SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(as of May 28, 2008) 

All events will take place in the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Registration Open
     
TUESDAY, September 23
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM  Registration Open
     
9:00 AM – Noon Technical Conference Sessions
   Introduction to Powder
  Custom Coaters Roundtable
  Heavy Equipment Moves to Powder Coating
  Electrocoating 101:  What You Need To Know! 
  What is Porcelain Enamel? 
  Lean Finishing Cells
 
 
Understanding and Using Coating Thickness Testing Gauges  
  Military Applications 
 
 
Expanded Uses for High Edge Protective Electrocoat  
 
 
A Good Idea Comes of Age: Water Reduction and Re-Use for Cost Savings 
     
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Show Floor Open
     
WEDNESDAY, September 24
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open
   
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Technical Conference Sessions
  Advanced Powder / Troubleshooting 
  Batch/Manual Coating 
   Case Histories 
  The Ins and Outs of IR & IR Applications  
  Basic Porcelain Enameling Technology   
  Electrocoating in Multiple Colors
     
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Show Floor Open
Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch
     
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM  Technical Conference Sessions
  Ovens & Curing
 
 
Transparent Color and Clear Coatings for Decorative Applications
  Emerging Technologies
 
 
Seeking Quality:  New Powder Coating Guidelines to Ensure a Quality Powder Coated Finish 
  Automation & Robotics for Powder Coating
 

Multi-Coats:  Look at What Can be Done Today 
     
THURSDAY, September 25
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Open
     
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Technical Conference Sessions
 
 
Blue Planet Goes Green:  Are You Coming? (Pretreatment – General Session)
  Meeting AAMA Specifications 
 
 
Improved Transfer Efficiency Through Better Process Control  
 
 
Safety Codes for Spray Booths 
 
 
New Porcelain Enamel Materials, Finishes and Processes
 

Aluminum Extrusions 
 
 
Effective Hook & Rack Design and Maintenance for Improved Efficiency  
  Fast Color Change 
 

Cathodic Acrylic Electrocoat – Now More Than Ever
     
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Show Floor Open
     
Noon – 1:00 PM  Lunch
     
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM  Plant Tours


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