Rapid Prototyping Association (RPA) is proud to announce two Rapid
Prototyping Events…
Rapid Tooling Applications
for Metalcasting . . . advancing pattern and foundry tooling
Clinic & Exhibits
June 19-20, 1997
Somerset Inn
Troy (Detroit), Michigan
AND…
Fundamentals of Rapid Prototyping and Application in Manufacturing
June 18, 1997
Somerset Inn
Troy (Detroit), Michigan
Featuring:
Presentations from Industry Experts
A night of tabletop exhibits including attendee reception
Money-saving rapid prototyping and casting techniques
Plant tour
Agenda
Wednesday, June 18th
Fundamentals of Rapid Prototyping & Applications in Manufacturing
Check-in: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Course: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lunch: 12 noon - 1p.m.
Thursday, June 19th
Rapid Tooling Applications for Metalcasting
Check-in: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Exhibits: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 20th
Rapid Tooling Applications for Metalcasting cont'd.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Tour Check in: 12 noon
Bus Leaves at 12:15 sharp!
Bus Returns to Somerset Inn at 3:30 p.m.
June 18, 1997
Fundamentals of Rapid Prototyping & Applications in Manufacturing
This special course will give you the firm foundation you need to
seriously evaluate rapid prototyping for your company. You'll build
your rapid prototyping foundation while obtaining a reference manual
packed with technical information.
Course Instructor
Bob Flint is Executive Vice President and Senior Engineer for Prototech
Engineering a prominent rapid prototyping service bureau located in
Willowbrook, Illinois. Mr. Flint is a writer, frequent speaker, and
recognized authority on the issues and benefits of rapid prototyping.
He is currently on the Board of Advisors of the Rapid Prototyping
Association of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and is a past
board member of the 3D Systems North American Sterolithography Users
Group. Mr. Flint is a consultant, co-author for the Society of
Manufacturing Engineers' course on The "Fundamentals of Rapid
Prototyping" and is a moderator for advanced courses on Rapid Tooling
Options.
Rapid Tooling Applications
for Metalcasting . . . advancing pattern and foundry tooling
Clinic & Exhibits
June 19-20, 1997
Plant Tour
On Friday, June 20th, bus departs for a plant tour:
BarronCast Inc., Oxford, Michigan
Exhibitors
On Thursday, June 19th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., exhibitors will be on hand
to display designs, patterns, tools, software, and materials currently
in use in metalcasting. Users will also be on hand displaying tools
from their applications of rapid tooling. If you would like to
participate as an exhibitor, contact Carol Bossio at SME, (313)
271-1500, ext. 357 or email: rapid@sme.org
Clinic Chairman
Tom Sorovetz, Chrysler
Speaker Lineup
Introduction to Rapid Tooling Uses in Metalcasting
Mike Maguire
Sandia National Lab
Flexible Casting Productions Using DSPC
Bert Evans
Midwest Regional Manager
Parts Now
Rapid Prototyping Applications for Sandcastings
Brian VanderLaan
Regional Sales Manager
Plynetics Express
Rapid Prototyping/Tooling for Cast Components
Ron Gustafson
President
Clinkenbeard & Associates
Recasting the Liberty Bell
Paul Carey
Executive Director Training & Applied Technology
Ashland Chemical
Using the V-Process as a Rapid Tooling Casting Technique
John Watkins
J.A. Watkins & Associates
Computer-Aided Design Requirements
Thomas A. Sorovetz
Supervisor
Rapid Prototyping Lab
Jeep and Truck Engineering
Metal Rapid Prototyping Using Investment Casting
Merlin C. Warner
BarronCast, Inc.
CALORCAST TM: Production Die-cast Alloys in the Prototype Environs
Randy Erickson
Vice President Technology
METALCAST Engineering
Casting Process Simulation - Virtual Prototyping
Chris Rosbrook
Executive Vice President
Magma Foundry Technologies, Inc.
For more information or a full clinic brochure contact Carol Bossio,
(313) 271-1500, ext. 357 or Rapid@sme.org
_____________________________________________
Lynne Hoffman
Technical Program Administrator
Conferencing Division
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
1 SME Drive
Dearborn, MI 48121
Phone: (313) 271-1500 ext., 368
FAX: (313)240-8254
e-mail: hofflyn@sme.org
e-mail: hofflyn@sme.org
Lynne Hoffman
Technical Program Administrator
Conferencing Division
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
1 SME Drive
Dearborn, MI 48121
Phone: (313) 271-1500 ext., 368
FAX: (313)240-8254
e-mail: hofflyn@sme.org
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