NATIONAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE 2023 SCHEDULE

  KEYNOTE LUNCH  |  Mark Mayfield  |  Sunday 12:00p-1:30p  |  Ballroom

BLOCK 1 |  Sunday 1:45-3:15p

ROOM: Star CNC

Cortney Ortner, Absolute Machine Tools

Mastery Track

A cobot is a robot designed to assist employees, not replace them. Learn how cobots benefit precision machining shops. A cobot is scheduled to be in the room for attendees to try!

ROOM: 26C

John Wiley, Qualichem, Inc.

Fundamentals Track

Metalworking fluids are an important factor in your shops production operations. Understanding the differences between Coolants and oils, as well as the importance of factors such as filtration, viscosity will be explained. Choosing fluids to assure suitability for various materials and processes will give practical tips for best results.

ROOM: M&M Quality Grinding 

This roundtable session will discuss the challenges of a specific Swiss part and the many ways to consider those challenges from both an engineering and operator standpoint.

BLOCK 2   |  Sunday 3:30p – 5:00p

ROOM: Star CNC

Rich Henning, Henning Industrial Software, Inc.

Fundamentals Track

You can have all the data in the world, but it’s useless if you’re unable to make decisions that can have a measurable impact from it. In this session, we will review different data capture techniques to collect departmental data. We will then review ways to turn this raw data into actionable information to support continuous operational improvement.

ROOM: Champion Screw Machine

Aneesa Muthana, M&M Quality Grinding

Ed Garber, Star CNC Machine Tool Corp    Rick Bauer, Edge Technologies

Administrative Track

Barstock and Machine Tool Attributes to Optimize Swiss Process.

ROOM: 26C

Jeff Bell, Precision Finishing, Inc.

Fundamentals Track

Deburring, improving surface texture, even dimensional control often require a final value added step on the most challenging parts that we produce., Jeff Bell will walk us through the various aspects of mass finishing, giving us an understanding of types of process, media, and other factors employed to achieve our customer’s most demanding requirements..

ROOM:M&M Quality Grinding 

This roundtable session will discuss the challenges of a specific Cam part that uses 6-8 spindles and the many ways to consider those challenges from both an engineering and operator standpoint.

ROOM: 26C

John Reis, Star CNC Machine Tool Corp

Giovanni Lucas, Star CNC Machine Tool Corp

Mastery Track

Simplify your operator’s and engineer’s jobs by using macros.

ROOM:M&M Quality Grinding 

Lisa Carrothers, H&R Screw Machine Products, Inc. 

Michael DeVoss,Marcegaglia Stainless Long Products

Johnny Freeze, GWS Tool Group

Ron Herrera, Erie Specialty Products, Inc.

Ray Schnell, Valbruna Stainless, Inc.

Dan Wilson, New Dimension Metals Corp.

Justin Zak, Corey Steel Company

Fundamentals Track

Learn to reduce risk of bad parts, complicated setups, time spent on checking/gaging and simplify the quality process. Rethink tooling and make the process work for you.

AWARDS LUNCH | Monday 12:15p-1:30p  |  Ballroom

BLOCK 5   |  Monday 1:45p – 3:15p

ROOM: Star CNC

Derek Briggs, Tsugami America

Mastery Track

This session will focus on fundamentals of Swiss type machining, the capabilities that set Swiss apart from standard lathes, and common misunderstandings when transitioning from standard lathe machining to Swiss machining.

ROOM: Champion Screw Machine

Bridget Casey, Bracalente Manufacturing Group

Stephanie Doerfert, Mantel Machine Products

Missy Gedridge, EMC Precision

Joseph Raker, GWS Tool Group

Dave Seabrook, Micron Manufacturing Company

David Wynn, PMPA

Fundamentals Track

The PMPA Information Technology Commit­tee will be discussing  technolo­gy solutions such as various CAD software’s, safety suites, password management tools, shop productiv­ity tools, shop simplification technology, communi­cation tools, Higher Logic, lean software and more!

ROOM: 26C

Gary Griffith, Griffith Training

Mastery Track

This session is focused on advanced principles which include Maximum
Material Boundary (MMB), Actual
Mating Envelope (AME), Best Fit, and Datum Shift.

ROOM: M&M Quality Grinding 

This roundtable session will discuss the challenges of a specific 5-spindle Cam part and the many ways to consider those challenges from both an engineering and operator standpoint.

BLOCK 7   |  Tuesday 8:15a – 9:15a   

ROOM: Star CNC

Miles Free III, PMPA

Fundamentals Track

This session will look at some of but not all of the foundational ‘facts and knowledge’ that are the basis for our success- but often ignored- in our operations. Why are barstock tolerances always negative? What does the choice of certain materials mean to the operator, to profitability? Is straightness arithmetic or geometric, and why does it matter? Learn about the underlying- and unconsidered- truths shaping our industry and your day at work. Employ your new understanding to improve profitability and reduce waste.

ROOM: Champion Screw Machine

Matt Dowell, Precision Plus, Inc.

Mastery Track

Different 3D printing technologies will be discussed at a high level overview, and we’ll show how their use can complement (not replace!) the precision components we make on a daily basis. We’ll talk about which technologies you should contract out as well which ones you can easily bring into your factory. From there we will dive deep into the technicalities of the FDM and SLA processes such as selecting your first machine, material options, preparing for a print, and post-processing of the printed parts.

ROOM: 26C

Elizabeth Niedringhuas, SSE, Inc.

Administrative Track

Is Your Business Compliant with NIST 800-171 and Ready for CMMC Implementation? Protect Your Business and Keep (and Grow) DoD Manufacturing $!! DoD contractors are running out of time to plan and prepare for the implementation of CMMC requirements in 2023. In addition, the DoD is stepping up its efforts to verify compliance with existing NIST 800-171 requirements NOW.

BLOCK 8   |  Tuesday 10:00a – 11:30a

ROOM: Star CNC

Miles Free III, PMPA

Mastery Track

Back by popular demand! Creating Chips is an essential step in producing first-pass quality parts. In this session you will be challenged to reexamine your machining practice- and what you think you know- by learning to see and understand what the chips that you make are telling you about your process. Attendees will leave with a richer vocabulary of chip types, conditions, and how to apply this to their work in the shop.

ROOM: Champion Screw Machine

Brandon Buckhout, R.F. Mau

John Habe IV, Metal Seal Precision

John Pollihan, Component Bar

Administrative Track

This session will review the rotary transfer machining basics. It will help to identify what makes a good rotary transfer part with examples processed using CNC and traditional rotary transfer machines..

ROOM: 26C

Dan O’Brein, Fisher Phillips LLP

Administrative Track

Dan O’Brien from Fisher Phillips will give attendees actionable understanding so they can reduce risks from OSHA in the coming year, what triggers an OSHA inspection and what targets will OSHA focus on in 2023? What should you already have prepared BEFORE OSHA arrives? Also, how to handle the OSHA visit – Manage the initial contact, what to expect and how to get best results from opening conference and control the inspection. How to handle post-inspection matters. Optimizing every step of the OSHA “transaction” is the best way to minimize risk and avoid having to optimize a settlement during unneeded and expensive litigation.