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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
5
2022
Mechanical Properties for Aluminum - Effect of Composition
07/05/2022
- Document handbook mechanical properties - Describe the impact of chemical composition on properties - Discuss the change in die cast mechanical properties over time - Show the impact of porosity and defects on mechanical properties of die castings - Impact of section thickness on mechanical properties - Impact of changing composition within the specification range for alloy 380
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July
6
2022
Mechanical Properties for AluminumÊ- Low Iron and Heat Treat
07/06/2022
- Properties of low-iron, strontium-modified aluminum die castings - Heat treated properties of conventional aluminum die castings - Heat treated properties of low-iron aluminum die castings - Mechanical properties of cast-to-size samples versus samples cut from actual die castings
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July
11
2022
Surface Defects Part I
07/11/2022
This course opens with defect tracking and then discusses various factors that can contribute to poor surface conditions.
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July
12
2022
Surface Defects Part II
07/12/2022
This course completes the discussion of surface defects by completing the list of factors that can contribute to poor surface finish. Laminations and their causes and corrective measures are also addressed.
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July
14
2022
Setting the Stage: Industry 4.0 Roadmap and Lessons Learned
07/14/2022
Understanding of why Industry 4.0 is happening and the Business Case driving it
Understanding the elements of a successful Industry 4.0 transition: People, Process & Technology
Evaluating your Digital Maturity Index (DMI)
Digital Transformation Pillars including Plant Connectivity, Data Collection and Metrics, Manufacturing Execution, and Advanced Analytics
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July
18
2022
Gas Porosity
07/18/2022
This course describes how to identify gas porosity, discusses the sources and causes of gas porosity and provides corrective measures to minimize gas porosity.
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July
19
2022
Shrinkage Porosity
07/19/2022
This course describes how to identify shrinkage porosity, discusses the causes, provides corrective measures to minimize shrinkage porosity.
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July
21
2022
Technology and Use Cases for Zero-Downtime, Zero-Defects Man
07/21/2022
Presenting The Business Case around Industrial IoT and Predictive Analytics
What is Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and how it can be applied in Manufacturing
Use Cases in Predictive Maintenance, including Industrial Robots, Machine Tools, and Ancillary Equipment
Use Cases in Predictive Quality, including Casting Processes
Presenting a Systematic Approach to Thing Big, Start Small, and Gain ROI with A.I.
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July
25
2022
Inclusions, Leakers and Cracks
07/25/2022
This course discusses various types of inclusions and corrective measures to minimize inclusions. In addition, causes of leakers and corrective measures are presented. Lastly, the various causes of cracks in die castings are discussed.
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July
26
2022
Flash, Solder, and Other Defects
07/26/2022
This course is focused on the causes and corrective measures related to a number of defects including: blisters, sinks, solder, flash, erosion, out-gassing, and cold flakes.
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July
28
2022
The Digital Transformation Journey: Industry Case Studies
07/28/2022
Benchmark your Digital Transformation Journey with real-world case studies from the casting and machining industry
Discuss the ROI value proposition and business case justification
Offer the audience best practice advice on “what have we learned” and “what can we improve” during the digital journey
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August
2
2022
Die Casting Process, Die, and Die Casting Machine
08/02/2022
This course will address both hot and cold chamber die casting processes and the terminology associated with die casting. The die casting process relies on a steel mold to hold the shape of the metal. In this section the components of the die will be reviewed. In addition, the die cast machine system will be explored.
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August
3
2022
Closing the Die and Injecting the Metal
08/03/2022
This course will address the hydraulics and mechanisms used to close the die casting machine and keep it closed during injection. Once the machine is closed the shot end of the machine will inject the molten metal into the cavity. The systems for injecting the metal; along with the requirements will be discussed.
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August
4
2022
Controls, Setup and SMED
08/04/2022
This course will address the controls for operating the die casting machine. It will also review the process for setting up the die and machine. In addition, the Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) process will be taught.
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August
9
2022
Startup/Shutdown Procedures, and Normal Operation
08/09/2022
This course will address the general procedures for starting up and shutting down a die. It will also review what to do, and be aware of, to ensure the normal operation of the die continues.
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August
10
2022
Eliminating Casting Defects
08/10/2022
This course will address the defects found in high pressure die casting and what can be done to eliminate these defects from an operator's point of view.
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August
11
2022
Safety
08/11/2022
This course will address safety concerns for operators in die casting environments. Environmental hazards, PPE, and hazard communication will be reviewed.
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