everything you need for growth, including a variety of opportunities to develop new business relationships and build on current ones. Whether you’re a manufacturer of machine tools, provider of fabricating services, or distributor, you’ll get up-to-date technical information you can apply to your operation. As a member, you help to build a stronger future for yourself and the industry. Go to www.fmanet.org/members for an overview of membership levels.

Workshop at a Glance: Tuesday, April 21 7:00-7:30 a.m. Registration/ Continental Breakfast7:30-8:00 a.m. Welcome/Overview 8:00-9:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Ray Leathers, President, Roll Forming Corporation9:00-9:15 a.m. Break9:15 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Workshops 12:30-1:30 p.m. Group Lunch 1:30-4:55 p.m. Workshops 5-8 p.m. Networking Reception

Wednesday, April 22 8:30 a.m. Meet in Lobby for Tour8:30-9:00 a.m. Travel to Samson Tour9:00-10:30 a.m. Samson Tour10:30-11:00 a.m. Travel to Hotel11:00-11:30 a.m. Break for Checkout11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Group Lunch 12:30-3:50 p.m. Workshops

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The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.

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Updated! Basic to Complex Roll Form Systems (Tuesday Only) • Understand different roll form systems• Improve awareness of different processes used in a roll form system• Enhance knowledge of different types of auxiliary equipment in roll forming• Understand inline seam welding process’s Rotary Seam Induction and LaserPaul Tiefenthal, Shape Corp

Revised! Safety for Roll Forming (Wednesday Only)• Appreciate the importance of roll form operator safety• Understand the need for roll forming safety vs. quick fixes and workarounds• Learn best practices for roll forming safety

Andy Allman, AMS Controls, Inc.

Revised! Steel Properties on Roll Forming• Understand how steel mechanical properties are determined and how

they affect the roll forming process• Describe how roll formed part quality can be impacted by steel

mechanical property variation• Identify common steel deformations and their effect on the

roll forming process

Brian Oxley, Shape Corp

Enhanced! Justification for Roll Forming• Identify when to roll form vs. purchase outside — volume and other factors• Learn what should be considered for roll forming vs. other methods• Examine cost justification — from reduced number of operators to

production control

Ryan Durst, The Bradbury Company, Inc. Scott McMeekan, Ferret, Inc.

Updated! Basic Roll Design • Basic to intermediate roll tooling design

principles• Ideas to make designs more functional• Design versus operator issues

John Kopsick, Formtek Cleveland Chuck Summerhill, TEKFAB

Roll Form Tooling Installation• Proper tooling installation• Tooling adjustments• Documentation of setup

Brian Rodgers, Roll Forming

Advanced Roll Form Troubleshooting• Troubleshoot roll form machines• Troubleshoot the setup of the

roll form tooling• Understand material conditions and

how they affect roll forming

Steve Ebel, Roll Form Solutions, Inc.

Revised! Material Handling for High Production Roll Forming

• Understand coil handling and pre-material considerations

• Examine post cut-off handling and considerations

• Explore material handling solutions ranging from very basic to complex

Kevin Dierking, Roll Forming Scott McMeekan, Ferret, Inc.

Enhanced! Achieving Higher Precision and Accuracy with Encoder-based Length Controls

• Gain an understanding of how encoder-based length controls operate

• Learn which factors affect length variance

• Explore best practices for achieving high precision length control on computer-controlled roll forming lines

Andy Allman, AMS Controls, Inc. Joe Beck, Beck Automation

Updated! In-line Punching Technology• Prenotch dies – stationary flying• Rotary punching machines• Postpunch dies – flying• Bring in your line upgrade questions

and existing line punching problems: what line speeds are realistic for my application?

How can we get better tolerances? How can we eliminate secondary operations?

Paul Williams, Hill Engineering

Updated! Lubricants Used in Production Roll Forming• Understand the different types of roll

forming lubricants• Use a 7 step selection method for their

lubricant/coolant• Understand about application

equipment, water compatibility, and coolant monitoring

David Kinnard, Tower Oil & Technology Co.

Enhanced! Cutoff Technology• What is the best application for your

cross section?• Slug-type cutoff dies• Slugless crop cutoff dies• Combination cutoff dies• Cutoff press types – air, mechanical,

hydraulic

Paul Williams, Hill Engineering

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New! Quality Considerations for Roll Forming Processes• Understand that the product should

be designed based on using the roll forming process

• Recognize that quality parts rely on the electrical / mechanical components of the system

• Speed and quality are not mutually exclusive

Mark Volkmann, Metform International, LTD

Engineers, Tool Room/Maintenance Staff, Setup/Operators, and Managers in Roll Forming will benefit from this cutting-edge workshop. Bring parts, drawings, and questions and get your challenges addressed. The sessions in each group run concurrently and are presented three times each. You can attend three of the sessions in each group, one for each time slot indicated.

This program was developed in cooperation with FMA’s Roll Forming Technology Council. To learn how you can participate on one of FMA’s Technology Councils, contact Sr. Education Products Manager Audrey Long, CAE at 815-227-8206.

WORLD-CLASSWorkshop 2015

The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.

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Plant Tour Information Samson is one of the oldest and largest roll forming companies in the US. Having designed and developed tooling for more than 2,000 simple and complex roll formed shapes, they pride themselves on being able to solve any roll forming problem.

Your workshop fee includes a plant tour of Samson Roll Formed Products Company. Transportation is provided. Registration for the tour is not automatic; to participate, you must check the appropriate box on the registration panel and be approved by the tour host. Please note that cameras are prohibited at the tour site.

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World-Class Roll Forming WorkshopApril 21-22, 2015 Glenview (Chicago), Ill.

How to Register:Fax: Fax completed registration form to

FMA at: 815-381-1371

Phone: Call Customer Service, 888-394-4362

Online: www.fmanet.org/training

Mail: FMA Customer Service Dept. 4300 Carol Stream, IL 60122-4300

o Join FMA and register at the special member fee $______ o Advantage+Training $1495 (includes training package) o Advantage Member $495 (serves all employees at one location) o Basic member $150 (serves an individual)

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o Yes, I would like to attend the Samson Roll Formed Products Company plant tour on Wednesday, April 22. (No additional fee. Pending host approval. Transportation provided.)

o Yes, I will attend the Networking with the Experts Reception on Tuesday, April 21. Total number attending, including myself: _______ $______ (Guests are welcome; please enclose an additional $50 for each guest.)

o I require special accommodations and/or have special dietary needs. Please contact me regarding arrangements.

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Cancellation/No-show PolicyCancellations must be received in writing 14 days before the program for a full refund. Those received between 13 days and one day in advance will be assessed a $100 ser-vice charge. Those received the first day of the program, and no-shows, will be charged full registration fee. In the event of program cancellation, FMA liability is limited to the return of registration fees, and recom mends refundable/changeable travel reservations.

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