Organizers:
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Industry expert, Jay Waddell, will lead the Heavy-Gauge/Cut-Sheet workshop with special guest speakers to be announced. Topics include advances in raw materials and sheet extrusion, heating and cooling the sheet, forming, trimming, and handling the part. Advanced session on raw materials, rheological properties, specialty sheet, part, mold and plug assist design, heating technology, advanced forming techniques, trimming technology, assembly methods and diagnostic tools. Hands-on sessions include thermoforming process techniques and troubleshooting, materials testing and sheet extrusion basics.