2012 Powder Coating Workshop

2012 POWDER COATING WORKSHOP
"OLD SCHOOL MEETS HIGH TECH"

Las Vegas

Seattle

Detroit

Toronto

Charlotte

Dallas

CLASS LOCATIONS

Feb 22-23, 2012-Las Vegas, NV

Class Location & Official Hotel:
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino

129 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 385.7111

*Meeting Rates $42, $52 & $72/night before January 22, 2012

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Mar 27-28, 2012-Seattle, WA

Class Location & Official Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites

19621 International Blvd.
SeaTac, WA 98188
(206) 824.3200

*Ask for Illinois Tool Works Rate
($99/night before Feb 27, 2012)

May 1-2, 2012-Novi, MI

Class Location & Official Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express Detroit-Novi

39675 Twelve Mile Road
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 344.8204

*Ask for ITW Gema Meeting Rate
($89/night before Apr 15, 2012)

Aug 1-2, 2012-Toronto, CAN

Class Location & Official Hotel:
Hampton Inn & Suites Airport

3279 Caroga Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
CAN L4V 1A3
(905) 671.4730

*Ask for ITW Gema Meeting Rate
($114/night before Jul 11, 2012)

Sep 18-19, 2012-Concord, NC

Class Location & Official Hotel:
Hampton Inn Concord/Kannapolis

612 Dickens Place NE
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 793.9700

*Ask for ITW Group Code: ITW/SMERF
($89/night before Aug 26, 2012)

Nov 7-8, 2012-Arlington, TX

Class Location & Official Hotel:
Comfort Suites

411 W. Road to Six Flags
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-8700

*Ask for ITW Gema Meeting Rate
($89.99/night before Oct 23, 2012)

2012 Classes:

Feb 22-23, 2012: Las Vegas, NV - (Closed For Registration)
Mar 27-28, 2012: Seattle, WA - (Closed For Registration)
May 1-2, 2012: Detroit (Novi), MI - (Closed For Registration)
Aug 1-2, 2012: Toronto, Canada
Sep 18-19, 2012: Charlotte (Concord), NC
Nov 7-8, 2012: Dallas (Arlington), TX

INSTRUCTORS

Training is conducted by experts in the powder coating industry:

Diane Patterson, Enthone
A.J. Smotherman, Gema
Travis Stirewalt, TIGER Drylac USA, Inc.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This workshop is designed for powder coating attendees with varying levels of experience¡whether you have beginner, intermediate, or advanced powder coating knowledge - this workshop will improve your skills and understanding of all aspects of powder coating. Instructed by experts in the powder coating industry, this intensive two-day course uses "Old School" know-how with proven best practices and the latest technology solutions.

This workshop will cover topics such as:

Powder manufacturing, chemistry and selection
Pretreatment
Equipment selection, application issues and maintenance
Oven and cure issues
Troubleshooting & tricks of the trade

Join us for two days of intense training and gain a better understanding of the entire powder coating process. If you want your operation to be more productive and efficient, sign up today!

HOW TO REGISTER

You can register online by clicking here. Classroom space is limited, so register today! For questions or to register by phone or mail, please contact Karen Walters at kwalters@gema.us.com or (317) 298-5072.

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WORKSHOP DETAILS

Workshop Fee: $250.00/person for early registration or $350.00/person within one week of class (must be paid in advance). If registering within one week of class you must call Karen Walters at (317) 298.5072 to register.

Class Schedule: 2 day workshop (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily)

Fee Includes: Tuition, workshop manual, certificate of completion, lunch for both days

Travel: Travel arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of the attendee (be sure to ask for our negotiated hotel rates)

Right of Refusal: We reserve the right to deny attendance to registrants that are direct competitors or distributors/resellers of competitive equipment to our instructors.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

	Day 1		Day 2
8:00 a.m.	Registration
8:30 a.m. Morning Session	Powder Manufacturing What you need to know about the manufacturing of powder coatings. Manufacturing processes and basic raw material issues. Types of powders that can be produced and limitations. Powder Chemistries What formulations of powders are available? Important for all coaters¡what powders are better for specific applications? Technical data for individual powders will be discussed at length, in addition to strengths and weaknesses. Powder Coating Equipment This session discusses all topics of part handling and processes throughout your powder line¡from the dry off oven, through cure oven, and everything in between. Additional topics covered are air quality, powder delivery methods, filters, blasting, guns, hoses and anything else you need to know about powder coating equipment.	8:00 a.m. Morning Session	Pretreatment for Powder Coating (Continued from Day 1) Powder Application and Troubleshooting Detailed session, focusing on the application of powder coating to substrates from both a batch and automated perspective. Single coat applications, double coat, and re-coat applications are also addressed. What happens when powder problems arise and how to overcome them (equipment, formulation, and pretreatment issues). Other items addressed include technical tricks, specialty finishes, primers, epoxy repair kits, blends, metallics, clear coatings and specialty coatings.
12:00	LUNCH Lunch will be provided for all attendees	12:00	LUNCH Lunch will be provided for all attendees
1:00 p.m. Afternoon Session	Powder Coating Equipment (Continued from morning session) Pretreatment for Powder Coating Pretreatment and cure are critical to achieving a successful result. This session will cover the types of pretreatments available on the market: chromates, non-chromates, iron and zinc phosphates, as well as the new technologies. Learn about pretreatment application methods (including spray wand, immersion, and conveyorized washers). Troubleshooting for equipment, chemistry, and quality testing will also be discussed.	1:00p.m. Afternoon Session	Management Issues Session is beneficial for plant managers, purchasing agents, and shop owners. How to Purchase Powder Wisely Session goes through the process of purchasing powder and exposes the smoke and mirror tricks used in the market place. Specific gravity, transfer efficiency, applied cost and powder selection are addressed. Also includes proper calculations for comparing powders. Job Costing/Processing Learn some of the "best practices" used in the market place. While we can never tell you what you should charge to coat parts, we can give you a better idea of how to calculate how much a part costs you to process. Health & Safety Details regarding Fire Marshalls, OSHA, EPA, and other safety and environmental organizations. What codes should you be aware of and the importance of planning.
5:00 p.m.	End of Day 1	5:00 p.m.	End of Day 2