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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!
FabCast programs will help you to:
- Advance your skills and increase your industry knowledge.
- Interact with industry professionals and make new contacts.
- Keep up-to-date on the latest industry trends and topics.
FabCast programs will help your company to:
- Save $$$! Lower training costs by having more than one employee participate in the FabCast.
- Eliminate travel and lodging costs by allowing employees to participate in training programs from their desk or conference room.
- Reduce employee time away from their job by keeping the training in house.
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.
More questions? Visit our FabCast FAQ page!
Upcoming FabCasts
| Type | Register For | When/Where | Focusing On | |
| FabCast | FabCast: Basic Die Protection | March 16, 2010 10-11:30 AM CT |
• Understand how to apply basic die protection to your stamping process • Recognize the common inductive proximity and photoelectric sensor applications • Discuss the common die protection controller programs |
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| FabCast | Teleconference: Open Council Call | March 16, 2010 |
• What do the FMA/TPA councils do? • If I join a council, what's in it for me? • How do I join a council? |
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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: Fabrinomics - Inventory Rebuilding | March 18, 2010 2-3:30 PM CT |
• Sustainability of the recent growth spurt • Attempt to understand what this will mean for the rest of the year |
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| FabCast | FabCast: Sales & Marketing: The 80/20 Go to Market Strategy | March 30, 2010 10-11:30 AM CT |
• Identify customers and prospects that best fit your business using a 5 step process • Devise a 4 step action plan for follow up |
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| FabCast | FabCast: FMA Certification - Is it Right for You? | March 30, 2010 1:30-3:00 PM CT |
• Learn why industry-recognized certification is important to operators, to employers and to the industry • Find out how you can get the training resources you need to prepare for the PSMO exam • Get step-by-step instructions for registering to take the exam |
Register |
| FabCast | FabCast: Sales & Marketing: Pipeline Management | April 6, 2010 10-11:30 AM CT |
• 7 critical pieces of information you must know on an ongoing basis • 7 additional pieces of information you must determine on a weekly basis • 60 minutes per week of one on one interaction per salesperson |
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| FabCast | FabCast: Implementing a Performance Management Program | April 16, 2010 10-11:30 a.m. CT |
• How to keep the process simple and effective • Training required to ensure managers can do their part • Steps to implement a performance management program • How NOT to get wrapped up in unnecessary forms and process |
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| FabCast | FabCast: Driving Up Productivity with Non-Financial Practices and Incentives | April 23, 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: Tube Mill Entry | April 29, 2010 10-11:30 AM CT |
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| FabCast | FabCast: Leveling Flat Rolled Materials | May 11, 2010 10-11:30 AM CT |
• How flat is flat? Define what you want and measure what you get • Eliminate or control common shape defects • Understand the different equipment available |
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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: FMA Bookstore and its Products | May 25, 2010 10-11 AM CT |
• Learn how to serach for materials by technology or by keyword searching • Preview our newest additions to the store • Learn how to optimize your search efforts • Learn how to obtain e-books and e-FabCasts quickly |
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| FabCast | FabCast: Don't Lose Your Sales Focus in a Down Economy | May 26, 2010 10-11:30 AM CT |
• Recognize the need for a Unique Sales Proposition and how to develop it • Understand how Transactional and Relationship Buyers differ and how to address each groups needs to grow back the bottom line • Communication with customers: focusing on the internet |
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| FabCast | FabCast: Introduction to Laser Cladding | June 9, 2010 10-11:30 AM CT |
• Understand the basics of the laser cladding process • Recognize how laser cladding is different from conventional welding cladding processes |
Register |
| 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: Time Management | June 23, 2010 10-11:30 AM CT |
• Learn the importance of starting with a clear vision • Not everything needs to be done: use the 80/20 rule • Classify your tasks and focus on proactive important, not urgent, activities |
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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: Finance for Non-Financial Managers | Sept. 8, 2010 10-11:30 AM CT |
• Learn the definitions for the most used financial terms • Understand the information in a balance sheet and income statement • How costs from manufacturing, engineering and sales are accounted for and how you can influence them |
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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 |
Register |
| 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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