At IMTS 2012, taking place September 10-15, 2012 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, Seco Tools will reinforce its total customer commitment through a highly interactive booth environment. Each day of IMTS, Seco will host hour-long Knowledge Bar sessions, starting at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., in booth W-1564 where the company’s cutting tool experts will meet with show attendees in a forum-based setting to share their vast knowledge and present on a variety of metalworking topics.
Additionally, as part of the Knowledge Bar, visitors to the Seco booth will have opportunities to sit down with company applications experts for one-on-one informal discussions. Attendees can present their individual machining challenges and gain valuable advice as well as learn how to overcome those challenges through the incorporation of advanced cutting tool technology.
“Strong customer relationships have always been the cornerstone of Seco’s operations, and these Knowledge Bars are just one of the many ways in which we listen to, understand and address our customers’ unique business needs,” says Lisa Seidl, marketing communications manager for Seco.
Knowledge Bar Schedule
Monday, Sept. 10
9:30 a.m. – Mike Smith and Ken Bellinger
“Machine Tools and Cutting Tools: Achieving the Synergy You Need”
11:30 a.m. – Gary Meyers and Scott Causey
“Composites Holemaking: Balancing Quality and Productivity”
Tuesday, Sept. 11
9:30 a.m. – Gary Meyers
“Milling Strategies: Determining How to Get More from Your Tools”
11:30 a.m. – Don Graham
“Titanium Trends: Looking at the Future of Aerospace Machining”
Wednesday, Sept. 12
9:30 a.m. – Don Graham and Tim Aydt
“Coating Technology: Maximizing Performance Through New Innovations”
11:30 a.m. – Dave Todd
“Aerospace Developments: Understanding Where the Industry's Going”
Thursday, Sept. 13
9:30 a.m. – Don Graham and Scott Turner
“Optimal Holemaking: Analyzing and Refining Tool Performance”
11:30 a.m. - Todd Miller
“Negative Milling Cutters: Applying Modern Geometries for Impressive Results”
Friday, Sept. 14
9:30 a.m. – Don Halas
“Heavy Duty Threading: Tackling Challenging Oil Field Applications”
11:30 a.m. – Chad Miller
“Hard Turning or Grinding: Making the Right Call for Your Operations”
Saturday, Sept. 15
9:30 a.m. - Todd Miller
“Negative Milling Cutters: Applying Modern Geometries for Impressive Results”
11:30 a.m. – Eric Gardner
“Milling Strategies: Determining How to Get More from Your Tools”
Knowledge Bar seating is limited. Those interested in attending one or more of the sessions should register in advance at www.secotools.com/imtsknowledge. Snacks will be provided before the 9:30 a.m. sessions and after the 11:30 a.m. sessions.
In addition to these Knowledge Bar sessions, Seco will meet the increased productivity demands of various manufacturers, from aerospace to windpower to automotive to medical, by showcasing a broad range of innovative metal cutting solutions and diverse technologies for milling, turning and holemaking applications in its booth.