SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Feb. 19th, 2008
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Is Your Company Leaving Money on the Table? The R & D Tax Credit
Scott Schmidt, Black Line Group
www.blacklinegrp.com
Because of it’s very specialized nature, large numbers of small and mid-size manufacturers are not taking advantage of the R&D Tax Credit. The definition of Research and Development (R&D) is much broader than people think. Manufacturers of all kinds, including metal stampers and fabricators, precision machiners, mold builders and plastic injection molders, often believe that they DON’T have R&D taking place. However, these companies can have substantial R&D taking place. For companies that have not taken advantage of the R&D Tax Credit in the past, this can potentially mean the creation of immediate and substantial amounts of cash, minimally into the many tens of thousands of dollars, and usually $100,000 or more. In addition, companies can reduce future tax liabilities and improve cash flow.
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Aluminum V-Process Castings
Doug Stanton, TPi-Arcade, LLC/ Harmony Castings, Inc.
www.harmonycastings.com
This seminar will cover V-Process aluminum casting technology and its advantages, pattern-making techniques and CNC machining of castings. Fundamental casting design and cost drivers for both prototype and production casting and machining requirements will be discussed. Applications to medical, automotive, instrumentation, computer, electronics, optics, and communications will be reviewed. All attendees will be given a “Design Considerations and Technical Data for V-Process Castings” guidebook.
11:00 - 12:00 noon
Auditing to AS 9003, AS 9100 and ISO 9001-2000
Bill Walker and Neil Van Hoy, ASQ American Society for Quality--Seattle Section
www.asq-seattle.org
We may think that we know what the requirements of these standards are but do we really understand them fully? Let us look at what problems are found during the initial registration audit and then the surveillance follow up audit. How can we avoid these costly problems? Is your QMS (Quality Management System) compliant or conformance? Do your auditors know what to look for and how many samples are needed? How to ask questions? What is good and unacceptable corrective action?
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Six Sigma in Purchasing
Chris Lindstrom, Vice Chair, ASQ - Seattle Section
www.asq-seattle.org
Many of the six sigma tools can be applied to overall management of the supply chain from supplier selection, through purchasing, to managing and developing the suppliers. The discussion will introduce six sigma techniques in creating sourcing strategies, executing supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and relationship management.
2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Is Your Company Leaving Money on the Table? The R & D Tax Credit
Scott Schmidt, Black Line Group
www.blacklinegrp.com
Because of it’s very specialized nature, large numbers of small and mid-size manufacturers are not taking advantage of the R&D Tax Credit. The definition of Research and Development (R&D) is much broader than people think. Manufacturers of all kinds, including metal stampers and fabricators, precision machiners, mold builders and plastic injection molders, often believe that they DON’T have R&D taking place. However, these companies can have substantial R&D taking place. For companies that have not taken advantage of the R&D Tax Credit in the past, this can potentially mean the creation of immediate and substantial amounts of cash, minimally into the many tens of thousands of dollars, and usually $100,000 or more. In addition, companies can reduce future tax liabilities and improve cash flow.
3:30 - 4:30 pm
The 2008 Changes to ISO 9001 – An opportunity to maximize your ISO registration
Colin Gray and Sheri Talarico, Platinum Registration
www.PlatinumRegistration.com
ISO 9001 is currently expected to be republished in October of 2008. While the changes are fairly tame, this is an opportunity for you to review what you have in place and make changes that will add value, including registration that will be respected by your customers.
This seminar will review the whole ISO 9001 standard, highlight the changes, discuss their implementation and cover important opportunities that you should be aware of. You will be able to see examples of good ISO systems, ask questions related to your specific situation and resolve issues about how to implement important changes in your system.
This is promised to be a fun look at the whole subject and is bound to be an entertaining and meaningful seminar.
Wednesday, Feb. 20th, 2008
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
The Technologies of Fineblanking and Creepfeed Grinding
Doug Stanton, Petersen Precision
www.petersenprecision.com
Fineblanking is a stamping process that was developed to overcome some of the limitations of conventional stamping. Fineblanking produces machined-like edges and holds tight profile tolerances. It is useful in reducing cost by eliminating machining operations, and can be combined with other high production technologies to produce precision parts at very cost-efficient rates. This session will present an overview of fineblanking, including design parameters, tooling requirements, and applications. There will also be a discussion of creepfeed grinding, including the technology and sample applications of creepfeed grinding.
11:00 - 12:00 noon
Benefits of Waterjet Cutting
Bruce Amundsen/Definitive Solutions & Technologies, Inc.
www.dstwaterjet.com
A look at some of the strange and wonderful materials and parts Ultra High Pressure Waterjet Systems are capable of cutting. Plus, the general applications, advantages and newest technology now available with waterjet cutting systems. Seminar given by Bruce Amundsen, P.E., BSME, University of Washington and MSME, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. Bruce has over 20 years experience in the ultra-high pressure waterjet industry, he did engineering, design and marketing for a leading manufacturer of waterjet cutting systems and now owns Definitive Solutions & Technologies, Inc.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
An Introduction to Ultraviolet Curing and Materials
Tom O'Riley, Creekside Technologies
www.creeksidetec.com
A representative from EXFO and EMI Materials will be discussing basic Ultraviolet curing theory and technology. We will review the benefits of using ultraviolet curing in Medical, photonics and electronic applications. The importance of closed loop feedback and why it should be part of your process. Why is Ultraviolet curing and bonding a better solution then other conventional methods. We will show the time and cost saving advantages to using Ultraviolet spot curing and adhesives. We will take questions from the audience about using Ultraviolet curing and adhesives technology and how it could help and change there entire process for the better.
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
An Introduction to Clean-Room Planning Basics
Tom O'Riley, Creekside Technologies
www.creeksidetec.com
The basics of Planning, Layouts, Cost Control, Functionality, Portability and Expandability. This class is designed to help get you started and avoid some common pitfalls so that your project performs to meet your goals, fit your budget and work within your space requirements. Bring your questions.
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