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Forging Automation 101 Workshop & Plant Tours

Forging Automation 101 Workshop & Plant Tours
Forging Automation 101 
Workshop & Plant Tours
August 24-25, 2022
Kent State University
Stark Conference Center
North Canton, OH

This workshop is specifically developed to give forgers a first-hand look into how robotics and automation can help forging companies increase productivity, lower costs and improve workplace safety. Topics will include programming robots, automation of induction heating systems, automation in gas fired heat treat and forging operations, the lean side of automation, benefits of automated material handling and more. 

Location:
Kent State - Stark Conference Center
6000 Frank Avenue, NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Scheduled Plant Tours (Transportation & PPE provided):

Canton Drop Forge
4575 Southway Street, SW
Canton, OH 44706

Canton Drop Forge is a leading developer and manufacturer of closed die forgings and drop forgings for high-performance applications. They blend well-established processes with modern methods to meet the forging needs of major corporations around the world and across several industries, including aerospace forgings, ground transportation and locomotive forging, oilfield forging, power generation and more.

M.K. Morse
1101 Eleventh Street, SE
Canton, OH 44707

M.K. Morse sawing solution products are manufactured in Canton, Ohio, in one of the industry's most advanced production facilities. This facility has undergone a number of expansions over the years as they developed their unique integrated manufacturing approach that helps them ship most orders for standard stock products within 24 hours.

In addition to this plant, there are M.K. Morse warehouses in California, Canada, England, Finland and India. M.K. Morse products are available to professional contractors through a worldwide network of professional contractor and industrial supply distributors.

Hotel Accommodations:
FIA has arranged a discounted room rate of $119/night at the Courtyard By Marriott in North Canton. Click here to make your room reservations, or call (330) 494-6494 and mention the Forging Industry Association. The deadline to book your hotel room at the discounted rate is August 11, 2022. Reservations made after this date are subject to hotel rates and availability.

Courtyard By Marriott
4375 Metro Circle, NW
North Canton, OH 44720

Cost to Attend:          FIA Member:          Non-member: 
  $795  $995 

***The deadline to register for this event is August 11, 2022. Registrations will not be accepted after this date.***

Questions:
For questions concerning registration, or to submit a paper registration form, please contact Kathy Edwards by email at kathy@forging.org or by phone at (216) 781-6260.

Cancellation:
Registration Fees are non-refundable. Individual substitutions are allowed and must be submitted in writing by August 14, 2022.

Please Note:
No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full.

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When
8/24/2022 9:30 AM - 8/25/2022 11:30 AM
Where
Kent State - Stark Conference Center 6000 Frank Avenue, NW North Canton, OH 44720 UNITED STATES