Conference Program

MoldMaking Expo offers high-quality, non-commercial conference programming that provides audience members with practical solutions for dealing with the challenges and complexities of their jobs. Topics are studied in workshops, seminars and panel discussions led by experts in their respective fields.

2008 Presentations Feature an End-User Application Approach on:

• Strategies for Cost-Cutting and Productivity Improvement
• Technology Innovation and Application
• Business and Management Issue

NEW - Die / Mold Machining Workshop
Tuesday, April 22, 1:00pm-5:00pm
New Technologies in Mold Manufacturing - Process Presentations and Live Machining Demos
Presentations to include:

• Micro Mold Manufacturing

• The Evolution of High-Performance Hard Milling  

• A Comparison of 2+3 Machining and 5-Axis for Mold Manufacture

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Keynote Breakfast Addresses
Wednesday, April 23, 8:00am - 9:00am
MoldMaking Then and Now: Data and Analysis of Productivity Gains, Current Trends and Service Opportunities        
Jeff Mengel and Aaron Baker, Plante & Moran

Thursday, April 24, 8:00 - 9:00am
Rexam: A Look Inside OEM Expectations       
Tom Worcester, Sales Manager, REXAM Mold Manufacturing

Panel Discussions
Wednesday, April 23, 11:30– 12:30 am
Forming Coalitions: The New Strategic Advantage       

United Tooling Coalition: Jay Baron, The Center for Automotive Research and David Martin, Accu-Mold, Inc.
Global Tooling Alliance: Margaret O’Riley, O’Riley Consulting, Joseph Mandeville, Elite Mold & Engineering

Wednesday, April 23, 2:45 – 3:45pm
The Fatal Flaw Keeping You from Ultimate Success
Chuck Graham, Overtime Tool; Brad Cook, Iowa Mold & Engineering and Walter Stuermer, Millstar

Thursday, April 24, 12:45pm-1:30pm                     
2008 Leadtime Leader Panel Discussion
Large Shop Winner
Small Shop Winner
Large Shop Honorable Mention
Small Shop Honorable Mention

Thursday, April 24, 2:45pm-3:45pm          
ISO/QUALITY ASSURANCE Is ISO 9001: 2000 Worth It?        
Larry Mull, H.S. Die & Engineering and Brandon Kerkstra, Management Solutions Group, Inc

Workshops
Wednesday, April 23, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Running to Failure—and What It Costs You     
Steve Johnson, MoldTrax

Wednesday, April 23, 1:30pm – 5:30 pm
AMBA-sponsored: How the Latest High-Speed Programming, Tooling and Machining Techniques Combine to Change Mold Manufacturing                
Roger Goble, OSG Tap & Die, Inc., Doug Noxell, Gosiger 3D, Todd Schuett, Creative Evolution

Thursday, April 24, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
A Strategic Plan for Competing with Southeast Asia 
Harry C. Moser, GF AgieCharmilles

Thursday, April 24, 1:30pm – 5:30 pm
Rigorous Mold Tryout: Do Your Homework Prior       
Gary Chastain, RJG, Inc.

Lunchtime Lessons
Wednesday, April 23, 12:45 – 1:30 pm
Economic and Industry Outlook for Moldmakers: 10-Year Retrospective and Forecast
Bill Wood, Mountaintop Economics and Research, Inc

Thursday, April 24, 12:45-1:30 pm
2008 Leadtime Leader Panel Discussion
Large Shop Winner
Small Shop Winner
Large Shop Honorable Mention
Small Shop Honorable Mention