SEMINAR PROGRAM
| DAY 1 BASIC AT-A-GLANCE: | DAY 2 ADVANCED AT-A-GLANCE: |
| Classroom Training: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Classroom Training: 8:00 AM - Noon |
| Group Lunch: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Group Lunch: Noon – 1:00 PM |
| Plant Tour: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Classroom Training: 1:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Networking Reception: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM |
Day 1 Basic Agenda
8:00 - 8:05 a.m. Opening Welcome and Introductions
8:05 - 8:45 a.m. Electrocoat Process
Speaker: TBD, BASF Corporation
- Terminology
- Types of E-Coat
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Pretreatment Considerations
Speaker: David George, Henkel Corporation
- Pretreatment system
- Cleaning
- Phosphating
- Rinsing
- DI systems
9:45 - 10:25 a.m. Electrocoat Tank / Equipment Considerations
Speaker: Darrel Uhde, George Koch Sons, LLC
- Electrocoat tank
- Circulation system
- Anode system
- Anolyte System
- Ultrafiltration
- Post rinse
- Cure oven
10:25 - 10:40 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:40 - 11:20 a.m. Material Handling Options
Speaker: Brad Andreae, Therma-Tron-X
- Racking
- Monorail systems
- Hoist systems
- Square transfer
Speaker: Charles Orr, BASF Corporation
- Paint control parameters & causes
- Appearance characteristics
- Performance characteristics
- Corrosion resistance
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Preventative Maintenance
Speaker: Rodger Talbert, Talbert Consulting Inc.
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. New Developments
Speaker: Jim Gezo, PPG Industries
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Group Lunch
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Plant Tour
Max Coating was established in Birmingham, Alabama in 2003 to provide electrocoat services to the growing automotive supply chain that has sprung up around the Mercedes, Honda and Hyundai assembly plants, putting Alabama on the automotive map. An ISO9001:2000 certified company, Max Coating operates a 12 stage square transfer indexing ecoat system using the latest in lead free, chrome free, low HAPS, high-edge coverage technologies. Max Coating’s dedication to quality and customer service has encouraged additional service offerings of powder coat, shot blasting, parts washing and light assembly.
We'll arrive back at the Holiday Inn by 4:00 p.m.
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Networking Reception
Unwind after an interesting, engaging day and meet the experts. Ask questions specific to your process, network with future business partners, and enjoy light snacks and drinks.
Day 2 Advanced Program Agenda
8:00 - 8:05 a.m. Opening Welcome
8:05 - 8:35 a.m. Economics of Efficiency
Speaker: Rodger Talbert, Talbert Consulting Inc.
- What is Efficiency?
- Costs associated
- Cost breakdown...where do we start?
8:35 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Exposure of Energy, Waste, and Cost Savings in Process
Speakers: Terry Giles, Henkel Corporation, Joe Subda, DuPont, David Myers, Luvata Electrofin
Industry experts will work through a System Schematic identifying the different areas of energy, waste and cost savings throughout the electrocoating process.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Exposure of Energy, Waste, and Cost Savings in Process (cont.)
Speakers: Terry Giles, Henkel Corporation, Joe Subda, DuPont, David Myers, Luvata Electrofin
Industry experts will work through a System Schematic identifying the different areas of energy, waste and cost savings throughout the electrocoating process.
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Group Lunch
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Production EfficiencySpeaker: Ted Duda, Therma-Tron-X
- Part objectives
- Rack development
- Loading and unloading
- Rack maintenance
1:45 - 3:00 p.m. Process Defects and Troubleshooting
Speaker: Jim Gezo, PPG Industries
- Troubleshooting
- Online trials
- Common E-coat defects
- Not-so-common defects
3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Retrofitting Considerations / Case Study
Speaker: Steve Whitehead, George Koch Sons, LLC
- Updating devices
- Paint conversion
- Adding heat
- Updating grounding system
- Automating controls
- Increasing production
4:15 - 5:00 p.m. Conclusion / Q & A