http://www.fmanet.org/training/programs-events.cfm To search all of the FMA and TPA training options, enter a Keyword or choose an Area of Interest from the drop down list. You can also sort programs by Date, Location, or Course Type. en-us Copyright 2009 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Mon, 18 May 2009 00:40:29 EST http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=338 Fabricating windpower   Explore the fabricator’s role in supplying wind energy components to major OEMS. The Great Lakes Wind Network (GLWN) is focused on growing the wind supply chain and is a great resource for fabricators. Tune in to hear GLWN presenters share information and specifications on the supply chain as it relates to fabricators. As the fastest growing industry in North America, involvement in wind energy is a huge opportunity for precision... http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=334   Understanding and Using Problem Solving Tools In many cases, problems are only solved on the surface. The solution doesn't address the root cause and/or put measures in place to prevent the recurrence of the same problem. If these aren't addressed, you'll constantly be facing the same problems over and over again. Learn how you can resolve your problems once and for all by understanding and using problem solving tools. In this 90-minute FabCast, instructor Joe Mayer... http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=254 Are you cutting metal? Get the cutting edge you need for designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining metal cutting dies. Cutting is the most common operation performed in a stamping die. Cutting dies can blank, pierce, notch, lance, trim, shear, and pinch metal. These operations raise issues such as selecting the correct cutting clearances, shear angles, slug pulling, punch wear, part flatness, and burrs. In this 2.5 hour FabCast, stamping expert Art Hedrick will give you the tools you... http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=255 Are you cutting metal? Get the cutting edge you need for designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining metal cutting dies. Cutting is the most common operation performed in a stamping die. Cutting dies can blank, pierce, notch, lance, trim, shear, and pinch metal. These operations raise issues such as selecting the correct cutting clearances, shear angles, slug pulling, punch wear, part flatness, and burrs. In this 2.5 hour FabCast, stamping expert Art Hedrick will continue the discussion... http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=323 The basics of fixing your company before the crisis arrives When facing the loss of a big customer, reduction in new orders, declining profit margins, or any other situation that deteriorates profitability and cash flow, companies either enter into denial or overreact. Either reaction puts the company at even more risk, especially the smaller the company. There are three stages of decline: Early Stage: The company experiences signs of weakening financial performance, more difficulty in... http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=304 Lean in the real-world? On paper, lean manufacturing can save your company $$$ by eliminating waste and improving workflow. But in reality, it can be difficult to implement in small to mid-sized manufacturers. In this 2.5 hour FabCast, lean expert Dick Kallage will walk you through the basics of lean manufacturing for job shops, the "perfect" lean system, and practical lean measures you can use to grasp its value for your business. You'll learn: The basics of lean... http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=256 Are you using the best tool steel for the job? The right tool steel selection is critical for the success of your metal stamping operation. The wrong selection can lead to premature tooling wear, breakage, and part failure. However, more often than not, most companies choose their tool steel because it's cheap, it's readily available, or it's what they've always used in the past. In this 2.5 hour FabCast, stamping expert Art Hedrick will help you improve your tooling... http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=305 Streamline flow & cut waste! The purpose of all lean initiatives is too simply identify waste and streamline flow. Every process in your operation contains some form of waste. Waste can be anything from high amounts of scrap and misplaced tools to superfluous operator or part movement and excessive inventory. Simply by eliminating this waste and improving workflow, you’ll improve quality, increase customer satisfaction, and boost your bottom line. In this 2.5 hour FabCast,... http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=257 http://www.fmanet.org/training/Event.cfm?eventID=344 Now is the Time to Diversify Your Business and Serve Industries with Growth Potential   The current recession will be winding down towards the end of 2009. Everyone will breathe a sigh of relief. But did you know there are industries that right now are not in recession? They are growing and business is solid. And when the general economy comes back to normal, they will accelerate their growth rate.   How can you get your piece of that action?   This 90-minute...