Spring Manufacturers Institute Seminar

Computers may have simplified some elements of design and manufacture, yet making springs is more complex and challenging than ever. Increasingly rigorous applications, demands for higher quality and service at lower prices, and tougher global competition are just a few of the challenges faced by today's springmakers.

Intensive training is critical as springmakers move into new areas that demand understanding of unusual applications, exotic materials and a myriad of spring designs that were rarely used or unknown just a few years ago.

Designed to start where the Basic Spring Design Seminar ends, the SMI Intermediate Spring Design Seminar will quickly review the basic principles of compression, extension and torsion springs. Then, with an emphasis on tackling real-world design challenges, the seminar will explore advanced problems in compression, extension and torsion spring design.

The seminar will also delve into specialized spring types. From the basics, students will work with flat springs, cantilever springs, beam springs, spiral torsion springs, constant-force springs, and spring washers.

In addition, new spring material developments and their impact on design principles will be explored.

As the pace of change in manufacturing continues to accelerate, it is mandatory that springmakers take a proactive, rather than reactive approach to market demands. By enrolling in the SMI Intermediate Spring Design Seminar, springmakers are taking steps toward meeting tomorrow's challenges.

Who Should Attend
All those interested in acquiring a somewhat advanced understanding of spring design, blueprints and spring design software. This group may include spring company inspectors and supervisors, experienced design engineers, and graduates of previous SMI Spring Design seminars.

Requirements
Students should have basic math skills and moderate understanding of how springs are manufactured. The SMI spring design software will be used in the seminar, but it is not necessary to own either a computer or this particular software, but is highly advised if you have not attended the Basic Spring Design Seminar class. However, computer familiarity will be necessary, since spreadsheets as well as the SMI spring design software will be used.

Dates:
The June 2-3, 2005 was cancelled due to lack of participants. Please Check back for future dates.

Location:
NIU Naperville
Northern Illinois University
1120 E. Diehl Road
Naperville, IL 60563

Click here for directions and a list of hotels.

Registration Fee

$650/SMI member
$800/nonmember

The registration fee will cover:
• A minimum of 14 hours instruction
• Encyclopedia of Spring Design
• Continental breakfast both days
• Refreshment breaks
• Lunch both days
• Use of a PC learning station

The fee does not include:
• Transportation to the meeting site
• Hotel sleeping rooms
• Meals


Schedule Participants will be invited to a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. with the program scheduled to start by 8:00 a.m. Work will end at around 4:30 p.m. each day. There will be midmorning and afternoon breaks, plus lunch. All breaks and lunches are included in the registration fee. Those requiring special diets should notify SMI prior to the seminar.
Agenda
Goal setting for seminar participants General spring design information and spring notation Outline of design problems Advanced design for compression, extension and torsion springs Introduction to the SMI spring design software	Problems in spiral torsion and power springs Problems in constant force springs Design for flat springs: cantilever and beam Design for spring washers: wave, curved and Belleville

Instructor Chuck Pepka
Drawing on his wealth of practical experience and enthusiasm for the industry, Chuck Pepka, president of Renton Coil Spring in Renton, WA, was instrumental in the development of many SMI technical projects.
A recognized expert in the field, Pepka is often consulted on unusual spring applications and has delivered papers on several diverse and complicated spring topics, especially in the aeronautical industry. Pepka holds a certificate in tool and die making.

Confirmation
A confirmation will be sent to all participants provided their registration is received at the SMI office at least fourteen days prior to the start of the seminar. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and hotel accommodations, if necessary.

Cancellation Policy
SMI reserves the right to cancel the program 30 days prior to the session if an insufficient number of students apply for participation. It is recommended that participants not purchase airline tickets until 25 days before the program. In case of cancellation, SMI will refund all deposits but will not assume responsibility for airline costs.

Enrollment fee (less a $50 nonrefundable registration charge) will be refunded up to 14 days prior to the start of the program if an attendee must cancel for any reason. Personnel may be substituted up to the time of the seminar.

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