Elevate Your Skills with NADCA's Upcoming Training Courses

Are you looking to enhance your expertise and stay ahead in the world of die casting? Look no further than the upcoming training courses offered by the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA)! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in the industry, our courses are designed to provide valuable insights and practical skills to help you excel in your career.

Here's what we have lined up for you:

Die Casting Defects
Date: May 21, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $300 Corporate Members, $345 Individual Members and $405 for Non-Members
Description: This one-day course focuses on identifying, diagnosing, and correcting die casting defects. Gain valuable knowledge and techniques to ensure the production of quality castings through effective process control and operations management.

Engineering Die Casting Dies Course
Date: May 22-23, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Two-day program)
Fee: $600 Corporate Members, $690 Individual Members and $810 for Non-Members
Description: The die casting die has four basic functions: 1. To hold the molten metal in the shape of the desired casting; 2. To provide means for the molten metal to get into the space where it is to be held in the desired shape; 3. To remove heat from the molten metal to solidify the metal; and 4. To provide for the removal of the solidified casting. The overall goal is to design a die that will produce high quality castings efficiently and that is based on sound economic principles.
This course is targeted to the die casting tool designer, engineer, toolmaker and others involved in the design, construction and use of die casting dies. The course offers an understanding of what should be included in the die casting die design. The course begins with a tooling design philosophy and evolves into all the major systems that must be included in the die. Topics include parting line determination, die cavity placement and machine size requirements, dimensional requirements and capabilities, metal flow and gating considerations, heat flow in and out of the die cast cavity, including waterline placement for depth and length. Design of ejection systems and die materials.

Gating Design
Date June 4-5, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Two-day program)
Fee: $600 Corporate Members, $690 Individual Members and $810 for Non-Members
Description: A two-day program devoted to understanding and implementing a proven process for designing and calculating effective gating based on the specific feature of the die, the casting and the power performance of the machine. Workshop Summary: Gating is central to die casting technology. There is perhaps no skill more important to a die designer, a process engineer or anyone involved in the process, than the ability to design an effective gate for a die casting die. This course provides an understanding of the theory behind gating design but focuses on a practical step-by-step process to design effective gating. Five basic rules for gating are emphasized. A step-by-step procedure includes casting, gating and machine performance considerations. Basic topics of the course include gate location, gate velocity, gate area, runner design, chisel gates, fan gates, tangential gates and machine compatibility. Careful attention is paid to the methodologies and details of calculations including the use of calculators, spreadsheet templates and the gating slide rule.

Process Control & Monitoring
September 10-11, 2024T
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Two-day program)
Fee: $600 Corporate Members, $690 Individual Members and $810 for Non-Members
Description: The primary purpose of this course is to show the processing engineer and operating technician what type of control method is applicable to each of the die casting machine/die/process systems, how to measure the performance of each critical variable, compare actual performance to the desired and to adjust the actual performance to meet the desired.

Machine Maintenance: Hydraulics
Date: October 29-30, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Two-day program)
Fee: $600 Corporate Members, $690 Individual Members and $810 for Non-Members
Description: Newly updated, this comprehensive program delves into improving the performance of hydraulic systems in die casting equipment. Learn principles and best practices for implementing effective maintenance programs to optimize machine performance.

Die Casting Defects (Fall Date)
Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fee: $300 Corporate Members, $345 Individual Members and $405 for Non-Members
Description: Due to popular demand, we're offering another session of our Die Casting Defects course. Discover process factors, metallurgy issues, and troubleshooting techniques to swiftly address defects and ensure quality castings.

Operator Training Program
Date: November 19-20, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Two-day program)
Fee: $600 Corporate Members, $690 Individual Members and $810 for Non-Members
Description: Details coming soon. Stay tuned for updates on this essential training program designed to equip operators with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in die casting operations.

All courses will be held at NADCA Headquarters unless otherwise notified. Your course fees include a light breakfast, lunch, and all necessary student materials.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and connect with industry peers. Secure your spot today by registering online!

To register, visit: https://www.diecasting.org/store/events/registration.aspx?event=national24