| Note: THIS IS A PRELIMINARY AGENDA AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. |
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COATING & LAMINATING AGENDA |
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| Time | Topic | Presenter |
FEB 23rd |
| 8:00 - 8:05 a.m. |
Opening remarks and welcome | Doug Krasucki, R.D. Specialties |
| 8:05 - 8:40 a.m. |
Substrate Cleaning and Prep - In this presentation, a variety of base cleaning methods are discussed. The
importance of starting with base that has been well prepared is emphasized, along with the importance of controlling static charge. Methods of cleaning
presented include air knife, vacuum systems, ultrasonic systems and contact systems. The relative cleaning efficiencies of these systems also is outlined. Click here for the bio. |
Dr. Ken McCarthy Clean Room, Coating Solutions |
| 8:40 - 9:15 a.m. |
Overview of Fluid Delivery Systems - In this presentation, a variety of methods to deliver coating fluid from a storage
tank to an application point are presented. Pump systems, pressure systems,
and gravity systems are described. The importance of elimination of bubbles and
controlling temperature is emphasized. Process steps of filtration, flow
measurement, and in-line mixing also are presented. Additional topics include
handling of flammable fluids, materials of construction, and clean-up methods. Click here for the bio. |
Dr. Ken McCarthy, Clean Room Coating Solutions |
| 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. |
Substrate Surface Treatment Options - Click here for the bio. |
Tom Gilbertson, Enercon |
| 9:50 - 10:10 a.m. |
Break | |
| 10:10 - 11:15 a.m. |
Coating Methods - Overview - This presentation will give an overview of the web coating process. More... Click here for the bio. |
Ed Cohen, Ed Cohen Consulting |
| 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
Coating Methods - Gravure |
John Looser, Faustel |
| 11:50 - 12:55 p.m. |
Lunch | |
| 12:55 - 1:25 p.m. |
Coating Methods - Mayer Rod Coating - After first being used in Germany in the 1880's Wire Wound Coating Rods were
popularized by Charles Mayer. Mayer's rods were first used for the manufacture of
carbon paper and spread from there. This paper will answer the question: "Why use a
100 + year old coating Process?" The simple answer is that it delivers an accurate,
smooth, repeatable coating and using it is relatively inexpensive. More... Click here for the bio. |
Doug Krasucki, R.D. Specialties, Inc. |
| 1:30 - 2:05 p.m. |
Coating Methods - Pre-Metered |
Sam Iuliano, Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC |
| 2:05 - 2:40 p.m. |
Web Coating Defects - Control and Measurement |
Peter Burggren, Wintriss Engineering |
| 2:40 - 3:15 p.m. |
Laboratory & Pilot Coating Technology - This presentation will give discuss the various technologies that are available to
produce laboratory and pilot coatings. More... Click here for the bio. |
Ed Cohen, Ed Cohen Consulting |
| 3:15 - 3:30 p.m. |
Break | |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Laminating - Keys to Laminating Success - This presentation will address the mechanical and web handling aspect of lamination and
laminator design, including the key factors to minimize problems in tensioning, wrinkling,
nipping, driving, and handling. The presentation will also include of where and why lamination is integrated with your process and review the cause and remedies of the most common web
handling related laminate defects. Click here for the bio. |
Tim Walker, TJ Walker & Associates |
| 4:30 - 5:05 p.m. |
Vendor Session |
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| 5:05 - 7:00 p.m. |
Tabletop Reception | |
FEB 24th |
| 8:00 - 8:05 a.m. |
Day Two Introduction | Doug Krasucki, R.D. Specialties |
| 8:05 - 8:40 a.m. |
Basic Industrial Drying Methods - This is a short course in conventional drying methods including heat transfer, efficiency
considerations and the pros and cons of common drying techniques. Understanding the
process impact on drying is discussed along with design and features to consider for ease
of operation. Convection drying, Infrared heating, and combination systems are covered. |
Mike Sellers, Advance Systems |
| 8:40 - 9:15 a.m. |
Optimizing Your Dryer's Performance - Are your coating and laminating dryers limiting production throughput? Are process
energy costs eating away at your profitability? Does your drying process create product
defects that result in waste or unhappy customers? If you answered yes to any of these
questions, this presentation will be of interest to you. More... Click here for the bio. |
Dan Bemi, MEGTEC Systems |
| 9:15 - 9:50 a.m. |
Successful UV Curing on Heat Sensitive Substrates - UV systems possess heat management controls that fine tune the exothermic and delivered heat in the UV curing process. This presentation will explore the various methodologies and controls that allow UV processors to cure
UV adhesives, UV inks, and UV coatings when applied to heat sensitive substrates. More... Click here for the bio. |
Juliet Midlik, Prime UV/IR Systems |
| 9:50 - 10:05 a.m. |
Break | |
| 10:05 - 10:40 a.m. |
On-Line Coating Weight Measurement - The demand for increased functionality and higher quality in multi-layer films and coated
web products is rising, resulting in more complex and costly structures. Layers and
coatings are getting thinner, production runs are shorter and line speeds are increasing. More... Click here for the bio. |
Ted Schnackertz, NDC Infrared Engineering |
| 10:40 - 11:15 a.m. |
Web Guide Selection and Application - This presentation will review the four different types of web guide control systems, how to
properly select the right guide for your application and will cover the many options that are available.
We will also cover the ten rules of web guiding and how to avoid common pitfalls and mistakes people can make when selecting, applying and operating a web guiding system. Click here for the bio. |
Ron Schmidt, Fife Corporation |
| 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. |
Web Tension and Tension Control Systems - Web tension control is often misunderstood and the many options can be confusing.
This presentation takes the mystery out of tension control and explains the basic
theories and best practices. Specifically it discusses unwinds, rewinds and point to
point applications. The presentation also covers manual, open loop and closed loop
control schemes and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Click here for the bio. |
Darrell Whiteside, MAGPOWR |
| 11:50 - 12:50 p.m. |
Lunch | |
| 12:50 - 1:25 p.m. |
Web Spreading - This presentation is meant to be a basic tutorial into why spreader rolls are needed,
their application and operating principals. More... Click here for the bio. |
Jeff Damour, Converter Accessory Corporation |
| 1:25 - 2:00 p.m. |
Rollers - Overview - Industrial precision rolls: Types; Hard chromium plating; Precision grinding; Finishes; Tolerances;
Polishing. Processing a new roll, refinishing a used roll - the steps; Knowing your precision rolls - characteristics, specifications; Knowing what your roll provider should ask, what you should ask; Saving time and money. Click here for the bio. |
Dave Johnston, Roll Technology Corp. |
| 2:00 - 2:35 p.m. |
Air Shafts / Ergonomics - The right core shaft in your application can make the difference between profitable rolls and
high scrap and rework. This presentation addresses five key performance factors to insure you
match the right shaft to your winding or unwinding application.
Ergonomics means fitting the task to the worker. This presentation reviews potential hazards in
converting operations and provides practical solutions to reduce workers' compensation claims
and improve the overall efficiency and job satisfaction of your operators. Click here for the bio. |
Sean Craig, Tidland Corporation |
| 2:35 - 3:10 p.m. |
Roller Alignment - Choosing from the wide range of tools and techniques for precisely aligning production equipment can present a daunting task when selecting a company to provide you with equipment alignment services.
Having a clear understanding your needs and the corresponding technologies will help in the selection of the best vendor. |
Phil McCarthy, PRUFTECHNIK Service, Inc. |
| 3:10 - 3:15 p.m. |
Conference Evaluation and Closing | Doug Krasucki, R.D. Specialties |
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