WORLD-CLASS
April 21-22, 2015
Glenview (Chicago), Ill.
ROLL FORMING
Workshop 2015
The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.
Get an edge on your skills at World-Class Roll Forming Workshop 2015
Register
today!
Visit fmanet.org or
call 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.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE! Gain two usable concepts you can implement in your operation or your registration fee will be refunded.
Sponsors:
WORLD-CLASS
ROLL FORMING
The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.
Workshop 2015
Highlights of
2015 Conference:
Roll With the Experts at World-Class Roll Forming Workshop!
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?
• 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.
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.
• An exciting round of Roll
Forming Jeopardy.
• An exclusive tour of Samson
Roll Formed Products
Company.
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.
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.
“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
ROLL FORMING
The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.
Workshop 2015
Workshop
at a Glance:
Tuesday, April 21
7:00-7:30 a.m.
Registration/
Continental Breakfast
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Welcome/Overview
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Keynote Speaker:
Ray Leathers, President,
Roll Forming Corporation
9:00-9:15 a.m.
Break
9:15 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 Tour
8:30-9:00 a.m.
Travel to Samson Tour
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Samson Tour
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Travel to Hotel
11:00-11:30 a.m.
Break for Checkout
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Group Lunch
12:30-3:50 p.m.
Workshops
General Information
Program 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 spaceavailable basis.
About FMA
The 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 Program
Earn 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 Training
Get 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.
WORLD-CLASS
ROLL FORMING
The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.
Workshop 2015
Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WORKSHOP GROUP A
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.
Updated! Basic to Complex Roll Form Systems (Tuesday Only)
Updated! Basic Roll Design
• 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 Laser
Paul Tiefenthal, Shape Corp
•B
asic to intermediate roll tooling design
principles
• Ideas to make designs more functional
•D
esign versus operator issues
Revised! Safety for Roll Forming (Wednesday Only)
John Kopsick, Formtek Cleveland
Chuck Summerhill, TEKFAB
• 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
Revised! Material Handling for
High Production Roll Forming
•U
nderstand coil handling and prematerial considerations
• E xamine post cut-off handling and
considerations
• E xplore material handling solutions
ranging from very basic to complex
Kevin Dierking, Roll Forming
Scott McMeekan, Ferret, Inc.
WORKSHOP GROUP B
Tuesday, 10:20 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Tuesday, 2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Wednesday, 1:40 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Roll Form Tooling Installation
• 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
• Proper tooling installation
• Tooling adjustments
• Documentation of setup
Tuesday, 11:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Tuesday, 3:55 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
Wednesday, 2:50 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
WORKSHOP GROUP C
Revised! Steel Properties on Roll Forming
Enhanced! Justification for Roll Forming
Brian Rodgers, Roll Forming
Brian Oxley, Shape Corp
New! Quality Considerations
for Roll Forming Processes
Updated! Lubricants Used in
Production Roll Forming
• 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
• 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
Mark Volkmann,
Metform International, LTD
Ryan Durst, The Bradbury Company, Inc.
Scott McMeekan, Ferret, Inc.
• 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
Andy Allman, AMS Controls, Inc.
• 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
Updated!
In-line Punching Technology
Advanced Roll Form
Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot roll form machines
• Troubleshoot the setup of the
roll form tooling
•U
nderstand material conditions and
how they affect roll forming
Steve Ebel, Roll Form Solutions, Inc.
Enhanced! Achieving Higher
Precision and Accuracy with
Encoder-based Length Controls
•G
ain an understanding of how encoderbased length controls operate
• L earn which factors affect length
variance
• E xplore best practices for achieving high
precision length control on computercontrolled roll forming lines
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
Andy Allman, AMS Controls, Inc.
Joe Beck, Beck Automation
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-CLASS
ROLL FORMING
The most roll forming experts during one training workshop.
Workshop 2015
Plant Tour Information
EXPERIENCE SAMSON’S ROLL FORMING
HISTORY DURING AN EXCLUSIVE TOUR
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.
Upcoming
Roll Forming Events
WORLD-CLASS
ROLL FORMING, Italy
September 2015
METALCON
Roll Forming for the Metal
Construction Industry
Parts 1 and 2
Oct. 14-16, 2015
Tampa Convention Ctr, Tampa. Fla.
FABTECH
Nov. 9-12, 2015
McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.
www.samsonrollform.com
REGISTRATION FORM
Please print or type (make copies for additional attendees.)
World-Class Roll
Forming Workshop
How to Register:
April 21-22, 2015
Glenview (Chicago), Ill.
Phone: Call Customer Service, 888-394-4362
Fax:
Fax completed registration form to
FMA at: 815-381-1371
1.
NameTitle/Position
Online: www.fmanet.org/training
Company
Mail: FMA Customer Service
Dept. 4300
Carol Stream, IL 60122-4300
Company address
City
Conference Fees
Members*
$695
General
$895
State
Direct telephone Main company telephone
E-mail address
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)
Zip Country
Company fax
TPA/FMA member # (if applicable)
2.
$______
NameTitle/Position
Company
Company address
Optional Activities
City
oYes, 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.)
Direct telephone oYes, 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.)
TPA/FMA member # (if applicable)
3.
City
3 Digit Code
Signature
TPA enclosed (U.S. funds)
o Purchase order number _______________
E-mail address
Company fax
Company address
Payment options:
o C heck or money order payable to
Main company telephone
Country
Company
Total fees enclosed $______
Exp. mo/yr
Zip NameTitle/Position
oI require special accommodations and/or have special dietary needs.
Please contact me regarding arrangements.
Credit card number State
Cardholder’s name (print)
CC110
State
Direct telephone E-mail address
Registration
All fees must be paid in advance in U.S.
funds. Registration fee includes the
program, handout materials, lunch, and
proceedings book. Fee does not include
sleeping accommodations or transportation
to and from the program site.
FMA reserves the right to amend this
program if deemed necessary.
Zip Main company telephone
Country
Company fax
TPA/FMA member # (if applicable)
Cancellation/No-show Policy
Cancellations 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 service 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 recommends
refundable/changeable travel reservations.
Photography Agreement
Attendees are deemed to have agreed to
have their photo published in FMA publications unless they object in writing by the
first day of the program.
Please call the program site at (847) 803-9800 if you require special assistance.