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FMA FabCasts

Participate in an FMA FabCast program from your location, either at your own desk or in a conference room. There is no need to be away from the office! FMA FabCast programs are Webcasts, a technology in which live presentations are provided on a platform over the Internet for viewing, with audio from your telephone. There are 3 simple steps: log on, call in, and interact!

FabCast utilizes your Internet connection and telephone to deliver live, interactive technical education programs directly to your desktop!

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FabCast programs will help your company to:

Learn to check out more the benefits of a FabCast you and your company will receive.

It's easy to participate in a FabCast Webcast. See a brief overview.

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Upcoming FabCasts

Type Register For When/Where Focusing On  
FabCast FabCast: Mid-Level Automation Solutions Feb. 17, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
• Using Integrated Positioning Equipment together
• Programmable controls and smart components
• Integration of Hard Automation components-Welding-Cutting-Tracking
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FabCast FabCast: Driving Productivity with Non-Financial Practices and Incentives Feb. 19, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
• Good engagement practices
• Alignment of recognition and reward systems
• Actions that must change to move to an accountability culture
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FabCast FabCast: Loading the Stamping Press - Ultimate Material Handling Around the Press Feb. 23, 2010
10 AM-12:30 PM CST
• Understand the limitations of coil feed lines
• Recognize the influence that press and die tolerances have on your feed line
• Improve press and feed timing
• Properly load a die into your press
• Review coil end welding
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FabCast FabCast: The Steel Industry: Materials Purchasing Feb. 25, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
• Decipher your skelp supplier's cost structure
• Develop a scorecard for quality, delivery, service, and cost
• Examine the dynamics of the upstream scrap and iron ore markets
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FabCast FabCast: Full Robotic Integration March 10, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Basic Die Protection March 16, 2010
10-11:30 AM CST
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FabCast FabCast: Slitting March 18, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
• Explore best practices in proper slitter set up
• Discover what is new or updated in the area of slitting
• Learn how to get good edges that will allow better welds from your slitter
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FabCast FabCast: Tube Mill Entry April 29, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Tooling: The Design and Setup Part I May 19, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Tooling: The Design and Setup Part II May 20, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Welding Part I June 16, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Welding Part II June 17, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Mill Trends July 22, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Mill Coolants and Lubrication Systems Aug. 19, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Latest Technology in Mill Cutoff Equipment Sept. 16, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Bundling and Packaging Systems Oct. 28, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: What's New in Mill Drive Systems Nov. 18, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast: Pipe and Tube Mill Safety and Related Process Problems Dec. 16, 2010
10-11:30 AM CT
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Practical Lean Tools: Beyond 5S On Demand
Archive Date: Nov. 6, 2009
• Improve your bottom line by eliminating the waste in your operation
• Move beyond 5S by utilizing other important practical lean tools
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Practical Lean Enablers: Sustaining 5S On Demand
Archive Date: Oct. 22, 2009
• Start and sustain a solid 5S process using continuous improvement
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Leveling Flat Rolled Materials for Operators On Demand
Archive Date: Oct. 14, 2009
• Improve flatness in your coil processing operations
• Recognize the root cause of various shape defects and how to improve them
• Understand the different equipment options available today
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FabCast FabCast Archive: End Forming Stainless Steel Tube On Demand
Archive Date: Oct. 8, 2009
• Gain tips and tricks to end form your stainless steel tubes
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Advantages of Laser Based Profile Inspection for Roll Formers On Demand
Archive Date: Sept. 30, 2009
• Learn what laser based profile measurement is
• Save time and money over conventional inspection methods while being more reliable
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FabCast FabCast Archive: SJ Virtual Forum #3 - Product & Technology Innovations On Demand
Archive Date: Sept. 29, 2009
• Investigate how new selections in lubricants can improve part quality and help the environment
• Efficiently stamp and form AHSS materials using new tooling materials
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FabCast FabCast Archive: SJ Virtual Forum #2 - Tool & Die Solutions On Demand
Archive Date: Sept. 22, 2009
• Keep your dies in working order by utilizing die protection
• Improve tooling quality by following 10 tooling laws
• Select your tool steel for the process
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FabCast FabCast Archive: SJ Virtual Forum #1 - Stamping Solutions On Demand
Archive Date: Sept. 15, 2009
• Integrate your stamping operation with new software
• Retrofit your stamping press for transfer operations
• Find cost-effective ways to troubleshoot problem parts
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Finding and Measuring Waste and its Effects: The Value Stream Map On Demand
Archive Date: Sept. 10, 2009
• Learn how to identify waste in your operation
• Utilize such tools as Value Stream Maps, simulations, and perform your pre-lean assessment
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Forming Stainless Steel Tube On Demand
Archive Date: Sept. 10, 2009
• Produce quality bends in your tube and pipe
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Lasers 101 On Demand
Archive Date: Aug. 27, 2009
• Understand what a laser is and how it works
• Recognize the different types of lasers and machines available
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Metal Folding and Panel Bending: Is it a Break Away from Press Brakes? On Demand
Archive Date: Aug. 25, 2009
• Explore metal folding and panel bending as another alternative to press brakes
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Free Money for Training On Demand
Archive Date: Aug. 25, 2009
• Utilize government funds to pay for training
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Business Growth Opportunites for Fabricators On Demand
Archive Date: Aug. 20, 2009
• Learn what growth opportunities are available for fabricators in the alternative energy, medical, and transportation industries
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FabCast FabCast Archive: The Basics of Waste, Flow, and Variation On Demand
Archive Date: Aug. 13, 2009
• Streamline flow and cut waste
• Begin to understand the impact waste can have on your operation
• Learn basic tools you can use to eliminate waste
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Stainless Steel Tube Cut-to-Length II On Demand
Archive Date: Aug. 13, 2009
• Understand automated laser tube cutting
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FabCast FabCast Archive: What Your Trainers Aren't Teaching You About Press Brakes On Demand
Archive Date: Aug. 11, 2009
• Develop a basic understanding of press brakes
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Stainless Steel Tube Cut-to-Length I On Demand
Archive Date: July 9, 2009
• Develop an understanding of the complete cut-to-length process
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FabCast FabCast Archive: Developing an Effective Continuous Improvement Program On Demand
Archive Date: June 25, 2009
• Develop an effective Continuous Improvement program
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