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Sintering Seminar Classroom

Powder Metallurgy Sintering Seminar

Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, Pennsylvania

November 15-16, 2022

One of the industry's most popular programs, the Powder Metallurgy Sintering Seminar is only offered every two years.

 

Register for the Sintering Seminar

 

Learn from industry experts about:

  • Sintering parts at normal or elevated sintering temperatures
  • Increased productivity by reducing rework and scrap
  • Improving properties of PM parts with sintering
  • The latest equipment capabilities
  • Troubleshooting sintering problems
  • Efficiency in daily sintering operations
  • Debinding and sintering of MIM and Metal AM components

 

Register by October 7, 2022, to save with advance rates.

 

SEMINAR REGISTRATION FEES
       By Oct. 7      After Oct. 7
MPIF member $950 $1,050
APMI member $1,050 $1,150
Non-member $1,250 $1,350

 

For registration questions, contact Stephanie Schember, 609-452-7700 ext 114.

 


Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel

SOLD OUT

 

If you need help finding alternate hotel options, please email Stephanie Schember at MPIF sschember@mpif.org


DAILY SCHEDULE

 

Tuesday November 14

7:00–7:45 a.m. Breakfast and Registration (Room 108)
7:45 a.m.–Noon Presentations
Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 5:15 P.M. Presentations

Wednesday November 15

7:00–7:45 a.m. Breakfast and Registration (Room 108)
7:45 a.m.–Noon Presentations
Noon–1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 5:15 P.M. Presentations

PROGRAM

CO-CHAIRS:  Mark Saline, Gasbarre Products, Inc.
Raymond Serafini, PMT, Messer North America

Theory and Practices of Conventional PM Sintering and High-Temperature Sintering
Carl Blais, Laval University, Québec City, Canada
A deep dive into the science of sintering.

Using Metallography Techniques to Study Sintering in Ferrous PM Materials
Conventional Sintering Furnaces
Thomas F. Murphy, FAPMI, Hoeganaes Corporation
PM properties the result of Microstructure, Density, Composition and Alloy Method.

Conventional Sintering Furnaces
Mark Saline, Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems
A walk through the sintering furnace and its design.

High Temperature Continuous Sintering Furnaces
Jim Neill, CM Furnaces, Inc.
A review of high temperature furnace design and materials.

Advancements and Options for Sintering Furnaces
Stephen L. Feldbauer, Abbott Furnace Company
How has the design of furnaces changed to keep up with the industry’s advances in material properties?

Achieving High Performance through the Use of High Temperature Sintering
Thomas F. Murphy, FAPMI, Hoeganaes Corporation
Lower alloy materials with improved mechanical properties are possible.
 

Optimizing the Design of Sintering Furnace Belts
Richard D. Riva II, Wire-Mesh Products Inc.    
Understanding furnace belt specifications and reasons behind belt damage. 

Fundamentals of Vacuum Sintering
Mark Saline, Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems
Vacuum furnace design, advantages, and applications.

Safety, Production and Role of Sintering Furnace Atmospheres
Raymond Serafini, PMT, Messer Industrial Gases
Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Endothermic, Exothermic, DA, Methanol - why so many? 

Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance of Furnace Atmospheres for PM Sintering
John Dwyer, Air Products
Knowing how to prevent quality issues by maintaining your furnace.

Introduction to AIAG CQl-9 and CQI-29
Stephen L. Feldbauer, Abbott Furnace Company
Review of Special Process Assessments CQI-9: Heat Treat System and CQI-29: Brazing System and how they affect process controls. 

Conventional Sintering of Ferrous Materials
Roland T. Warzel III, North American Höganäs Co.
Examination of properties attained during sintering.

Sintering of Stainless Steel
Roland T. Warzel III, North American Höganäs Co.
Delubrication, carbide formation, mechanical performance, corrosion resistance, the challenges of sintering Stainless Steel components. 

Sintering Processes for Nonferrous Materials
Wayne Daye, Kymera International
Batch, Continuous, Vacuum, Liquid Phase, Solid State Sintering - choose correctly when processing nonferrous materials.  

Sintering Refractory Metals
Gary Rozak, H.C. Starck
What are refractory materials and how are they sintered.

Sintering in Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
Mathew Bulger, ATPM Consulting
A review of the MIM process from molding to sintering.   Why alloy selection is critical for proper MIM sintering.  

Debinding & Sintering of Metal Additive Manufactured Components
Mathew Bulger, ATPM Consulting

GENERAL & HOTEL INFORMATION

Seminar Sponsor

MPIF is a federation of independent trade associations representing companies engaged in the application of powder metallurgy, including manufacturers of PM parts, metal powders, and PM processing equipment.


Registration Fee includes:

Seminar registration includes over $450 of e-publications related to Sintering Theory, Equipment and Technical Literature on Powder Metallurgy Sintering along with a Certificate of Seminar completion. Links to e-publications will be sent prior to the start of the seminar.


Advanced Registration

Take advantage of special pre-registration discounts by registering advance. Registration and payment must be received by Friday, October 7, 2022, to qualify for the reduced rates. If you do not receive an acknowledgement by e-mail within 10 business days, please contact Stephanie Schember.

If you are registering multiple people from your organization, please contact Stephanie Schember for a paper registration form.


Seminar Cancellation Policy:

Registration fees will be refunded in full if a written request is received no later than Friday, November 11, 2022. Thereafter, written requests received up to Friday, October 14, 2022, will be subject to a $325 cancellation fee.  Registrants who fail to attend, and have not cancelled as noted above, are liable for the entire registration fee.


Special Needs: Attendees that require special arrangements or have a special need (dietary or physical), please contact Diane Haggerty (dhaggerty@mpif.org) in advance so that arrangements can be made.


Restrictions on Recording: No photography, or audio or video recording of presentations is permitted.


Code of Conduct Policy

Presenters, Vendors and all other Attendees at MPIF/APMI/CPMT events are expected to comply with instructions from staff members and are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a courteous, professional and respectful manner, refraining from language and conduct that might bring discredit upon themselves, their organizations, and MPIF/APMI/CPMT. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to disrupting the businesslike atmosphere, harassment, discrimination, inappropriate language, failing to comply with local, state, and federal laws, and conduct that puts themselves and others at risk. This code of conduct applies to both official activities of the event and its program as well as to any informal and social activities taking place in connection with the event. Presenters, and any other Attendees who do not comply with this code of conduct may be removed from the event and barred from attending future MPIF/APMI/CPMT sponsored or co-sponsored events.


Hotel Accommodations: Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel is SOLD OUT.

If you need help finding alternate hotel options, please email Stephanie Schember at MPIF sschember@mpif.org