Join Us in Orlando
Expo Hours
| Tuesday Oct 15 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Wednesday Oct 16 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Thursday Oct 17 | 9 AM — 4 PM |
Venue
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
About the Expo
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to Orange County Convention Center in October 2024. FABTECH provides a convenient "one stop shop" venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.
North America's Largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding and Finishing Event
Cutting
F68: Cutting Strategies with Abrasive Waterjet
Attendees will learn about key shape cutting strategies with abrasive waterjet. The presenter will share common shaping and material challenges with strategies and solutions to eliminate part errors, heat affected zone mitigation, cost effective cutting, and scrap minimization. The presentation will cover common materials like mild stainless steel and aluminum as well as composites, glass, and exotic metals.
About This Session
- Date: October 16, 2024
- Time: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
- Room: Room S-322
- Level: Intermediate
- Track: Cutting
- Price: See Pricing »
Speaker
Ky Apodaca
OMAX
Ky Apodaca, a seasoned waterjet technician with over 15 years of experience, leads operations at the OMAX Advanced Technology Center in Kent, Washington. Their expertise lies in precision waterjet cutting, and collaborating with engineers and clients. Previously, Ky worked at Metal Supermarkets and Hydroslice, mastering waterjet technology. They excel in machine operation, material knowledge, and safety protocols.
FABTECH Conference
Tracks: 3D/Additive, Automation, Cutting, Laser, Forming & Fabricating, Job Shop, Lean, Management, Marketing & Sales, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Stamping, Workforce Development
| Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
| Workshops | $499 | $599 |
| Best Value Full Conference (5-8 Sessions)
| $795 | $900 |
CCAI Finishing Conference
| CCAI Finishing Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
| 2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
| 3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
| 4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
AWS Welding Conference
| AWS Welding Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price* |
|---|---|---|
| One-Hour Sessions (W7, W8) | FREE | FREE |
| Two-Hour Sessions (W1, W2, W12, W13, W14) | $95 | $150 |
| Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
| Half-Day Sessions (W3, W10, W15) | $345 | $430 |
| Full-Day Sessions (W4, W6, W9, W11) | $565 | $665 |
| Professional Program (W16) | $395 | $495 |
| *Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership. | ||
Become a Member
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