63rd Technical Conference & Exposition AGENDA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. REGISTRATION 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. WELCOME INTRODUCTION
8:10 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. AWARDS CEREMONY 2016 Casting Contest, Innovator of the Year, Hall of Honor and Honorary Member Awards Tim Sullivan, Esq. Hitchiner Manufacturing, ICI Director, Awards Committee Chairman
8:40 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 2016 INTERN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Russ Rosmait, Pittsburg State University, ICI Academic Advisor
9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Get It On! What It Means to Lead the Way
Keni Thomas, US Army Ranger The Ranger motto is Rangers Lead the Way. Leadership is the core of every skill developed as a Ranger. But, leadership is not a position but rather an example set by every Ranger. Whether approaching the beaches of Normandy or the mountain ranges of Afghanistan, the world is made better when leadership is owned by each member of the team. Keni Thomas’ stories of Task Force Ranger are extraordinary examples of leadership. And, the stories are not about Generals, Colonels or Captains. For example, Private David Floyd was in charge of one person that day - himself. But his leadership and example saved lives. In the pace of life, it is easy to lose perspective on our value to others. Make no mistake: Your presence is crucial! The individuals to the left and right are directly affected by the result of your actions. Each team is a puzzle with invaluable pieces. When you raise your hand or assume a task, you have put on the “uniform”. Duty follows that responsibility. Good is never enough because better is expected. Keni Thomas helps attendees see themselves in the light of extraordinary. It is a choice made by many each day to impact those around them. It is the ultimate definition of LEADING THE WAY...
10:20 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Coffee Break sponsored by Paramelt 20 ❘ October 2016 ®
10:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Paper No. 1
Novel Approaches on Unfilled Pattern Wax Development Alfred P. Kaulius, Jr., Paramelt, Booth 419 Filled pattern waxes have long dominated modern invest casting
practice, offering excellent dimensional control, optimized rheology & acceptable dewax performance. Recently, however, certain negative factors associated with current filler variants (cost / environmental concerns /reclaimability, for instance) have refocused interest in unfilled (or lightly filled) blends. In response, Paramelt has developed & refined a range of unfilled
waxes that can effectively compete with traditional filled blends. This paper considers the design philosophies & technical challenges involved & presents sound evidence that clearly demonstrates the technical capabilities and ongoing progress of these new products. It goes on to show how these materials can be tuned to address requirements in the various investment casting market segments. Additional work on the progress of novel investment casting wax formulations will also be addressed.
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Paper No. 2
Trends and Technologies for a Better Shell Michael Kugelgen, MK Technology GmbH, Booth 526 1. New claw with self-cleaning technology for less wear and vibration. 2. Automatic shuttle with laser orientation for a smooth transport. 3. Premix of slurry with turbine for a fast and equal preparation. 4. Sander with new dust vent and air curtain for a clean operation and smooth sand-coating.
5. Autoclave with aerodynamic tricks and better control for a gentle dewaxing.
6. Booster for a perfect ambience and surrounding during the shell-drying.
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