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Mechanical Press Maintenance Workshop

This workshop will act to introduce participants to the different types of mechanical presses. It will provide an explanation of the various elements of the press to provide an understanding of how they work and their interactions and influence on other parts of the press forging process. The emphasis of this workshop is predictive and preventative maintenance of the elements of the press, how to improve the uptime of your machines, and items that should be taken into consideration when planning a repair.

 

Dates:

November 21-22, 2024

Location:

Independence Civic Center

6363 Selig Blvd., Independence, OH 44131


At the end of day one, a hosted cocktail reception will be offered for all attendees and instructors.  This event will allow ample time for attendees to become acquainted and network with one another.  It will also allow for attendees to interact with course instructors on a more informal level. Click here to view a detailed agenda.


 Who Should Attend?
  • Maintenance Department Leaders
  • Press Maintenance Specialists
  • Forge Cell Leaders
  • Plant Engineers
  • General Managers and Production Managers, to receive a better understanding of the importance of scheduling planned predictive and preventative maintenance to minimize/avoid unexpected down time 

Workshop Topics:

  • Overview of the Different Types of Presses      
  • Foundations
  • Drive Train
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • Lubrication Systems
  • Technologies to Use in Preventative Maintenance
  • Overview of Electrical Systems
  • Mechanical Press Repair Options
  • Predictive and Preventative Systems
  • Planning for Lead Time for Spare Parts


Cost To Attend:

Member:                    $645 
Non-Member:  $845

 

Please login at the top of this page to begin your registration. The registration deadline is November 5, 2024. Registrations will not be accepted after this date. For registration questions or to submit a paper registration form, please contact Kathy Edwards by email at kathy@forging.org or phone at (216) 781-6260.

Suggested Hotels:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cleveland Independence
6060 Rockside Place, Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 264-4190

 

Embassy Suites

5800 Rockside Woods Blvd., Independence, OH 44131

Phone: (216) 986-9900

 


Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations will be permitted until November 7, 2024, and will be refunded in full. After November 7, 2024, no refunds will be given, but substitutions are allowed if submitted to the FIA in writing. 

Please Note:
No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full.

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When
11/21/2024 8:30 AM - 11/22/2024 12:45 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
Independence Civic Center/Communicty Services 6363 Selig Boulevard Independence, OH 44131 UNITED STATES
Sign in or create an account to register Last day to register is 11/5/2024