Converters Gasket Xchange
Don’t miss this one-day event with programming focused on gaskets on December 3, 2024 at the Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College in Palatine, IL, USA.
The Xchange event has focused technical programming to help solve your most challenging problems. Learn about the latest products, services and equipment during the tabletop fair and tips and tricks for challenging substrates during the technical sessions.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
8:00am-5:00pm
Palatine, IL, USA
Targeted Attendees
Curated Technical Programming
Focused Products & Services
Dedicated Time to Connect
Meet Our Speakers
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Zach Haddock
Preco, LLC
Cole Ippolite
Consultant
Neal Katz
RAND Manufacturing
David Bialoglow
National Steel Rule Co.
Mike Nowakowski
Amark Steel Rule Die
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Agenda
An expert line-up of speakers to help address your common challenges. From choosing the right machine to gaskets of the future, you will take away valuable information to help you succeed.
8:00am - 8:45am: Registration and Tabletop Trade Fair
Learn about the latest products and equipment during the tabletop fair. Visit vendors targeted specifically to diecutting, diemaking, labels, adhesives and gaskets.
9:15am - 10:00am: Critical Set-up Methods for Gaskets and Choosing the Right Machine
Neal Katz, RAND Manufacturing
Learn techniques to enhance speed, quality and productivity. Hear a case study of how one company reduced their set-up time.
10:00am - 10:45am: Choosing the Correct Rule for Your Material
Matt Kuechler, Amark Steel Rule Dies; Cole Ippolite, Consultant; David Bialoglow, National Steel Rule Co.
A panel of experts will address your toughest questions related to the type of material you are cutting. Learn about the differences between rule types and the best application for each.
11:00am - 11:45am: Troubleshooting Substrates/Ejection materials
Mike Nowakowski, Amark Steel Rule Die
Bring your most challenging materials! During this program you will learn how rubbers are different, why certain types or thicknesses can be beneficial in tight spaces, when to use open-cell vs close cell rubber and more.
11:45am - 1:00pm: Lunch and Tabletop Trade Fair
Enjoy connecting with industry colleagues over a buffet lunch and meet with our exhibitors at the table top trade fair.
1:00pm - 1:45pm: Gaskets of the Future: Considerations for Electric Vehicle Fuel Cells and Batteries
Zach Haddock, Preco, Inc
Learn about opportunities in the battery and hydrogen markets. This program will explore the component level of converting including material, tooling and environmental considerations, along with the total processing envelope.
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Core Components for Effective Heat Sealing and Thermoforming Manufacturing
Cole Ippolite, Consultant
Discover the advantages of heat-sealing and thermoforming in this informative presentation! We'll discuss everything from the industries, to types of dies, to the material used. Learn about the different types of heat-sealing RF and heat seal, what applications are best suited for these die types and new innovative ways to implement the process.
2:45pm - 3:30pm: Ask the Experts: Q&A Panel
Zach Haddock, Preco LLC., Cole Ippolite, Consultant, Mike Nowakowski, Amark Steel Rule Die
Bring your diemaking or diecutting problems and challenging materials to our question and answer panel discussion. Our experts will share information concerning material or substrate options, recommended press types, tooling, punches, rule, ejection material and special techniques. Don’t struggle with the same difficult cutting job every month. Our experienced panelists will share successful solutions.
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Closing Remarks, Hosted Bar and Tabletop Trade Fair
Tabletop Exhibitors
Event Location
Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College is conveniently located just outside Chicago, in Palatine, Illinois. Walk into a bright and spacious lobby with a scenic waterside view.
Conveniently located just 25 minutes from O'Hare International Airport
Free Adjacent Parking
Free Wi-Fi
ADA Compliant
Registration Details
Don't miss this one-day event with focused technical programming to help solve your most challenging problems.
Registration Fees:
Attendee Registration
IADD Members: $95 USD; Non-Members: $125 USD
Registration includes seminars, tabletop fair, lunch and evening reception.
Online Access - Live
$49 USD per person
Registration includes live online access to technical seminars.
Exhibitor Registration
IADD Members: $195 USD; Non-Member $295 USD
Registration includes admission for one (1) representative to attend all seminars, lunch and evening reception.