Detroit, MI ToolingDocs Seminar Details
Somerset Inn
Troy, MI
September 25 - 26,
2002

Enrollment Fee: $300 for the first attendee, and $200 for each additional attendee per company.

Day One

Wednesday, Sept. 25 - Morning Session - 9:00 - 12:30

9:00 - 9:15 About ToolingDocs
Overview of the ToolingDocs Forum and website resource tools.
9:15 - 10:15

Goal Setting
What exactly do we want to achieve in mold maintenance? What conditions determine a molds performance and maintenance characteristics? What is total Mold Control?

10:15 - 10:30 Morning Break
10:30 - 12:30 Craftsmanship
This discussion centers on determining and improving mechanical skills, aptitude, and attitude in a maintenance oriented environment repairing close tolerance multicavity molds, as well as personal performance indicators and the role supervisors, managers, engineers and other administrators play in improving mold efficiency.
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch (Provided)

Wednesday, Sept. 25 - Afternoon Session - 1:30 - 5:30

1:30 - 2:30 Documentation
A step-by-step explanation of what information is needed, how to collect, organize, and disseminate mold criteria which includes all history of tooling usage, defect history, as well as maintenance required and performed.
2:30 - 2:45 Afternoon Break
2:45 - 3:45 Documentation (continued)
3:45 - 5:00 Mold Repair Tear Down
Discussion of pros and cons of different techniques used for mold repair, including hot runner care and feeding, mold repair tear down, welding, plating, and outside services management.
5:00 - 5:30 Conference Conclusion - Q&A

Network Reception - 5:30 - 6:30

 

Day Two

Thursday, Sept. 26 - Morning Session - 9:00 - 12:00

9:00 - 12:00 Plans In Action
ToolingDocs Attendees will attend a formalized plant tour of a local, Sterling Heights, Tooling and Machining Facility, J.B. Rath.

ToolingDocs attendees will be able to see, first-hand, an ISO-9001 QS / TE-9000 Facility, and how they utilize various processes and systems to maintain a high-level of mold optimization, and minimize downtime to increase overall profit and customer satisfaction.