Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course to be held in Philadelphia, PA



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The Metalworking Fluid Management Certificate Course is back for 2013, and registration is now open!

Course Details 

Date/Time: 2 1/2 day course held February 19-21, 2013 (Tues-Thurs)

Location: Hampton Inn at the Airport, 8600 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153

Instructors: Dr. Neil Canter and Dr. Frederick Passman



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Overview: This course provides a comprehensive overview of metalworking fluids, and is led by industry-renowned experts. The course is tailored to provide you with a comprehensive look at the latest techniques and practices that are sure to improve your metalworking fluid operation. The course gives you the opportunity to review the various operations that use metalworking fluids, explore the fundamentals of fluid and additive chemistry, analyze factors that affect the quality of metalworking fluids and the work environment, learn about the unique aspects of metalworking fluid microbiology and toxicology, and review a broad range of condition monitoring tests, learning how to use condition monitoring to manage metalworking fluids in individual sumps and large central systems.

Course Fee: $600 for STLE members; $735 for non-members (includes 1 year of free membership)
Inclusions: Course book/materials, lunch on full course days, breaks, additional resources

You can also sample the local Philadelphia Section's monthly technical meeting on February 21. Click here for details. Please note: registration for the meeting is separate from the course. You'll need to register through the Philadelphia Section.

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[Click here] to register - registration deadline is January 16, 2013 (deadline is for course registration, hotel booking and CMFS exam sitting).

Benefits

• Actively participate in case studies, quiz balls, open panel discussions and more - giving you an opportunity to apply and discuss the concepts you've just learned
• Grow your network during lunch by interacting and having discussions with course participants and instructors
• Solve common MWF problems and challenges - including those you've experienced on a daily basis
• Stay up-to-date with an overview of hot topics in the industry and how they apply to you and your work
• Document what you've learned with an optional post-course exam (different from the CMFS exam sitting)
• Maximize your time by attending training and taking the CMFS exam in one fell swoop (exam is offered only if requisite attendance is met, and is separate from the course post-exam; the sitting will take place on Thursday afternoon, after the course has concluded).

Testimonials
“Having little experience with Metalworking Fluids, this course appeared to be a great opportunity to learn about different aspects of these products, without having a lean towards one manufacturer or type of product. The presenters appeared very informed on their topics, and the case studies were a good way to help observe how to investigate different issues tied to metalworking fluids. I also appreciated the electronic copies of the presentations to have as references. I would recommend this course to people in a position such as myself, where one has some familiarity with Metalworking Fluids, but does not have intricate knowledge of them.”  -Mitchell Hunt, John Deere

 

"I learned more than I thought I would and I have a greater appreciation for formulators and troubleshooters in Metalworking Fluids." - Course Attendee

"I took this course in order to increase my knowledge of the metalworking fluid market. As an additive supplier I wanted to gather insight on the issues my customers face with their own customers. What I received was my expectations and more. I not only learned problem solving for a machine shop but learned more about microbiology and ways to combat it with metalworking fluids. I thought the instructors were very knowledgeable and were able to reach a diverse audience with both basic terminology and also expanding the terminology for those who were advanced. The information presented at this course is so good, I believe I will take the course in the future to help review the topics presented and I am sure I will pick up new ideas.”  -Jason Pesek, Polartech

 

"The course is taught by industry veterans whose insight and experience is both enlightening and intriguing to anyone with basic knowledge of the field and seeking to further develop their skills." - Course Attendee

"STLE's Metalworking Fluids Management Certificate Course is a keystone for any one involved in the business. The instructors and staff are very informed and helpful." - Tim Harris, Chrysan Industries

 

"The course was hugely beneficial. Lots of info I didn't know I was missing. Course material will be useful for me and other people in the lab." - Lina Nashif, Lube-Tech

Will you be attending the 2013 MWF Management Certificate Course? If so, what would you like to learn?

Brand New: Customized Content for the STLE Audience

We're working to create more customized content for you via technical newsletters. These newsletters will feature content all related to one topic (for instance, Metalworking Fluids), and will be put together by our technical committees. The articles included in each newsletter will be easily digestible and will be posted online quarterly (or on a regular schedule).

First Newsletter Release: MWFs
In this first release, which will be sent out Monday, July 23, the newsletter is focused on Metalworking and Metalworking Fluids. As we build up more content, there will be newsletters devoted to each technical committee, including bearings, gears, grease, and so on. See the full list of committees for more information. If you'd like to suggest a newsletter topic, just let us know.

This newsletter includes articles written by John Burke; Neil Canter; Alan Eachus; Alan Eckard, Vice President of Technology with Monroe Fluid Technology; Frederick Passman; and John Steigerwald, Vice President of Etna Products, Inc. The articles included are:

• Water-Diluted Metalworking Fluids and the Interaction with Fresh Metal Chips and Parts, by John Burke (first article in a five-part series)
• Metalworking Fluid Chemistry and Tankside Additives, by Neil Canter
• Design to Minimize Microbial Multiplication, by Alan Eachus
• Metal Removal Fluid Management, by Alan Eckard
• Biological Deterioration of Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids, by Frederick Passman
• Metalworking Fluid Operations: Why the Metalworking Fluid is Important, by John Steigerwald

How to Access or Sign up for the Newsletter
Non-Members: If you're interested in receiving this newsletter, but you're not a member - all you have to do is sign up on our website for free. Visit our homepage, http://www.stle.org/, and click "Create An Account" on the left hand side of the screen. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and click to create a non-member account. If you think you might have an account, or the system says it recognizes you in the database or says there is a duplicate, please contact us to get your login information. You can contact us at (847) 825-5536 or at information@stle.org.

Members: If you're interested in receiving this newsletter and you're already a member, log on at http://www.stle.org/, and click "Update My Demographic Information" on the right hand side of your profile. There, under Interests, you'll find a list of topics and you can select what you're interested in (including Metalworking Fluids). You can mark more than one field. For example, if you're interested in Metalworking Fluids and Lubricant Fundamentals, just hold down the CTRL button to select multiple items. Once you mark your areas of interest, you will start to receive our quarterly emails about the newsletter as they are released. You can also forward this information to colleagues who might be interested in the content. The content is not just for members - it's for the entire STLE audience, so share and share alike!

Interested in contributing content?
If you're interested in contributing content, please contact Kara Sniegowski at klemar@stle.org. We are looking for articles that are 400-800 words (maximum 1,000 words), or about one page, that focus on a specific topic within different industries, including metalworking fluids (see the list of all technical committees to see what topics we're looking for). If you're interested in joining a technical committee, contact the Chair of that committee.
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