Rosemont, IL - ToolingDocs Seminar Details
Hyatt Rosemont
6350 North River Rd • Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone:  1-847-518-1234

October 19 & 20, 2006

Day One

Thursday, October 19th - Morning Session - 9:00 - 12:00

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

Doing the Math
Learn how to justify the costs of implementing an effective Preventive Maintenance program through some typical math calculations. A demonstration on how a molding department press loading is directly impacted will also be presented.

10:15 - 10:30 Morning Break
10:30 - 12:00 The Power of Pace, What is 'Total Mold Control'? Elements of a Proactive System

Power of Pace: How mold pull pace dictates maintenance styles and charting shows necessary man-hours to keep up. Total Mold Control: What elements of mold maintenance are critical and what we should monitor. Elements of a Proactive System: What is needed to switch from a reactive to proactive maintenance environment.

12:00 - 1:00 Buffet Lunch (Provided)

Thursday, October 19th - Afternoon Session - 1:00 - 5:00

1:00 - 3:00 Designing Documentation, Utilizing Maintenance Data

Designing Documentation: What kind of information should be collected and how to collect it. Utilizing Maintenance Data: How to utilize collected data to improve troubleshooting skills, set mold performance and personnel goals, target defects and reduce labor and tooling costs. Also, how to continually monitor the true cost of maintaining your molds more efficiently and increase mold performance.

3:00 - 3:15 Afternoon Break
3:15 - 4:00 Getting Started (WI's, Recording Documentation)
Now, where and how to begin? Review some examples of a Work Instruction (WI) as well as manual recording documentation that will help you get started
4:00 - 4:30 Ammunition for Repair
Discussion of the pros and cons of different techniques used for mold preservation and maintenance.
4:30 - 5:00 Q&A Open Topic: "Building A Better Toolroom"

Network Reception - 5:00 - 6:00

 

Day Two

Friday, October 20th - Morning Session - 9:00 - 12:00

9:00 - 12:00 Plant Tour
Attendees will tour a state-of-the-art tooling facility and see first-hand how they utilize various processes and systems to maintain a high level of mold optimization, thereby minimizing downtime and increasing overall profit and customer satisfaction.