Detroit, Michigan

 

Date: September 25 - 26, 2002

Location: The Somerset Inn

 

 

Glenn Starkey, Conference Moderator  Presenting ToolingDocs Introductions Steve Johnson, ToolingDocs Technical Chair, presenting the basics of Mold Maintenance and Optimization.

Conference Topics:

The Detroit conference, included a variety of topics ranging from:

  • Goal Setting - What exactly do we want to achieve in mold maintenance?

  • Craftsmanship -determining and improving mechanical skills, aptitude, and attitude

  • Documentation - step-by-step explanation of what information is needed, how to collect & organize

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Networking:

Attendees mixing at the Networking Reception -
immediately following the conference on day 1.

Plant Tour at J.B. Rath

 

Attendees were invited to a formalized PLANT TOUR of a local, Sterling Heights, Tooling and Machining Facility, J.B. Rath.

The facility tour described in detail maintenance procedures (including distributing copies of their work instructions), a presentation on the challenges and successes of bold initiatives that have been launched, and a thorough tour within their shop. All in attendance gained a unique submersion into a world class mold maintenance and repair facility.