Metalform’s
technology explosion
Tradeshow returns to Rosemont
Editor’s Note: This information, current as of Jan. 10, 2007, was obtained from the show
Web site, www.metalform.com, and from the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA).
Every effort has been made to obtain information from the show sponsor to ensure accuracy.
For the most accurate, up-to-date information, visit the show Web site or refer to the directory
distributed at the show.
Metalform 2007, sponsored by the Precision Metalforming
Association (PMA), will be held March 25-28 at the Donald E.
Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Expo hours are
Sunday, March 25, 12 p.m.-5:00 p.m.; Monday, March 26, 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday, March 27, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and Wednesday,
March 28, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Metalform ’07 Educational Conference
The educational conference offers 25 technical tracks covering topics such as
press technology, die design, automation, and high-strength steel. Presentations range from fundamentals for beginners to advanced concepts for experienced metal formers. Sessions will run Monday, March 26, through
Wednesday, March 28.
Monday’s track topics are sensors and control systems; tooling; safety; press
technology; welding; in-die value added; sensor fundamentals; Die Clinic: The
tooling; and assembly.
Tuesday’s tracks are advanced sensors and control systems; working with
high-strength steel; servo press technology; lean manufacturing; alternative
manufacturing processes; fabricating; shop floor to top floor—traceability and
control; material/parts handling; and high-strength steels.
Wednesday’s tracks are transfer stamping: high-speed stamping; roll forming;
and progressive tooling.
Registration
Online registration for the show is available at www.metalform.com. For registration information, contact PMA.
Note: The advertiser listing is provided as a service and was compiled from the exhibitor list
posted on the show sponsor’s Web site. The publisher does not assume liability for errors or
omissions.
Please visit these FABRICATOR advertisers at MetalForm 2007
ARKU Coil Systems Inc. — www.arku-coil-systems.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1824
Beckwood Press Co. — www.beckwoodpress.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1115
Coe Press Equipment Corp. — www.cpec.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0822
Flow International Corp. — www.flowcorp.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1700
The Heim Group — www.theheimgroup.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0645
Industrial Magnetics Inc. — www.magnetics.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1653
JobBOSS— www.jobboss.com.................................2054
Mate Precision Tooling — www.mate.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0253
Norwalk Innovation Inc. — www.norwalkinnovation.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1015
PennEngineering® — www.pemnet.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1519
SEYI Presses Inc. — www.seyiamerica.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0323
TRUMPFInc.— www.us.trumpf.com.............................0313
