Society of Manufacturing Engineers - SME

Welcome!

As the leading resource of manufacturing information, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is pleased to present sessions at the IMTS 2008 Manufacturing Business & Technology Forum.

SME supports all efforts that provide opportunities for manufacturing professionals to gather information and meet other professionals. Since the goals of IMTS are consistent with and support SME's goals for the manufacturing community, we are honored to be part of this event. ~Mr. Mark Tomlinson, Executive Director & General Manager, SME

Forum Educational Description

SME organized sessions will focus on leading technologies, strategies and tools to improve product and operations, including:

Emerging technologies and trends in machining
Emerging technologies and trends in grinding
Emerging technologies and trends in metal cutting fluids
Lean manufacturing
Cell design
Value stream mapping
Standardized work
Set up reduction

View the Forum Registration information and plan to attend IMTS 2008 now.

Session Schedule

Please review the list of conferences we're offering, and we hope to see you at IMTS.

SESSION TITLE	HANDOUTS
Tuesday, September 9
Roadmap to Lean	handout
Driving Design & Performance Innovation with Advanced Surface and Edge Finishing Solutions	handout
New Metal Cutting Techniques Applied to Current Market Trends	handout
Advances in Tapping Systems	handout
Common Problems and Solutions in Cutting Tools Implementation Practice in the Setting of Automotive Powertrain Plant System Outlook	handout
Selecting the Appropriate Lean Building Blocks	handout
Machinability of Compacted Graphite Iron	handout
Innovative Machining Technology	handout
Metrology Issues as They Apply to Metal Cutting	handout
New Lean Tools VR and Animation Technology for Tool and Die Shop Profitability	handout
On-Machine Probing Techniques Effects on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)	handout
Wednesday, September 10
Overview and Trends Water Dilutable Metalworking Fluids	handout
Lean Building Block: 5S	handout
Changing the Game Rules - CO2 Machining Fluid Technology	handout
Flood, MQL & Dry Drilling Tests in 4140 Steel	handout
Lean Building Block: Value Stream Mapping	handout
Preformed Emulsion Technology	handout
Lean Building Block: Setup Reduction	handout
Water Filtration and Oil Separation	handout
Issues with Dry and Near-Dry Machining	handout
Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) is a Key Technology to Lower Manufacturing Costs for Automotive, Aerospace, Defense and Other Industries	handout
Lean Building Block: Lean Cell Design	handout
Foam Arrest Control Action	handout
Thursday, September 11
Abrasive Finishing Processes, Systems and Solutions: State-of-the Art and Emerging Needs	handout
New Strategies for a New Century	handout
Lean Management - The Missing Starting Point	handout
Choosing Correct Grinding Parameters	handout
Surface Roughness Measurement and Design Specifications	handout
Part and People Flow Diagramming Methods Using Software Tools	handout
Skipping to the Next Step - CANCELLED
CBN Grinding of Bimetallic Materials with Water-Based Fluids	handout
Converting Difficult Machining Applications to Grinding	handout
5S+1 - The High Performance Visual Shop Floor	handout
Adapting Lean to High Mix and Process Industries	handout
Honing Diesel Engines of Compacted Graphite Iron Casting	handout
Combining Processes Leads to High Productivity with Fine Finishes	handout
Visual Documentation Made Easy

Conference Contact for SME

For more information on the SME sessions, please contact the SME Call Center:
Phone: 1-800-733-4763 or 313-425-3000
Email: service@sme.org.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

The SME is the worlds leading professional society advancing manufacturing knowledge and influencing more than half a million manufacturing professionals annually. Through its communities, publications, expositions and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and keeps manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies. Headquartered in Michigan, SME has members in more than 70 countries and represents manufacturing practitioners across all industries.

Visit SME's web site for more information http://www.sme.org.