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Expo Hours
| Monday Sept. 8 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Tuesday Sept. 9 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Wednesday Sept. 10 | 9 AM — 5 PM |
| Thursday Sept. 11 | 9 AM — 3 PM |
Venue
McCormick Place
2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
About the Expo
North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place in September 2025. 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
Forming & Fabricating
F108: Design for Manufacture – Panel Benders
*This conference session requires registration and payment.
In this comprehensive course on automated panel bending, we'll explore key design considerations and constraints essential for optimizing sheet metal fabrication processes. We'll dive into dimensional constraints, examining the impact on flange types and their bending capabilities, as well as the intricacies of designing for embosses, windows, and forms. Special attention will be given to the challenges and strategies for handling both small and large parts, ensuring efficiency and precision across all sizes. Additionally, we'll discuss the role of post-bending automation, including robotic loading and stacking, to enhance productivity and streamline operations. Join us to gain valuable insights into maximizing the potential of automated panel bending in your manufacturing projects.
About This Session
- Date: October 16, 2024
- Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Room: Room S-331 C
- Level: Intermediate
- Track: Forming & Fabricating
Speaker
Fred Cooke
Prima Power North America
Fred has 30 years of CAD/CAM experience and 20 years in the sheet metal industry. He began in Dublin, later worked as Manufacturing Engineer at Great Lakes Case and Cabinet, and now works as Systems Sales Manager at Prima Power, assisting factories in transitioning to advanced manufacturing systems. He has hands-on experience with laser, punch, brake, and panel bending, and downstream applications such as welding, powder coating, and assembly.
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. | ||
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