311 Chestnut Street,
Chattanooga, TN 37402

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(423)308-9000

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8:30 Doors Open 

 

8:45 Welcome and Introductions – Tim Parchem

 

9:00 – 9:45 Session 1 – OHSA – Garrett Rea 

OSHA’s Combustible Dust Emphasis Program

New dust collection standards due to fires and explosions caused by combustible dust. 

 

9:45 – 10:15 Session 2 – O2 Filtration - Chuck Morrison
Common mistakes made when purchasing/designing dust collection systems and how to remedy the problem.

 

 

10:15 -10:30 Morning Break 

 

10:30 – 11:15 Session 3 – Tractivity - Chris Madore 

Why every business must know their costs 

Why knowing job cost isn’t enough 

How to prioritize improvement opportunities 

How to measure results 

 

11:15 – 11:45 Session 4 - Elrod & Associates – Beverly Elrod 

How recent Government Mandates and Compliance Issues affect employers and employees. 

 

11:45 – 12:15 Session 5 - E Template - Dave Randle 

What are the advantages of 3D digital measurements with the use of photo and laser technologies?

How these systems can reduce operating expense and increase revenues. 

 

12:15 – 12:45 Lunch Provided 

 

12:45 – 1:15 Session 6 – ALPHACAM and Aspire- Perry Boyett 

How 3D modeling software can improve productivity, reliability, and flexibility. 

 

1:15 – 2:00 Session 7 – CABINET VISION Screen to Machine - Don Bigelow 

Benefits of machine ready code.

How intelligent machining saves enormous machine “programming" time when compared to older manual systems. 

 

2:00 Session 8 – SCM – Steve McGhee 

Plant Tour of Norcia Fine Cabinetry