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Session 1: Forging Dies and Acquisition Processes
Location: C 124 (Greater Columbus Convention Center)
(Please check final room assignments on-site).
Session Description: This session will focus on process design and product functionality to reduce the manufacturing lead time. The ability to predict die wear and dimensional functionality, the rapid prototyping of forging dies. The development of customer driven acquisition and supplier qualification systems. The session will highlight the reduction in lead time and unit costs when these processes are implemented.

Session Chair:Mr. Geoffrey Bolton MSI MECHFORGE, Doncaster, United Kingdom
8:30 AMDie Wear Prediction using the Upper Bound Element Technique and Heat Transfer Analysis
9:00 AMPrototype Forging Dies - A New Marketing Weapon
9:30 AMPRO-FORGE: A Teamed Design and Acquisition Process for Forgings
10:00 AMImplications of NORSOK M-650 Standard in the Offshore Industry