Course and Webinar Schedule

NADCA offers comprehensive educational opportunities in a variety of formats for workforce training and business improvement. Check out the calendar below for an updated course and webinar schedule:

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  • July 8 2026
    Why Shot Monitors Are Important 07/08/2026 The operator will learn the components of a basic shot profile, and how it is monitored. Critical components such as jogging past the pour hole, critical slow shot, fast shot, switchover, deceleration, and intensification will be addressed. These concepts will then be connected to their effect on casting quality. Add to Calendar
  • July 13 2026
    Die Components & Their Functions 07/13/2026 The operators will learn the basic components of a die and their function. In addition, this course will cover the importance of proper clamping practices and the basic components of a clamp will be covered. This course will also address symptoms of an unsafe setup and apply these concepts to trim press operations. Add to Calendar
  • July 14 2026
    Everybody Is Involved in Die Setup 07/14/2026 The operators will learn the importance of die setup for success in die casting. Participants will be taught why fast efficient die setups are critical to allow manufacturing flexibility. The 8 types of waste and 5S concepts will also be introduced. Add to Calendar
  • July 15 2026
    Proper Care and Treatment of Dies During Production 07/15/2026 The operator will learn how to monitor and care for the die during production. Do's and dont's will be taught, to keep the dies in working condition. This course we will address how to recognize die wear based on inspecting the castings. Add to Calendar
  • July 20 2026
    Recognizing and Controlling Flow Defects 07/20/2026 The operator will learn how to recognize flow (surface) defects and what causes these types of defects. This course will address various operating parameters that impact flow defects, such as die temperature, die spray, cooling line flow rate, fill time and metal temperature. The operator will also learn corrective measures that can be taken to reduce and control flow defects, including preferred operating ranges for the various parameters. Add to Calendar
  • July 21 2026
    Recognizing and Controlling Porosity 07/21/2026 The operator will learn how to recognize flow (surface) defects and what causes these types of defects. This course will address various operating parameters that impact flow defects, such as die temperature, die spray, cooling line flow rate, fill time and metal temperature. The operator will also learn corrective measures that can be taken to reduce and control flow defects, including preferred operating ranges for the various parameters. Add to Calendar
  • July 22 2026
    Eliminating Solder and Flash Defects 07/22/2026 The operator will learn how what causes soldering and flash. The operating parameters and machine conditions that impact these two types of defects will be discussed. This course will also address die temperature, metal temperature, metal velocity and metal chemistry for soldering and tie bar load, linkage condition, impact pressure and die thermal balance for flash. Preferred operating ranges and machine conditions for eliminating solder and controlling flash will be presented. Add to Calendar
  • August 4 2026
    National Course - Engineering Die Casting Dies 08/04/2026 Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
    NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.     Add to Calendar
  • August 11 2026
    National Course - Gating Design 08/11/2026 Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
    NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.     Add to Calendar
  • September 15 2026
    National Course - Process Control 09/15/2026 Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
    NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.     Add to Calendar
  • October 13 2026
    National Course - Machine Maintenance: Hydraulics 10/13/2026 Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
    NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.     Add to Calendar
  • October 21 2026
    National Course - Computer Modeling 10/21/2026 Courses will take place at NADCA Headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL.
    NADCA classes begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm. Student Materials, breakfast and lunch are included with the registration fee.     Add to Calendar